Gun Safety-Certified Stop Handgun Violence and Change The Ref launched Gun Safety-Certified(GSC) today. The symbol was designed by Manuel Oliver and includes the face of his son Joaquin Oliver who was one of 17 students and staff members killed in the Parkland mass shooting on Valentine’s Day of 2018. The GSC symbol is an opportunity for businesses and consumers to
Find your legislator here. Our Massachusetts lawmakers have until Wednesday, February 5th to advance bills to the next step in the legislative process! If bills don’t advance tomorrow, they won’t be considered in the current legislative session. Please contact your MA state representative or senator TODAY to support our priority bill: H.2045/S.1388: An Act Relative to Crime Gun
Did you know? On Our Calendar Feb 28 (Fri) Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Legislative breakfast Mar 4 (Wed) Save the Date: Violence Prevention Funds Lobby Day at the State House Gun control and prevention in the States A man in Hingham accused of shooting at police. Boston police officer files
Sponsor a student to Summit! At Stop Handgun Violence, we support the rise of youth activism in gun violence prevention (GVP). From 50 miles to Washington D.C. and graffiti art expressions, we’re encouraged by their energy and creativity to speak out against gun violence. This Spring, we’ll bring a fresh group of students to the second New
#BusinessMustAct Learn more about how Corporate America can step up for gun safety here. On Our Calendar Feb 1 (Sat) Moms Demand Action statewide meeting Feb 28 (Fri) Grandmothers Against Gun Violence Legislative breakfast Gun Control and Prevention in the States Massachusetts bill would allow doctors to ask patients about firearm safety. Boston gun buyback donates firearms to create
Happy New Year! Thank you to our generous donors for your year-end support! Gun Control and Prevention in the States: In 2019, Boston homicides are down. Massachusetts would benefit from greater awareness of the Extreme Risk Protective Order law. A 3D printed gun was used to kill a mother in Rhode Island. Nearly 500 guns turned in for buyback in Gilroy California.
After the 2018 Parkland shooting, several companies responded to the youth outcry to end gun violence. Most recently, chief executives of 145 companies signed onto a letter to the Senate to pass universal background checks. But, the Senate’s response has been silent as they continue to ignore the will of the people. So we are calling on our nation’s largest
Get your movie tickets online at www.coolidge.org On Our Calendar Dec 10 (Tues) MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence at the State House Dec 11 (Wed) Screening Parkland Rising documentary in Brookline. Dec 11 (Wed) Boston annual vigil to end gun violence. Dec 14 (Sat) Goods for Guns buyback in Worcester. Dec 14 (Sat) Grandmothers Against Gun
The ATF investigates the firearm used in the Santa Clarita shooting and finds it was a ghost gun (untraceable). Meanwhile, a judge ruled that the White House administration broke a federal law when it reached a settlement allowing a small gun-technology company to post online the digital blueprints for making weapons with a 3D printer. 3D printed guns
It’s not too late to call your MA Representative and Senator to tell them you support Crime Gun Data Reporting & Analysis. Find your MA state legislator here. Local & State News Springfield youth express their concerns over gun violence. Gabby Giffords is honored at UTEC’s 20 anniversary gala. After a decade, a gun law in Philadelphia is now
