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Robert Kennedy was assassinated 48 years ago today.
Our country can’t afford to continue losing our best and brightest to gun violence.
We can create a future free from gun violence, but first we have to elect leaders who will vote on the side of gun safety. Find the Gun Sense Candidates in your area here.
Representative Sharice Davids was endorsed by Everytown in the midterms and has worked to pass common-sense gun safety laws in Congress. Her historic victory made her one of the first of two Native American women elected to Congress and the first openly LGBTQ representative of Kansas.
Since being sworn in, Rep. Davids has already shown up for the gun safety movement by voting YES on #HR8, the legislation to require background checks on all gun sales and has met with Moms Demand Action volunteers to talk about her dedication to addressing gun violence in the U.S., which she calls a “public health crisis.”
ICYMI: Last week, we annouced our new Athletic Council with founding members Xavier Rhodes, DeAndre Washington and Delanie Walker of the NFL, Devereaux Peters of the WNBA and Joakim Noah of the NBA. 💪
We’re thrilled to announce the launch of Everytown’s gun violence Survivor Fellowship program!
We love this photo from Maryland Congressman Chris Van Hollen.
He writes, “I stand with my constituents in calling for common sense laws to reduce gun violence. #NotOneMore.”
Thank you Congressman!
Survivors of gun violence like Sharmaine Brown, whose son was shot and killed, are doing everything they can to ensure that leaders who support common-sense gun safety laws are elected to office.
Vote like Sharmaine. Find your Gun Sense Candidates at gunsensevoter.org.
Eleven years ago today, a gunman opened fire on the campus of Virginia Tech, killing 32 students and educators and injuring over a dozen more.
In honor of the victims of Virginia Tech and all Americans killed or injured by gun violence, we strive for stronger gun safety laws that will help protect our families, communities, and country from senseless violence.
Good morning to everyone who will #WearOrange today for National Gun Violence Awareness Day!
Remember to wear the color orange and share a photo of yourself using the hashtag #WearOrange so we can demonstrate the power of the gun safety movement. 🧡
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.