Meet MB, an active Board Member for 4 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? “Mom do you think that I could get shot at my school?” Grace Jarosik, 5th grade, 2015. I joined Stop Hand Gun Violence to volunteer in every way possible to promote gun safety and
Will the Politics of Gun Control Shift This Time? Watch John Rosenthal, gun owner and co-founder of Stop Handgun Violence, discuss background checks and more in a lively debate with Jim Braude at WGBH. Meet Matt, a veteran Board member since 1995 and he tells us why he joined SHV: “Without a focused, organized
Meet Jordan, a senior Board Member for 22 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? I was a graduate student at the time of the Stockton, CA schoolyard shooting, which prompted me to do a year-long study of American gun violence and gun laws. My study convinced me that
Meet Melissa, a Board Member for 3 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Because gun violence is a pervasive issue in communities across our country… and thoughts and prayers are no longer enough. What is your most memorable Stop Handgun Violence event? 50 Miles More Massachusetts–it was incredibly
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
Meet Gail, our newest Board Member and an activist for gun violence prevention for over 3 years. She’s taking action with us and you can, too! Read more about Gail and join her with our community partners at some upcoming events listed below. What can you do? Tell Congress ENOUGH! It’s time for comprehensive background checks and
Meet Matt, a veteran Board Member since 1995. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? Without a focused, organized group of citizens offering a platform, it seems common sense was in danger of being lost. What is your most memorable Stop Handgun Violence campaign? Meeting the mothers of the kids
The first weekend in August was the deadliest 72 hours in over two years. Tell Congress Enough is Enough. We need to act now to prevent future tragedies, including banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines, requiring background checks for all gun sales and passing a nationwide extreme risk protective order bill. Sign our petition
In the weeks leading up to our 25th Anniversary in October we will introduce to you members of the Stop Handgun Violence board of directors. Our organization is honored and privileged to work with such an amazing group of people! Meet Anne, an active Board Member for 2 years. Read more about her here.
Meet Gail, our newest Board Member who joined in July 2019. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? I have been volunteering with SHV for a year, and the mission aligns with my beliefs. Having become so involved in the activist side I realized I’d also like to take part
