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Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California—killing 12 people and injuring 16 others. Over 100 people were at the bar, and many of them had survived the Las Vegas shooting the year prior.
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California—killing 12 people and injuring 16 others. Over 100 people were at the bar, and many of them had survived the Las Vegas shooting the year prior.
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed 26 people and injured 22 others at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed 26 people and injured 22 others at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
Congratulations to the next governor of New Jersey, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, on your major victory!
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
November 5, 2025 at 2:29 AM
Congratulations to the next governor of New Jersey, @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, on your major victory!
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
Governor-elect Sherrill is a true public servant who has always fought for her community. We look forward to continuing to work with her to protect & expand NJ's lifesaving gun safety laws.
Congrats Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com on your decisive win! Virginians made it clear that they are sick & tired of gun safety bills being blocked by Governor Youngkin. They demanded change at the ballot box, & now will finally have a governor who puts public safety ahead of partisanship.
November 5, 2025 at 1:00 AM
Congrats Governor-elect @abigailspanberger.com on your decisive win! Virginians made it clear that they are sick & tired of gun safety bills being blocked by Governor Youngkin. They demanded change at the ballot box, & now will finally have a governor who puts public safety ahead of partisanship.
Safety is on the ballot in New Jersey, & the choice for governor is clear.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
October 30, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Safety is on the ballot in New Jersey, & the choice for governor is clear.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
Rep. @mikiesherrill.bsky.social is a gun safety champion who has always put service to her country and community first. Meanwhile, her opponent Jack Ciattarelli is an extremist who puts partisan politics over public safety.
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
October 27, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Seven years ago today, a white supremacist shot and killed 11 people and injured six others at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA.
From banning assault weapons to closing the state’s ghost gun loophole, Minnesotans are ready to pass commonsense gun laws that can prevent tragedies like the state saw this summer.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
October 25, 2025 at 10:53 PM
From banning assault weapons to closing the state’s ghost gun loophole, Minnesotans are ready to pass commonsense gun laws that can prevent tragedies like the state saw this summer.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
We’re proud to join @dfl.org and @governorwalz.mn.gov in this fight.
Two years ago today, 18 people were killed in a shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. Thirteen others were injured in the attacks.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
October 25, 2025 at 12:47 PM
Two years ago today, 18 people were killed in a shooting rampage at a local bowling alley and restaurant in Lewiston, Maine. Thirteen others were injured in the attacks.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
Today and always, our hearts are with the victims, survivors, their families, and the entire Lewiston community.
12-year-old Sophia Forchas has been released from the hospital almost two months after she was shot in the head at Annunciation Catholic School.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
October 24, 2025 at 4:20 PM
12-year-old Sophia Forchas has been released from the hospital almost two months after she was shot in the head at Annunciation Catholic School.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
We’re so grateful Sophia is recovering and we’re keeping her and her family in our hearts.
Women are 5 TIMES more likely to be killed if their abuser has access to a gun—and Black women are disproportionately affected.
Domestic violence and America’s gun violence crisis go hand-in-hand.
Domestic violence and America’s gun violence crisis go hand-in-hand.
October 9, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Women are 5 TIMES more likely to be killed if their abuser has access to a gun—and Black women are disproportionately affected.
Domestic violence and America’s gun violence crisis go hand-in-hand.
Domestic violence and America’s gun violence crisis go hand-in-hand.
After a month of recovery, 12-year-old Lydia Kaiser—who was shot in the head at Annunciation Catholic school in Minneapolis—is back in class 🧡
Lydia was shot while shielding a younger student from the attack and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Lydia was shot while shielding a younger student from the attack and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
October 6, 2025 at 6:32 PM
After a month of recovery, 12-year-old Lydia Kaiser—who was shot in the head at Annunciation Catholic school in Minneapolis—is back in class 🧡
Lydia was shot while shielding a younger student from the attack and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Lydia was shot while shielding a younger student from the attack and suffered a traumatic brain injury.
Virginia and New Jersey 🚨🚨🚨
Election Day is only one month away! It’s time to show up, knock on doors, and make your plan to vote for @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, as well as gun safety champions up and down the ballot: IWillVote.com
Election Day is only one month away! It’s time to show up, knock on doors, and make your plan to vote for @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, as well as gun safety champions up and down the ballot: IWillVote.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Virginia and New Jersey 🚨🚨🚨
Election Day is only one month away! It’s time to show up, knock on doors, and make your plan to vote for @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, as well as gun safety champions up and down the ballot: IWillVote.com
Election Day is only one month away! It’s time to show up, knock on doors, and make your plan to vote for @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social, as well as gun safety champions up and down the ballot: IWillVote.com
John Bond, Craig Hayden, Pat Howard, and Thelma Armstrong have been identified as those killed in last week’s attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
October 3, 2025 at 3:33 PM
John Bond, Craig Hayden, Pat Howard, and Thelma Armstrong have been identified as those killed in last week’s attack at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan.
Domestic violence and easy access to guns is a dangerous combination.
More than 700 women in America are shot to death by intimate partners each year, and millions more are injured or threatened with a gun.
More than 700 women in America are shot to death by intimate partners each year, and millions more are injured or threatened with a gun.
October 1, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Domestic violence and easy access to guns is a dangerous combination.
More than 700 women in America are shot to death by intimate partners each year, and millions more are injured or threatened with a gun.
More than 700 women in America are shot to death by intimate partners each year, and millions more are injured or threatened with a gun.
Eight years ago today, a shooter killed 60 people and injured 800 more at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas.
Armed with 13 rifles equipped with bump stocks, the shooter was able to fire more than 1,000 rounds in 11 minutes, devastating the nation and shattering hundreds of families.
Armed with 13 rifles equipped with bump stocks, the shooter was able to fire more than 1,000 rounds in 11 minutes, devastating the nation and shattering hundreds of families.
October 1, 2025 at 1:28 PM
Eight years ago today, a shooter killed 60 people and injured 800 more at the Route 91 Harvest music festival in Las Vegas.
Armed with 13 rifles equipped with bump stocks, the shooter was able to fire more than 1,000 rounds in 11 minutes, devastating the nation and shattering hundreds of families.
Armed with 13 rifles equipped with bump stocks, the shooter was able to fire more than 1,000 rounds in 11 minutes, devastating the nation and shattering hundreds of families.
Police chiefs and sheriffs endorse it: community violence intervention programs save lives and stop shootings before they happen.
Yet, the Trump administration cut $500 million in funding for these programs—making communities less safe and putting police officers at greater risk.
Yet, the Trump administration cut $500 million in funding for these programs—making communities less safe and putting police officers at greater risk.
September 30, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Police chiefs and sheriffs endorse it: community violence intervention programs save lives and stop shootings before they happen.
Yet, the Trump administration cut $500 million in funding for these programs—making communities less safe and putting police officers at greater risk.
Yet, the Trump administration cut $500 million in funding for these programs—making communities less safe and putting police officers at greater risk.
Earlier this year, we were proud to award Life-Line Colorado with our 2025 Lifesaving Service Award—and today, we were honored to see their work first hand.
September 26, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Earlier this year, we were proud to award Life-Line Colorado with our 2025 Lifesaving Service Award—and today, we were honored to see their work first hand.
Gun violence at our schools is on the rise 🚨🚨🚨
But it doesn’t need to be this way. Over 4 million kids in America live in homes with at least one loaded and unsecured firearm. These guns far too often end up in backpacks and in classrooms—causing terror and harm. Safe storage can prevent this
But it doesn’t need to be this way. Over 4 million kids in America live in homes with at least one loaded and unsecured firearm. These guns far too often end up in backpacks and in classrooms—causing terror and harm. Safe storage can prevent this
September 20, 2025 at 3:11 PM
Gun violence at our schools is on the rise 🚨🚨🚨
But it doesn’t need to be this way. Over 4 million kids in America live in homes with at least one loaded and unsecured firearm. These guns far too often end up in backpacks and in classrooms—causing terror and harm. Safe storage can prevent this
But it doesn’t need to be this way. Over 4 million kids in America live in homes with at least one loaded and unsecured firearm. These guns far too often end up in backpacks and in classrooms—causing terror and harm. Safe storage can prevent this
🚨 Gun violence kills nearly 5,300 Latinos every year—and Latino youth are disproportionately impacted.
That’s why GIFFORDS is launching a Latino Advisory Council to guide our work, uplift survivor voices, and fight for a safer future.
📅 Tues, Sept. 23 at 2 pm. Join us: giffords.org/LACLaunch
That’s why GIFFORDS is launching a Latino Advisory Council to guide our work, uplift survivor voices, and fight for a safer future.
📅 Tues, Sept. 23 at 2 pm. Join us: giffords.org/LACLaunch
September 19, 2025 at 6:34 PM
🚨 Gun violence kills nearly 5,300 Latinos every year—and Latino youth are disproportionately impacted.
That’s why GIFFORDS is launching a Latino Advisory Council to guide our work, uplift survivor voices, and fight for a safer future.
📅 Tues, Sept. 23 at 2 pm. Join us: giffords.org/LACLaunch
That’s why GIFFORDS is launching a Latino Advisory Council to guide our work, uplift survivor voices, and fight for a safer future.
📅 Tues, Sept. 23 at 2 pm. Join us: giffords.org/LACLaunch
Gregory Jackson, the former deputy director of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, knows that being tough on crime requires investment in our communities and the ATF—not creating chaos and harassing innocent people in our cities.
We agree.
We agree.
September 18, 2025 at 4:35 PM
Gregory Jackson, the former deputy director of the first-ever White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, knows that being tough on crime requires investment in our communities and the ATF—not creating chaos and harassing innocent people in our cities.
We agree.
We agree.
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the contributions, culture, and history of the Hispanic community—one that is disproportionately impacted by gun violence.
September 15, 2025 at 6:46 PM
During Hispanic Heritage Month, we honor the contributions, culture, and history of the Hispanic community—one that is disproportionately impacted by gun violence.
MUST WATCH: @delauro.house.gov fights to protect critical funding for gun violence prevention research 👏👏👏
We couldn’t have said it better: It’s time for House Republicans to stop playing partisan games and start putting the safety of our kids and communities first.
We couldn’t have said it better: It’s time for House Republicans to stop playing partisan games and start putting the safety of our kids and communities first.
September 10, 2025 at 2:06 AM
MUST WATCH: @delauro.house.gov fights to protect critical funding for gun violence prevention research 👏👏👏
We couldn’t have said it better: It’s time for House Republicans to stop playing partisan games and start putting the safety of our kids and communities first.
We couldn’t have said it better: It’s time for House Republicans to stop playing partisan games and start putting the safety of our kids and communities first.
More than 700 women are shot to death by intimate partners each year. Millions more are injured or threatened. Domestic violence is an epidemic.
Our president should fight for our safety, not dismiss domestic violence as “a little fight.”
Our president should fight for our safety, not dismiss domestic violence as “a little fight.”
September 8, 2025 at 7:02 PM
More than 700 women are shot to death by intimate partners each year. Millions more are injured or threatened. Domestic violence is an epidemic.
Our president should fight for our safety, not dismiss domestic violence as “a little fight.”
Our president should fight for our safety, not dismiss domestic violence as “a little fight.”