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James Cole with his dog

Take It From Me: Gun Violence Can Happen to Anyone

Survivor Stories

Bryant at a restaurant

My Son’s Death Was Senseless and Entirely Preventable

Survivor Stories

Trese Todd

When My Daughter Became a Victim of Violent Domestic Abuse, I Could No Longer Be Silent

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Tim Beaty holding his young son

My Son Was Living His Dream When a Single Bullet Ended It All

Survivor Stories

A candid photo of Sarah Browder smiling

When My Sister Told Her Abusive Husband She Was Leaving Him, He Shot Her to Death

Survivor Stories

I was with Aunt Joyce at her home on the night she decided to end her life. I told her I would be back in the morning so we could talk more about whatever was troubling her.

My Beloved Aunt Took Her Life With a Gun. It’s an Image I’ll Never Forget.

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It Took Just 36 Seconds for a Gunman to Shoot My Son 15 Times

Survivor Stories

A photo of Jordan looking to the side

I Realized My Son Was Dead When the Hospital Chaplain Asked if We Could Pray

Survivor Stories

Johan steers the rudder of his boat

It’s hard to believe I’m talking about our family when I speak about my father-in-law’s shooting death

Survivor Stories

Tom and his son, Joe, standing arm-in-arm outside

My Son’s Childhood Friend Premeditated His Brutal Shooting Death

Survivor Stories

Christine holds her son, Christopher, when he was much younger

It took 33 hours for me to learn my son had been killed at Pulse nightclub in Orlando

Survivor Stories

The Right Place at the Right Time

Survivor Stories

Mar 10, 2019

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This Black History Month, Get to Know Four Black Leaders with Moms Demand Action

Volunteer Stories

Julvonnia McDowell: ‘I remain hopeful and resilient’

Volunteer Stories

Meet Neil Hester, Everytown Veterans Advisory Council Member and Oklahoma Moms Demand Action Leader

Volunteer Stories

Meet Gaby Loewenstein, Moms Demand Florida Leader

Volunteer Stories

Meet Diana Loring, National Training Lead and Nevada Legislative Lead

Volunteer Stories

Meet Ms. Baca, New Mexico volunteer and social worker

Volunteer Stories

Meet Des Harris, Local Group Lead for South Bend

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Meet Marie Delus, New York State Survivor Lead

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Brenda Moss

Survivor Stories, Volunteer Stories

Meet Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action

Volunteer Stories

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Jan 31, 2019

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Westchester County Is Considering an Ordinance to Require Gun Dealers to Post Informational Warning Signs for Customers. Here’s What You Need to Know:

Next week, the Westchester County Board of Legislators will be considering a new local gun ordinance to help promote gun safety across Westchester County. The ordinance, which was introduced in March of 2022, would require gun dealers to post signage…

Across the Country, Graduation Season is Once Again Marred by Gun Violence, Underscoring Need for Immediate Action on Gun Safety

As graduation season begins in earnest and families across the country celebrate the hard work and achievements of their students, incidents of gun violence surrounding graduation ceremonies are on the rise, turning celebrations into tragedy. Just last night, gunfire broke…

Victory for Gun Safety: Following Advocacy from Moms Demand Action Volunteers, Alaska Legislature Adjourns After Rejecting Gun Lobby Priority

The Alaska chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after the Alaska legislature ended the legislative session after failing to advance the gun lobby’s biggest priority in…

In the Midst of the Buffalo Shooting, Shootings Targeting AAPI Communities Took Place in Dallas, TX and Laguna Woods, Calif.

As the country continues to mourn the lives taken during the shooting in Buffalo, shootings in Dallas, TX and Laguna Woods, California highlight the pervasive issue of hate motivated violence in the country. On Sunday, the day after the shooting…

Florida Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Nedra Sequence Morris, a 50-year-old Black Transgender Woman, in Opa-locka

The Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the death of Nedra Sequence Morris, a transgender Black woman, who was…

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting at Middle Tennessee State University

The Tennessee chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after a shooting last night at Middle Tennessee State University left one person dead and…

Everytown, Moms Demand Action Applaud House Passage of Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act

WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements after the U.S. House of Representatives passed Representative Brad Schneider’s (IL-10) Domestic Terrorism Prevention Act (H.R. 350) tonight, with…

Following Mass Shooting in Buffalo Supermarket, Governor Hochul Announces Support for Critical Gun Safety Policies to Tackle Armed Extremism, Hate-Motivated Violence

The New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement applauding Governor Kathy Hochul for announcing her support for a slew of gun safety policies…

Last Night, Gun Safety Won Up and Down the Ballot Across the Country

Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements after gun sense candidates and gun safety champions won primary elections up and down the ballot in Idaho,…

As the 2022 Legislative Session Begins Today in North Carolina, Here’s What to Know About Gun Violence in the State

As the North Carolina legislature returns to Raleigh for the start of the 2022 legislative session today, lawmakers will once again have the opportunity to pass life-saving gun safety bills. 2021 was marked by staggering levels of gun violence fueled…

Governor J.B. Pritzker Signs Bill to Address Ghost Guns Into Law – Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Commitment to Gun Safety

The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the following statement after Illinois Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker signed House Bill 4383, legislation to address the threat of…

Michigan Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond to Shooting of Raymond “Ray” Muscat, a 24-year-old Transgender Man, in Oakland County

The Michigan chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statement in response to the death of Raymond Muscat, a transgender man, who was shot and…

Did you know

Firearms are the leading cause of death for American children and teens.

Source: CDC, Fatal Injury Reports, 2018