Press Releases
2 Killed and 9 Wounded in Memorial Day Shooting in Philadelphia; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
Law Enforcement Suspects Machine Gun Conversion Device Known as a “Switch” Used in Shooting PHILADELPHIA — Today, the Pennsylvania chapters of Moms Demand Action and…
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Illinois Legislature Passes the Homicide Data Transparency Act
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. — The Illinois chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the…
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Nevada Legislature Passes Legislation to Raise the Age to Purchase and Possess Semiautomatic Weapons
CARSON CITY, Nev. — Last night, the Nevada chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots…
Two Israeli Embassy Staff Members Shot and Killed Outside Capital Jewish Museum in Washington D.C., Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots network, Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statements after two Israeli…
Everytown Responds to House Passing Legislation that Eliminates Silencer Regulations
WASHINGTON — Early this morning, the House of Representatives passed a reconciliation bill that included provisions to eliminate the registration and ownership requirements for silencers…
Republican Tennessee Governor Bill Lee Signs Bipartisan Bill To Ban Glock Switches
Tennessee is the 27th State to Ban Glock Switches; Follows Republican Governors Signing Similar Legislation in Alabama, Mississippi, and Virginia NASHVILLE, Tenn. — Today, the…
What to Know About S.399 and A.199: New York’s Innovative Solution to Address the Spread of DIY Machine Guns
ALBANY, N.Y. – Yesterday, the New York Senate Codes Committee passed S.399, a bill which would prohibit the future sale of semi-automatic pistols that are…
Another Missouri Session Wraps Without the State Taking Any Substantive Action on the Gun Violence
Missouri Has Some Of The Weakest Gun Laws In The Country, Resulting In The Eight Highest Rate Of Gun Deaths In The U.S. JEFFERSON CITY,…
Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Endorses Mayors Cognetti, Gainey, and Tuerk for Re-Election in Pennsylvania
NEW YORK – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its endorsement of Mayors Against Illegal Guns members Paige Cognetti, Ed Gainey, and…
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Colorado Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Applauds Legislature for Passing Historic Number of Gun Safety Bills During the 2025 Legislative Session
Following Countless Hours Spent Testifying, Rallying, And Digital Campaign Efforts by Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers, Colorado Ends Session Passing Eight Critical…
Opposition Grows for HB 5/SB 50 as Leaders from North Carolina’s Faith Communities Pen Letter to Lawmakers Against Dangerous Permitless Carry Bills
More Than One Hundred Faith Leaders Called on Lawmakers to Oppose This Life-Threatening Legislation RALEIGH, N.C. — Today, faith leaders from across North Carolina held…
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Volunteers Step Up to Protect Post-Parkland Bipartisan Legislation; Lawmakers Fail to Take Action on Legislation that Could Have Helped Prevent FSU Shooting
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Today, the Florida chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released…
THREE STRIKES AND THEY’RE OUT: For Third-Consecutive Year, Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoes Legislation to Protect the Gun Industry by Extending Arizona’s Preemption Law
Since 2023, Governor Katie Hobbs Has Vetoed Dangerous Legislation Aimed at Shielding the Gun Industry from Local Regulations and Accountability PHOENIX — Today, the Arizona…
Everytown for Gun Safety and Delaware Chapter of Moms Demand Action Celebrate Governor Matt Meyer’s 100th Day in Office With Signing of Executive Order to Create Delaware Office of Gun Violence Prevention and Community Safety
DOVER, De – Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and the Delaware chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for…
DEJA VU: Arizona House Passes Reckless Legislation Legalizing Gun Silencers and Forcing Guns on Campus; Arizona Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Urge Governor Katie Hobbs to Veto
In 2023 and 2024, Governor Katie Hobbs Vetoed Similar Measures Aimed at Legalizing Silencers and Forcing College Campuses to Allow Concealed Carry of Firearms PHOENIX…
LAWMAKERS CAVE TO GUN LOBBY: Despite Overwhelming Bipartisan Support From Constituents and Gun Safety Advocates, Hawaiʻi Lawmakers Fail to Pass Legislation that Would Have Banned Weapon of Choice for Mass Shooters
Senate Fails its Constituents on SB 401 Despite Polling Showing that 75% of Registered Voters in Hawai’i Support a Ban on the Sale of Military-Style…
Gun Safety Advocates Urge Passage of Bill to Keep DIY Machine Guns Out of New York Communities
ALBANY, N.Y. – Yesterday, hundreds of gun safety advocates with the New York chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of…
Senator Valarie Lawson Elected Rhode Island Senate President; Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Urge Follow-Through on S 359 to Keep Assault Weapons Out of Rhode Island Communities
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – With the election of Senate President Valarie Lawson as the new Rhode Island Senate President, volunteers with the Rhode Island chapters of…
On Annual Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Advocacy Day, Lawmakers Unveil Bill to Prohibit Illinois Firearms Dealers from Selling Pistols Easily Convertible to Automatic Fire Through the Use of a Switch
Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action Respond to the Introduction of HB 4045/SB 2652 Which Incentivizes Gun Manufacturers to Innovate Toward Safety on Annual…
ICYMI: Governor Josh Green Supports Legislation to Ban the Weapon of Choice of Mass Shooters in Hawai‘i
HONOLULU — Today, during an appearance in KHON2, Hawai‘i Governor Josh Green announced his support for SB 401. The legislation would close a dangerous gap…
1 Shot and Killed and 4 Shot and Wounded in School Shooting at Elizabeth City State University in North Carolina; Everytown, Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
RALEIGH, N.C. —The North Carolina chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, released the…
Vermont Senate Passes Ordinance Change to Burlington Charter Keeping Guns Out of Bars; Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action Respond
MONTPELIER, VT – The Vermont chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, both part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots network, issued the following…
ANOTHER YEAR OF DISAPPOINTMENT: Indiana Legislature Ends 2025 Session Refusing to Take Action on the State’s Gun Violence Epidemic
Indiana Has the 18th Highest Rate of Gun Deaths in the Nation INDIANAPOLIS — Today, the Indiana chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand…
Hawaiʻi Conference Committee Advances Bipartisan Legislation to Ban the Weapons of Choice for Mass Shooters
HONOLULU — The Hawai‘i chapter of Moms Demand Action, part of Everytown for Gun Safety’s grassroots networks, issued the following statement after lawmakers in the…