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James Cole with his dog

Take It From Me: Gun Violence Can Happen to Anyone

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Bryant at a restaurant

My Son’s Death Was Senseless and Entirely Preventable

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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

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A candid photo of Sarah Browder smiling

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

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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

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A photo of Jordan looking to the side

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

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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

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

My Son’s Childhood Friend Premeditated His Brutal Shooting Death

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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

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The Right Place at the Right Time

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Mar 10, 2019

HB 2519, that would have forced public colleges and universities in West Virginia to allow guns on campuses, was defeated.

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

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Meet Gaby Loewenstein, Moms Demand Florida Leader

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Meet Diana Loring, National Training Lead and Nevada Legislative Lead

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Meet Ms. Baca, New Mexico volunteer and social worker

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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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Shannon Watts wearing a Moms Demand Action shirt

Meet Shannon Watts, Founder of Moms Demand Action

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Jan 31, 2019

Mayor Bowser of Washington D.C. signs gun violence prevention legislation that creates a Red Flag law and prohibits bump stocks in the city

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November 13, 2019

Everytown, Moms Demand Action Statement on Senator Feinstein’s Introduction of Senate Companion to Bipartisan Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act

WASHINGTON — Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part of Everytown, released the following statement today applauding Senator Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) for introducing the Senate companion to the…
November 13, 2019

Virginia Moms Demand Action, Everytown Applaud Richmond City Council for Passing Gun Violence Prevention Ordinance

RICHMOND, Va. — The Virginia chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement applauding the Richmond City Council for passing an ordinance requiring the reporting of lost and…
November 12, 2019

Virginia Moms Demand Action, Everytown Respond to Virginia State Crime Commission Report on Gun Violence

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Was Largest Outside Investor in Virginia’s 2019 Elections, Spending $2.5 Million Virginia Moms Demand Action Successfully Activated its Volunteers to Help Replace NRA-Backed Candidates With Gun Sense Champions in NRA’s Home…
November 12, 2019

Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Celebrate Moms Demand Action Volunteer Leaders Elected to Public Office

Volunteers Elected Last Week Join Dozens of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Who Have Won Races Since its Founding in 2012 NEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a part…
November 8, 2019

New Everytown-Schoen Consulting Poll Reveals Gun Safety Was Number One Issue in Virginia’s Election With Gun Issue Voters Supporting Democratic Candidates by More Than Two-to-one Margin

On Tuesday, Virginia Voters Flipped Control of General Assembly to a Gun Safety Majority for First Time in 25 Years, Months after Legislative Republicans Refused to Vote on Gun Violence Prevention in a Special Session Called…
November 8, 2019

Everytown, Moms Demand Action Denounce Sen. Joni Ernst for Refusing to Take Up House-passed Violence Against Women Act With Life-Saving Gun Safety Provisions

In Senate Floor Speech, Sen. Joni Ernst Caved to NRA, Said Senate Republicans Would Not Move Forward on House-Passed Version of VAWA With Provisions to Disarm Domestic AbusersNRA Spent More Than $3 Million to Elect Joni Ernst in 2014 NEW…
November 8, 2019

Everytown For Gun Safety, Moms Demand Action, National Education Association Respond to New Secret Service Report on Gun Violence in Schools

Everytown for Gun Safety, American Federation of Teachers and the National Education Association Previously Released Comprehensive School Safety Recommendations  NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a…
November 7, 2019

Wisconsin Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action, Everytown Respond After Senate Majority Leader Refuses to Allow Debate on Background Checks and Red Flag Bills

Just This Week, Virginians Kicked Out Lawmakers Who Refused to Take Action After Virginia’s Special Session Earlier this Year MADISON, Wis. – The Wisconsin chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America and Students Demand Action, both…
November 7, 2019

Victory for Gun Safety in Virginia: 15 Everytown Endorsed Candidates Elected

Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Was Largest Outside Investor in Virginia’s 2019 Elections, Spending $2.5 Million to Help Replace NRA-Backed Candidates With Gun Sense Champions in NRA’s Home State After Virginia Republicans Failed to Act on…
November 6, 2019

Iowa Moms Demand Action, Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Celebrate Moms Demand Action Volunteer Bridget Montgomery’s Win in Race For Urbandale City Council

Bridget Montgomery Joins Dozens of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Public Office Since its Founding in 2012 URBANDALE, Iowa— Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and the Iowa chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, a…
November 6, 2019

New Jersey Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Celebrate Moms Demand Action Volunteer Graelyn Mckeown’s Win in Race for West Windsor-Plainsboro Board of Education

Graelyn McKeown Joins Dozens of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Public Office Since its Founding in 2012 WEST WINDSOR, N.J. — Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and the New Jersey chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense…
November 6, 2019

Massachusetts Moms Demand Action, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Celebrate Moms Demand Action Volunteer Karla Psaros’ Win in Race for Braintree School Committee

Karla Psaros Joins Dozens of Moms Demand Action Volunteers Elected to Public Office Since its Founding in 2012 BRAINTREE, Mass. — Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund and the Massachusetts chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America,…

Did you know

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

Source: CDC, Fatal Injury Reports, 2017

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