John Rosenthal reacts to the favorable outcome of a proposal for accountability by minority shareholders. Boston, MA – Today, the Interfaith Center on Corporate Responsibility won a resolution at the shareholder meeting of American Outdoor, Inc. (formally Smith and Wesson). The resolution requires American Outdoor Brands to create a report on the risks of their
Parkland Survivor David Hogg and Parkland Victim Parent Manuel Oliver Will Join Local High School Students for 50 Mile March to Smith & Wesson Headquarters Boston, MA– Today, Parkland shooting survivor and March for Our Lives co-founder David Hogg, and Manuel Oliver parent of deceased Parkland student Joaquin Oliver, announced that they would join
Stop Handgun Violence, March for Our Lives: Boston, and 50 Miles More Partner to Help in the Effort to Stop Gun Violence across the country Boston, MA– Today, Massachusetts non-profit Stop Handgun Violence, March For Our Lives: Boston, and national youth-led gun reform movement 50 Miles More announce the launch of a 50 mile
House Set to Debate Bill Tomorrow, May 23 Boston, MA– Tomorrow, May 23, the Massachusetts House of Representatives is scheduled to act on the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) bill, H.4517. The ERPO bill has broad support, including from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police, multi-denominational faith leaders,and
Stop Handgun Violence Response to Santa Fe High School Mass Shooting Boston, MA– This morning, news of another horrific mass school shooting in Santa Fe Texas broke leaving at least 10 dead and an unknown number of students and teachers injured. According to the Gun Violence Archive this is the 35thschool shooting where someone has
Stop Handgun Violence and Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Applaud Law Enforcement Letter Opposing Concealed Carry Reciprocity Boston, MA– Today, the International Chiefs of Police Association (IACP) and the Boston Police Department distributed a letter to Congress in opposition to the gun lobby’s proposed concealed carry reciprocity legislation that included over 470 chiefs of
Stop Handgun Violence Lauds AG’s Win in Assault Weapon Ban Case; Urges Participation in Tomorrow’s Town Hall for Our Lives Events BOSTON – April 6, 2018 – The US District Court’s rejection today of a challenge to Massachusetts’ Assault Weapons Ban adds encouragement to growing support for common sense gun laws on the eve of
Students across the Commonwealth plan Town Hall for Our Lives events on Saturday, April 7th Boston, MA– Inspired by the high school students in Parkland, Florida, students across the Commonwealth are planning town halls with elected officials on Saturday, April 7, as part of the Town Hall for Our Lives nationwide effort. All events are
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stop Handgun Violence Creates Tool Kit to Assist Student-Led Activism From contacting elected officials to building coalitions, organizing events and enacting gun laws, new online resource supports gun violence prevention efforts by students and educators BOSTON, MA – March 20, 2018 – As teenagers across the U.S. continue to advance the cause
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 26, 2018 Contact: Zoe Grover at Info@stophandgunviolence.com #BackfireTrump Auto-Tweets At Trump Every Time An American Dies From Gun Violence New Campaign Aims to Shame the President Into Acting to Save American Lives. In the wake of the devastating school shooting in Parkland, Florida, Stop Handgun Violence is partnering with States United to
