Until Congress enacts national gun safety laws, we’re only as safe or at-risk as the state with the weakest gun laws. ~John Rosenthal Hawaii bans ghost guns. New gun laws in Maine, including safe storage. New York gun reform include immunity lost to gun manufacturers. Rhode Island enacted 2 new gun safety bills. In Other News: Man arrested for fatal shooting in Milton, MA.
As America celebrates Independence Day, gun violence doesn’t take a break for a holiday. Gun Violence Archive tracked 375 shootings, including 18 mass shootings, in the U.S. from July 3 to the evening of July 5th. One mass shooting in Texas left 8 injured on July 4th that started as an argument between two men. New York Governor Cuomo issued an Executive
The Extreme Risk Protective Order (ERPO) is Massachusetts Law. The Massachusetts ERPO law has already helped dozens of families in crisis since it was enacted in July 2018. The state posted a link on the mass.gov website; but we believe we could do better to raise awareness and to educate the public on how to access this life-saving law. www.MaERPO.org
Appeals court blocked the lower court’s decision to overturn the California Assault Weapons Ban. The implications of a California Judge’s decision on a 32-year old law heads to the U.S. Supreme Court. How misinformation overturned California’s assault weapons ban. From ‘fraud’ to individual rights. Where does the Supreme Court stand on this issue? In Other News: Man arrested in Springfield with stolen gun. In
The Joyce Foundation shared recent survey results of 30,000 gun owners who purchased firearms from 2019 to 2021 to-date. Researchers estimate over 40 million guns were purchased in this timeframe; 30 million in 2020 alone. As we recognize the 5-year mark of the Pulse Nightclub shooting, America has a deadly weekend of FOUR mass shootings: 38 injured and 6 dead. We are
Thanks to all who joined us for #WearOrange actions! You can still contact your MA state legislators on our priority bill, An Act to Prevent Mass Shootings, and others listed on the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence website. President Biden nominated David Chipman for Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). SHV and
June is #WearOrange for Gun Violence Awareness Month. As part of a national movement, we’ve got actions planned, including a Statewide Coalition Advocacy Day! Pre-register here for virtual Advocacy Day …We witness mass shootings especially in schools in the US. When asked about the issue, Zoe Grover explains: “Mass shootings in the US are a
In the News: Massachusetts has a blind spot to assault weapons. Gun stores in proximity to schools are not welcome in Newton. Wellesley addresses zoning for gun stores. Mass shooting at a birthday party in Colorado. Colorado introduces 3 new gun bills in response to Boulder shooting. After shootings in NY and CO, grocery store workers don’t feel safe. Oregon waits for their Governor to sign safe
You are not alone when it comes to your views on gun violence. Research from Navigator confirms that most Americans describe gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S. as a “crisis” or “major issue.” At Stop Handgun Violence, we applaud President Biden for taking executive actions for gun violence prevention. But Congress must do their part. Americans, including gun owners, show
An Act To Prevent Mass Shootings Today, State Representatives Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and Frank Moran (D-Lawrence) filed legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) and Rep. Bud Williams (D-Springfield), that would prohibit the in-state manufacture of assault weapons that are banned in Massachusetts. The text of the bill can be found here. Massachusetts law prohibits the
