Shootings at graduation parties reminder of gun violence ‘epidemic’ for students, advocates

Another issue is gun security, according to Lisa Geller, state affairs manager of The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, a violence prevention organization. She said too many children have access to guns that aren’t secured properly.

“About a third of American homes with kids do not lock their firearms up safely, and so when you’re looking at a significant number of homes, knowing that the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603

Historic Set of Colorado Gun Violence Prevention Legislation Signed Into Law

DENVER — As America marks Gun Violence Awareness Month, Colorado Governor Jared Polis took decisive action to keep Colorado families, communities, and localities safe from gun violence.

Colorado has far too often seen the deadly effects of Amer...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603

Six Years After Charleston Tragedy, It’s Past Time For Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence

WASHINGTON — Today, America remembers and honors the lives and enduring legacy of the “Emanuel Nine.” A horrific act of life-ending violence occurred when a man armed with a gun and fueled by hate violentl...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2021

MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603

Six Years After Charleston Tragedy, It’s Past Time For Legislation to Reduce Gun Violence

WASHINGTON — Today, America remembers and honors the lives and enduring legacy of the “Emanuel Nine.” A horrific act of life-ending violence occurred when a man armed with a gun and fueled by hate violentl...

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Grace Terpstra is a recognized federal lobbyist with a career spanning over 40 years in Washington. She has represented international corporations, associations and nonprofits on a myriad of issues, building effective coalitions and achieving success in various public policy arenas. Grace is a graduate of Mississippi State University (B.A.) and Marymount University (M.B.A.).  Her long-time passion for gun violence prevention has led her to activism on a number of fronts including marching ...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 8, 2021

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McAuliffe’s Experience Addressing Gun Violence Will Be Invaluable in Building A Safer Virginia 

Democratic ticket demonstrates momentum of gun violence prevention movement

WASHINGTON — Tonight, Virginians chose Terry McAuliffe as the Democratic gubernatorial candidate for the...

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 4, 2021

 

MEDIA CONTACT: Julia Friedmann, West End Strategy Team jfriedmann@westendstrategy.com 202.702.3302

 

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month; Wear Orange to Call For Action  

 

WASHINGTON — As the nation marks Wear Orange Weekend (June 4-6) as the beginning of Gun Violence Awareness Month, over 100 Americans are dying from gun violence every day. The Coaliti...

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A public health approach to ending gun violence

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