RELEASE: Gabby Giffords & Mark Kelly Announce Next Chapter in Movement to Save Lives: “Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence”

October 17, 2017—Today, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly announced that the movement they launched nearly five years ago will begin a bold new chapter, unveiling a new name for the organization, a comprehensive new website, and a renewed commitment to inspiring the courage of all Americans to fight gun violence. Americans for Responsible Solutions is now Giffords. The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, which joined forces with Americans for Responsible Solutions last year, is now Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence.

“Addressing a problem that almost took my life will be the cause of my life,” said Congresswoman Gabby Giffords upon the announcement of her namesake gun violence prevention organization. “I’ve seen great courage when my life was on the line. But I’ve also seen great courage as we’ve fought to save lives from gun violence. Every day I meet brave Americans who are standing with me in the fight for a safer future—from law enforcement officers and military veterans, to parents, community leaders, and concerned voters. When we stand together, stand up for our children, and use the full power of our voices and votes, I know that we can make change happen.”

“When people think of Gabby, they think of courage, determination, and grit—and it’s exactly those characteristics Americans need to channel in order for us to save lives from gun violence and make our communities safer,” said Captain Mark Kelly, co-founder of Giffords. “When Gabby and I began this journey, we knew this wouldn’t be an easy fight. The gun lobby has been selling a message of fear to the American public for...