Alex Teves was shot and killed in the Aurora movie theater shooting seven years ago.
His mother, Caren, shared her #MomentsThatSurvive story about Alex in his last moments when he shielded his girlfriend from the gunfire. Read her story here.
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A report released by the City of Aurora, Colorado recommends that movie theater owners begin to educate the public on what to do during an active shooting situation: http://every.tw/1wDHfkO
The gun lobby wants more guns in more places, with fewer safeguards to keep guns out of dangerous hands. This is one of the consequences.
Seven years ago today, 12 people were killed and 70 more injured during a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.
Today and every day we commit ourselves to honoring the victims and survivors of this senseless tragedy by working towards a future free from gun violence.
Six years ago today, 12 people were killed and 70 more injured during a shooting at a movie theater in Aurora, Colorado.
Today and every day we commit ourselves to honoring the victims and survivors of this senseless tragedy by working towards a future free from gun violence.
Yesterday, Kendrick Castillo was killed while lunging at a shooter at the STEM School shooting.
Last week, Riley Howell was killed while tackling and pinning down the shooter at UNC Charlotte.
Lawmakers must stand up to the NRA so students can stop standing up to shooters.
Nineteen years ago today, twelve students and one teacher were shot and killed, and almost twice as many were wounded at Columbine High School in Littleton, Colorado. Since that day, many states have stepped up and enacted common-sense gun safety laws, but Congress has failed to pass any meaningful gun safety legislation.
Today, let’s remember the victims and survivors of Columbine and pledge to honor them with action.
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.
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!
A change in federal rules could soon allow for 3D printed gun blueprints to be posted online.
This would enable convicted felons, terrorists and domestic abusers to acquire untraceable guns, and that puts all of us at risk.
Reminder: red flag laws save lives AND they’re constitutional.
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VICTORY! In a major breakthrough for gun safety, Congress has appropriated funding for gun violence research for the first time in more than two decades.
Thanks to Rep. Nita Lowey, Rep. Rosa DeLauro and Sen. Patty Murray for ushering through these life-saving funds. 🎉