The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released 2019 data that ranked Massachusetts 50thin the nation for gun deaths per capita, with New York and New Jersey ranking 49th and 48th. “We are extremely proud of the work we have done in Massachusetts since 1994 to reduce gun violence, gun laws save lives” said
FIFTH ANNUAL “CONCERT ACROSS AMERICA TO END GUN VIOLENCE” GOES VIRTUAL WITH JACKSON BROWNE, BONNIE RAITT, WYNTON MARSALIS, MELISSA ETHERIDGE, JOHN FOGERTY AND OTHERS Nationwide virtual event October 7, 2020 (Boston, MA.) For the fifth-annual Concert Across America to End Gun Violence the concert will be a virtual livestreamed event with high profile talent like
Press Release: From Gun Violence Victims Urging Voters to Support Candidates Who Favor Sensible Gun Laws. Billboards sponsored by Stop Handgun Violence of Massachusetts and Parkland, Florida-based Change the Ref. Boston, MA – Today, Stop Handgun Violence and Change the Ref will unveil a new billboard designed by artist Manuel Oliver, the father of
Stop Handgun Violence Founder on New York Attorney General Suit to Dissolve the National Rifle Association Boston – In response to the lawsuit by New York Attorney General Letitia James to dissolve the National Rifle Association, Stop Handgun Violence founder, John Rosenthal, made the following statement: “For over 25 years, I have been fighting against the
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Boston – Stop Handgun Violence (SHV), a Massachusetts based non-profit organization committed to preventing gun violence, today endorsed a Ten-Point Plan adopted by the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus in response to the killings of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd. “Stop Handgun Violence stands in support of the
Symbol would allow companies to show support for background checks and other proven gun safety initiatives Boston, MA – Rather than privately mourn their son, Parkland victims Manuel and Patricia Oliver spent the second anniversary of their son’s murder in Boston working to end gun violence and save other families from unfathomable grief. The Olivers
Urban Massachusetts leads the nation with the lowest gun death rate in the continental United States Oct 25, 2019 (Boston, MA) – Stop Handgun Violence — the Massachusetts based non-profit organization that works to prevent gun injuries and deaths through education, public awareness, legislative policy and community activism — celebrated its 25-year anniversary with an
Urban Massachusetts leads the nation with the lowest gun death rate in the continental United States Stop Handgun Violence — the Massachusetts based non-profit organization that works to prevent gun injuries and deaths through education, public awareness, policy and community activism — is celebrating its 25-year anniversary on Thursday, October 24th at the House of
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security will hear testimony on over 60 firearm bills. Stop Handgun Violence board member, Gail Erdos, will be testifying on behalf of the organization. “We applaud the legislature for holding a hearing on these important bills.” said John Rosenthal, founder of Stop Handgun
Stop Handgun Violence Response to Mass Shooting In Philadelphia, PA: On the heels of shootings in Gilroy, CA, El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH six police officers were ambushed and shot last night in an apparent attempt to serve a warrant in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania does not restrict the sales or possession of assault weapons and high
