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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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Julvonnia McDowell: ‘I remain hopeful and resilient’

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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

Volunteer Stories

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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Brenda Moss

Survivor Stories, Volunteer Stories

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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June 17, 2021

Everytown For Gun Safety Applauds Reintroduction of Disarm Hate Act to Prohibit People Convicted of Misdemeanor Hate Crimes From Possessing or Purchasing Guns

WASHINGTON – Everytown for Gun Safety today released the following statements applauding the reintroduction of the Disarm Hate Act — legislation introduced by Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) and Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) that would prohibit people convicted of misdemeanor hate…
June 17, 2021

Everytown Statement on the Six-Year Mark of Charleston’s Mother Emanuel Church Shooting

6 Years Ago Today, a White Supremacist Killed 9 Black Worshippers While They Prayed in Charleston’s Mother Emanuel Church Loopholes in Our Existing Gun Laws, Including the Charleston Loophole––Named After the Loophole the Shooter Exploited to Purchase a Gun––Have…
June 16, 2021

Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applaud Passage of Legislation to Strengthen Illinois Background Check System

The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statements after lawmakers concurred on amendments and passed HB562. The bill would close gaps in Illinois’ Firearm Owners Identification…
June 16, 2021

Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses New Jersey Gun Sense Champions Governor Phil Murphy & Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver

TRENTON, N.J. – Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today endorsed gun sense champions New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy and Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver for reelection this November. Both candidates previously received the 2021 Moms Demand Action Gun Sense…
June 16, 2021

Everytown For Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Virginia Gun Sense Champions For Election This November

RICHMOND, Va. – Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund today endorsed a statewide ticket of gun sense champions for election this November in Virginia who will stand up for common-sense gun safety measures. Everytown endorsed the following candidates: Terry McAuliffe,…
June 16, 2021

Governor Abbott Signs Permitless Carry Legislation; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond

Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Are Available for InterviewsAUSTIN, Texas — The Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released the following statements after Governor…
June 16, 2021

CNN: Gun violence is an epidemic, says Senator Luján

Yesterday, CNN published an op-ed penned by Senator Ben Ray Luján (D-New Mexico) and John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety, calling for Senate action on  background checks. The piece details the increase in gun violence during…
June 16, 2021

New White House’s Strategy On Combatting Domestic Terrorism Confirms Lax Gun Laws are a Driving Factor in Domestic Terrorism Threats

Strategy Acknowledges Proliferation of Guns Amongst These Groups and Lax Gun Laws as Driving Factors in Domestic TerrorismEverytown Support Fund January Report Shows How Gun Lobby Cultivated Environment for Armed Extremism to ThriveNEW YORK — Everytown for Gun Safety…
June 15, 2021

Illinois Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Second Tragic Shooting in Four Days in the Chicago Area

The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action released the following statement after a tragic shooting this morning in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago, Illinois in which eight people were shot —  including four people who…
June 15, 2021

Everytown, Delaware Moms Demand Action, Applaud Delaware Senate on Passage of Domestic Violence Prevention, Ghost Guns Bill

The Delaware chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, released a statement today applauding the Delaware State Senate for passing bills to disarm domestic abusers and regulate ghost guns, two issues that contribute…
June 15, 2021

Everytown, Connecticut Moms Demand Action, Applaud Governor Lamont for Signing Legislation to Fund Medicaid Services for Gun Violence Survivors

The Connecticut chapter of Moms Demand Action, a grassroots initiative of Everytown for Gun Safety, released a statement applauding Connecticut Governor Ned Lamont for signing into law HB 5677, a bill to direct the Connecticut’s Medicaid program to fund hospital-based…
June 12, 2021

Missouri Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Statement on Governor Parson Signing Dangerous Bill to Nullify Federal Gun Laws

The Missouri chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, the grassroots networks of Everytown for Gun Safety, released the following statement after Missouri Governor Mike Parson today signed HB 85 into law, a dangerous bill that attempts to…

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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