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A story wall for victims and survivors to share how gun violence has impacted their lives.

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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

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

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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

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

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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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Volunteer Stories

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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

Volunteer Stories

Meet Des Harris, Local Group Lead for South Bend

Volunteer Stories

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

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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January 25, 2021

Kansas City Star: Lawmakers Should Focus on Gun Violence Prevention, Covid Relief – Not Nullifying Federal Gun Laws, ‘Unconstitutional Bills that Won’t Solve Anything at All’

This legislative session, Missouri lawmakers are moving forward on SB 39, dangerous nullification legislation that would prohibit Missouri state and local law enforcement from assisting in the enforcement of federal public safety laws. SB 39 would purport to nullify an…
January 21, 2021

Everytown Calls on Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene to Resign

Conspiracy theory peddling, Sandy Hook denying, Donald Trump apologist and gun extremist belongs nowhere near a position of power  NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety, and Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Everytown’s grassroots networks, called on Rep. Marjorie…
January 21, 2021

BREAKING: Judge Denies NRA’s Effort to Dismiss, Pause, or Transfer NY AG James’ Lawsuit

This Ruling Comes One Week after the NRA Filed Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in an Attempt to Escape Accountability for Years of Self DealingNRA Faces Steep Legal Consequences and Potential Dissolution Stemming from New York Attorney General…
January 20, 2021

Everytown Congratulates President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris, the Strongest Gun Safety Administration in American History

Biden’s Presidency is a Historic Victory for Gun Safety, and a Colossal Loss for the NRA — Trump’s Largest Outside Backer in 2016The Inauguration Clears Path for Executive Action and Legislation that…
January 19, 2021

As COVID Continues to Exacerbate Gun Violence, Alaska Lawmakers Should Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention in 2021 Legislative Session

As the Alaska legislature returns to Juneau for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new year as…
January 19, 2021

As COVID Continues to Exacerbate Gun Violence, Utah Lawmakers Should Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention in 2021 Legislative Session

As the Utah legislature returns to Salt Lake City for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new year…
January 19, 2021

As COVID Continues to Exacerbate Gun Violence, New Mexico Lawmakers Should Prioritize Gun Violence Prevention in 2021 Legislative Session

As the New Mexico legislature returns to Santa Fe for the start of the 2021 legislative session, lawmakers will again have the opportunity to pass common-sense gun safety bills. Gun violence prevention is more important than ever in the new…
January 19, 2021

What People Are Saying About the NRA Filing for Bankrupcy, Fleeing New York in Attempt to Escape Culpability for Years of Illegal SelfDealing

In a Friday afternoon news dump, the NRA announced it was filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and attempting to reincorporate in Texas. The move comes as the NRA faces steep financial consequences and potential dissolution stemming from a New York…
January 19, 2021

Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond as Arkansas Senate Passes Dangerous ‘Stand Your Ground’ Legislation

Legislation Would Embolden Armed Demonstrators and Extremists to Shoot First and Ask Questions LaterMoms Demand Action Volunteers Testified and Are Available for InterviewsLITTLE ROCK, Ark. — The Arkansas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of…
January 19, 2021

BREAKING: Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene Supported Conspiracy Theory About Mass Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School; Everytown Responds

NEW YORK – Everytown for Gun Safety, and Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, Everytown’s grassroots networks, released the following statements in response to revelations that “Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) agreed with a 2018…
January 15, 2021

BREAKING: NRA Filing for Bankruptcy, Attempting to Reincorporate in Texas in Order to Escape Culpability for Years of Illegal Self Dealing

Desperate Move Comes As NRA Faces Steep Legal Consequences and Potential Dissolution Stemming from New York Attorney General Lawsuit Over Extraordinary Self-Dealing and Alleged FraudNEW YORK –– Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, Moms Demand Action and Students…
January 15, 2021

Everytown Unveils Policy Plan Designed to Protect our Democracy, Eliminate Armed Intimidation From Politics

After a Deadly Armed Mob Stormed the U.S. Capitol in an Attempted Coup, Everytown Releases Policy Platform to Prohibit Guns at Capitol Buildings, Sensitive Government Facilities, Polling Locations and Vote Counting Facilities, and Protests This…

Did you know

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

Source: CDC, Fatal Injury Reports, 2018

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