Guns help turn domestic abuse into murder.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Learn more about http://everytownresearch.org/reports/guns-and-violence-against-women/.
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Wow. This South Carolina state senator, who strongly opposes a bill that would make it more difficult for convicted domestic abusers to arm themselves, also had this to say about women this week: http://every.tw/1E5wFGU
YEAR IN REVIEW: Volunteers from Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action and the Everytown Survivor Network had more than 1.2 million conversations with voters and helped register more than 100k voters across the country, along with partner organizations!
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Everytown’s gun violence Survivor Fellowship program!
Yesterday’s murder-suicide in Bell, Florida was the 111th mass shooting since 2009.
According to news sources, a grandfather with a prior criminal record that should have prohibited him from possessing firearms, killed 6 grandchildren ranging in age from 3 months to 10 years old, and his daughter.
At least 42% of mass shooting perpetrators possessed their guns illegally — as this man reportedly did. Our goal is saving lives from gun violence and as Americans we should all be able to agree that the way we’ll do that is through better gun laws.
Our thoughts are with the victims and their family.
Groups come to Washington, D.C., Tuesday to demand political action on gun violence
Regardless of the individuals involved in a shooting or the circumstances that gave rise to it, everyone should agree that even one school shooting is one too many.
More than 400 Moms Demand Action volunteers, Students Demand Action leaders, and survivors of gun violence gathered in Tallahassee today to discuss gun violence prevention and urge legislators to act.
If you’re ready to get involved and make a difference, text JOIN to 644-33!
Kimberly shares her story with politicians and the public to prevent more victims from suffering in silence.
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The majority of mass shootings take place in private homes, and victims are predominantly women and children
Mass shootings account for only a tiny fraction of gun deaths each year, but it’s clear who overwhelmingly pays the price: Women and children.
Saturday is the first day of National Gun Violence Survivors Week – when we ask everyone to shine a spotlight on the stories of Americans who have had loved ones taken by gun violence, who have been wounded or threatened with a gun, or witnessed a shooting.
We’ll be sharing the stories of survivors and statistics that highlight the impact of gun violence.