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Member of Giffords Law Enforcement Coalition Joins Hearing to Highlight How Gun Violence Impacts Children and Families

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March 7, 2018 — Today, Chief Hank Stawinski, a member of the Giffords Law Enforcement Coalition, testified at a Senate hearing that highlighted how a generation of American children have been impacted by the gun violence crisis. The hearing, co-hosted by U.S. Senators Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) and Bill Nelson (D-FL) was titled “America Speaks Out: Protecting Our Children from Gun Violence” and included survivors of gun violence and family members who shared their ex...

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Giffords Reacts to Florida House Vote to Pass Gun Reform Bill

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March 7, 2018 —  Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, released the following statement reacting to the gun reform bill passed by the Florida House today.

Peter Ambler, Giffords Executive Director:

“Parents, teachers, and students oppose the insane idea that putting guns in our schools can keep our kids safe. Even Governor Scott, a man who...

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Giffords Law Center Releases Report on Impact of Gun Violence Against Children and Solutions to Prevent the Next Parkland

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March 7, 2018—In the wake of the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida, the issue of gun violence—and its impact on young people —has once again been thrust into the spotlight. However, according to a new report released by Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, school shootings represent just a fraction of the gun violence experienced by

American youth. Beyond physical injuries, gun violence ...

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New Analysis Finds Gun Violence Takes a $5 Billion Toll on Florida’s Economy

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March 7, 2018—In the wake of the school shooting in Parkland and as the Florida legislature debates new gun laws, Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence unveiled a new analysis that details the damage gun violence does to Florida’s economy. The research, put together by experts at Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, finds the overall economic cost exceeds exceeds $5 billion, with a direct annual cost to Florida taxp...

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Giffords Congratulates Veronica Escobar for Emerging Victorious in Texas Primary Race

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March 6, 2018 — Today, Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, congratulated El Paso County Judge Veronica Escobar for emerging victorious in Texas’s 16th District primary race. The seat was previously held by Beto O’Rourke, now running for United States Senate. Escobar will now head on to the general election as the Democratic nominee.

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffor...

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Giffords Applauds New York Assembly for Passing Package of Bills to Make State Safer from Gun Violence

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March 6, 2018 — Today, Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, applauded New York State Assembly lawmakers for passing an important gun violence prevention package.

Giffords joined Assembly leaders and a coalition of advocates at a press conference prior to the New York State Assembly passage of this gun safety package today. The package contains a number of innovative bills supported...

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Giffords Unveils Policy for Restricting Assault Weapons

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March 6, 2018— In just the past five months, three of the 10 worst mass shootings in modern American history have been carried out with assault weapons. Outraged by the fact that these weapons, specifically designed to kill people quickly, are consistently used in horrific public attacks, Americans are calling on elected leaders to protect communities from the unique threat posed by these military-style firearms. Today, Giffords, the gun safety organization founded by 

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Gabby Giffords Applauds Governor Kate Brown, Signing of Bill to Protect Victims of Domestic Violence

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March 5, 2018 — Today Oregon Governor Kate Brown signed a bill (HB 4145) to protect victims of domestic violence in the state by prohibiting abusers and stalkers from getting guns. The legislation would expand prohibitions on domestic abusers possessing firearms to include dating partners and stalkers. The bill was sponsored and championed by Governor Kate Brown during the 2018 Oregon legislative session.

“Today Oregon became a safer place to liv...

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Giffords Applauds Senators Toomey, Coons, Rubio and Nelson for Introducing Bipartisan Bill to Notify Local Law Enforcement when a Prohibited Person Attempts to Purchase a Firearm

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March 5, 2018 — Today, Giffords, the gun violence prevention organization founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and Captain Mark Kelly, applauded Senators Pat Toomey (R-PA), Christopher Coons (D-DE), Marco Rubio (R-FL), and Bill Nelson (D-FL) for introducing a bipartisan bill that will notify local law enforcement when a prohibited person attempts to purchase a firearm and is denied by the National Instant Criminal Background Checks System (NICS). Th...

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