Gun Violence Prevention Illinois
@gvpillinois.bsky.social
Gun violence is a daily reality in America – but we’re fighting back by breaking the gun lobby’s hold on Illinois lawmakers.
G-PAC is building a political force to hold lawmakers accountable and continue the fight to keep our communities safe.
G-PAC is building a political force to hold lawmakers accountable and continue the fight to keep our communities safe.
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
We remember the trans lives taken by violence—and recommit to building a future where they are safe, supported, and free.
This week also marks 3 years since the mass shooting at Club Q, a beloved LGBTQ+ space.
We remember the trans lives taken by violence—and recommit to building a future where they are safe, supported, and free.
This week also marks 3 years since the mass shooting at Club Q, a beloved LGBTQ+ space.
November 20, 2025 at 2:30 PM
Today is Transgender Day of Remembrance.
We remember the trans lives taken by violence—and recommit to building a future where they are safe, supported, and free.
This week also marks 3 years since the mass shooting at Club Q, a beloved LGBTQ+ space.
We remember the trans lives taken by violence—and recommit to building a future where they are safe, supported, and free.
This week also marks 3 years since the mass shooting at Club Q, a beloved LGBTQ+ space.
Whether they’re civilians or federal agents, the fact that public spaces now plan for people showing up with military-grade weapons should be a national warning sign.
This isn’t freedom. It’s fear. And it’s undermining what it means to be safe in public.
📖: www.wbez.org/museums/2025...
This isn’t freedom. It’s fear. And it’s undermining what it means to be safe in public.
📖: www.wbez.org/museums/2025...
November 19, 2025 at 4:04 PM
Whether they’re civilians or federal agents, the fact that public spaces now plan for people showing up with military-grade weapons should be a national warning sign.
This isn’t freedom. It’s fear. And it’s undermining what it means to be safe in public.
📖: www.wbez.org/museums/2025...
This isn’t freedom. It’s fear. And it’s undermining what it means to be safe in public.
📖: www.wbez.org/museums/2025...
82% of Illinois’ licensed gun “manufacturers” didn’t make a single gun.
So why do they have licenses?
To buy in bulk, dodge oversight, and move guns across state lines.
It’s a loophole. And it’s putting lives at risk.
Thanks to @vpcinfo.bsky.social for exposing it.
So why do they have licenses?
To buy in bulk, dodge oversight, and move guns across state lines.
It’s a loophole. And it’s putting lives at risk.
Thanks to @vpcinfo.bsky.social for exposing it.
November 17, 2025 at 9:25 PM
82% of Illinois’ licensed gun “manufacturers” didn’t make a single gun.
So why do they have licenses?
To buy in bulk, dodge oversight, and move guns across state lines.
It’s a loophole. And it’s putting lives at risk.
Thanks to @vpcinfo.bsky.social for exposing it.
So why do they have licenses?
To buy in bulk, dodge oversight, and move guns across state lines.
It’s a loophole. And it’s putting lives at risk.
Thanks to @vpcinfo.bsky.social for exposing it.
Chicago is safer today because of years of hard, local work.
✅ Smart gun laws
✅ Community investment
✅ Coordinated law enforcement
It’s not because of political stunts or federal fearmongering.
This is a locally-led success story, and Illinois should be proud.
📖: www.axios.com/local/chicag...
✅ Smart gun laws
✅ Community investment
✅ Coordinated law enforcement
It’s not because of political stunts or federal fearmongering.
This is a locally-led success story, and Illinois should be proud.
📖: www.axios.com/local/chicag...
November 14, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Chicago is safer today because of years of hard, local work.
✅ Smart gun laws
✅ Community investment
✅ Coordinated law enforcement
It’s not because of political stunts or federal fearmongering.
This is a locally-led success story, and Illinois should be proud.
📖: www.axios.com/local/chicag...
✅ Smart gun laws
✅ Community investment
✅ Coordinated law enforcement
It’s not because of political stunts or federal fearmongering.
This is a locally-led success story, and Illinois should be proud.
📖: www.axios.com/local/chicag...
“Chicago is well positioned today to maintain the decline in violence — but there is nothing inevitable about it.”
– John Schmidt, former U.S. Associate Attorney General & G-PAC Board Member
That’s why we fight for stronger laws—and hold leaders accountable when they fall short.
– John Schmidt, former U.S. Associate Attorney General & G-PAC Board Member
That’s why we fight for stronger laws—and hold leaders accountable when they fall short.
November 11, 2025 at 7:09 PM
“Chicago is well positioned today to maintain the decline in violence — but there is nothing inevitable about it.”
– John Schmidt, former U.S. Associate Attorney General & G-PAC Board Member
That’s why we fight for stronger laws—and hold leaders accountable when they fall short.
– John Schmidt, former U.S. Associate Attorney General & G-PAC Board Member
That’s why we fight for stronger laws—and hold leaders accountable when they fall short.
We’re proud to have a gun safety majority in the Illinois legislature.
60% of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle earned an A on our 2025 Gun Safety Report Card.
If yours is one of them, take a moment to say thanks using our one-click tool: secure.ngpvan.com/-xCdcLFC9U2M...
60% of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle earned an A on our 2025 Gun Safety Report Card.
If yours is one of them, take a moment to say thanks using our one-click tool: secure.ngpvan.com/-xCdcLFC9U2M...
November 10, 2025 at 6:50 PM
We’re proud to have a gun safety majority in the Illinois legislature.
60% of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle earned an A on our 2025 Gun Safety Report Card.
If yours is one of them, take a moment to say thanks using our one-click tool: secure.ngpvan.com/-xCdcLFC9U2M...
60% of lawmakers from both sides of the aisle earned an A on our 2025 Gun Safety Report Card.
If yours is one of them, take a moment to say thanks using our one-click tool: secure.ngpvan.com/-xCdcLFC9U2M...
We joined ChicagoLIVE on @fox32chicago.bsky.social to break down the 2025 Gun Safety Report Card.
60% of Illinois lawmakers earned an A — a testament to growing, bipartisan momentum for life-saving policies.
🎥 Hear from GVPAction President & CEO Kathleen Sances: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1734561
60% of Illinois lawmakers earned an A — a testament to growing, bipartisan momentum for life-saving policies.
🎥 Hear from GVPAction President & CEO Kathleen Sances: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1734561
November 5, 2025 at 5:22 PM
We joined ChicagoLIVE on @fox32chicago.bsky.social to break down the 2025 Gun Safety Report Card.
60% of Illinois lawmakers earned an A — a testament to growing, bipartisan momentum for life-saving policies.
🎥 Hear from GVPAction President & CEO Kathleen Sances: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1734561
60% of Illinois lawmakers earned an A — a testament to growing, bipartisan momentum for life-saving policies.
🎥 Hear from GVPAction President & CEO Kathleen Sances: www.fox32chicago.com/video/1734561
Our 2025 Gun Safety Report Card is here.
We graded every Illinois lawmaker on how they voted for seven critical gun safety bills.
🅰️ 60% earned an A
❌ 30% failed
See how your lawmaker voted—and who’s putting public safety first.
We graded every Illinois lawmaker on how they voted for seven critical gun safety bills.
🅰️ 60% earned an A
❌ 30% failed
See how your lawmaker voted—and who’s putting public safety first.
November 3, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Our 2025 Gun Safety Report Card is here.
We graded every Illinois lawmaker on how they voted for seven critical gun safety bills.
🅰️ 60% earned an A
❌ 30% failed
See how your lawmaker voted—and who’s putting public safety first.
We graded every Illinois lawmaker on how they voted for seven critical gun safety bills.
🅰️ 60% earned an A
❌ 30% failed
See how your lawmaker voted—and who’s putting public safety first.
Gun violence is down — in Chicago and beyond.
📉 Over the past 12 weeks, Chicago saw nearly 19 fewer shooting victims.
📉 East St. Louis, Decatur, and Rockford also saw declines.
📊 The trend: real, measurable progress.
📖 The Trace breaks it down: www.thetrace.org/2025/10/gun-...
📉 Over the past 12 weeks, Chicago saw nearly 19 fewer shooting victims.
📉 East St. Louis, Decatur, and Rockford also saw declines.
📊 The trend: real, measurable progress.
📖 The Trace breaks it down: www.thetrace.org/2025/10/gun-...
October 30, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Gun violence is down — in Chicago and beyond.
📉 Over the past 12 weeks, Chicago saw nearly 19 fewer shooting victims.
📉 East St. Louis, Decatur, and Rockford also saw declines.
📊 The trend: real, measurable progress.
📖 The Trace breaks it down: www.thetrace.org/2025/10/gun-...
📉 Over the past 12 weeks, Chicago saw nearly 19 fewer shooting victims.
📉 East St. Louis, Decatur, and Rockford also saw declines.
📊 The trend: real, measurable progress.
📖 The Trace breaks it down: www.thetrace.org/2025/10/gun-...
We’re seeing more guns on our streets than ever before—but now they’re federal.
This isn’t border enforcement. It’s militarization, under a familiar political playbook.
Natalie Moore breaks it down with historical context + clarity.
📖chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2... @natalieymoore.bsky.social
This isn’t border enforcement. It’s militarization, under a familiar political playbook.
Natalie Moore breaks it down with historical context + clarity.
📖chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2... @natalieymoore.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 6:10 PM
We’re seeing more guns on our streets than ever before—but now they’re federal.
This isn’t border enforcement. It’s militarization, under a familiar political playbook.
Natalie Moore breaks it down with historical context + clarity.
📖chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2... @natalieymoore.bsky.social
This isn’t border enforcement. It’s militarization, under a familiar political playbook.
Natalie Moore breaks it down with historical context + clarity.
📖chicago.suntimes.com/columnists/2... @natalieymoore.bsky.social
We were honored to be in the room with two champions for gun safety: @bobmorganil.bsky.social and @gabbygiffords.bsky.social.
Gabby is — and always will be — a hero and an inspiration to us and so many in this movement.
Thank you both for continuing to lead the way. 💙
Gabby is — and always will be — a hero and an inspiration to us and so many in this movement.
Thank you both for continuing to lead the way. 💙
October 23, 2025 at 9:15 PM
We were honored to be in the room with two champions for gun safety: @bobmorganil.bsky.social and @gabbygiffords.bsky.social.
Gabby is — and always will be — a hero and an inspiration to us and so many in this movement.
Thank you both for continuing to lead the way. 💙
Gabby is — and always will be — a hero and an inspiration to us and so many in this movement.
Thank you both for continuing to lead the way. 💙
We are honored to present Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with the 2025 Profile in Courage Award.
As she reminded us: real progress takes persistence.
Michigan and Illinois are proving what’s possible when we elect gun safety champions and pass common-sense, life-saving laws.
As she reminded us: real progress takes persistence.
Michigan and Illinois are proving what’s possible when we elect gun safety champions and pass common-sense, life-saving laws.
October 17, 2025 at 2:25 PM
We are honored to present Gov. Gretchen Whitmer with the 2025 Profile in Courage Award.
As she reminded us: real progress takes persistence.
Michigan and Illinois are proving what’s possible when we elect gun safety champions and pass common-sense, life-saving laws.
As she reminded us: real progress takes persistence.
Michigan and Illinois are proving what’s possible when we elect gun safety champions and pass common-sense, life-saving laws.
While others deploy troops, Chicagoans are deploying compassion.
This mother’s work with young people shows what community-led prevention really means: building safety through connection, not fear.
Hear her story on NPR: www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
This mother’s work with young people shows what community-led prevention really means: building safety through connection, not fear.
Hear her story on NPR: www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
October 14, 2025 at 6:05 PM
While others deploy troops, Chicagoans are deploying compassion.
This mother’s work with young people shows what community-led prevention really means: building safety through connection, not fear.
Hear her story on NPR: www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
This mother’s work with young people shows what community-led prevention really means: building safety through connection, not fear.
Hear her story on NPR: www.npr.org/2025/10/09/n...
Let’s call this what it is: a dangerous abuse of power.
The President is threatening to jail Illinois leaders while sending another state’s National Guard into our streets against our own will.
The President is threatening to jail Illinois leaders while sending another state’s National Guard into our streets against our own will.
October 8, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Let’s call this what it is: a dangerous abuse of power.
The President is threatening to jail Illinois leaders while sending another state’s National Guard into our streets against our own will.
The President is threatening to jail Illinois leaders while sending another state’s National Guard into our streets against our own will.
We applaud Governor Pritzker, AG Raoul, and Mayor Johnson for taking legal action to block what they’ve called an “illegal, dangerous, and unconstitutional federalization” of the Illinois National Guard.
Their leadership shows what public safety really looks like: prevention, not force.
Their leadership shows what public safety really looks like: prevention, not force.
October 6, 2025 at 10:07 PM
We applaud Governor Pritzker, AG Raoul, and Mayor Johnson for taking legal action to block what they’ve called an “illegal, dangerous, and unconstitutional federalization” of the Illinois National Guard.
Their leadership shows what public safety really looks like: prevention, not force.
Their leadership shows what public safety really looks like: prevention, not force.
The President is federalizing the IL National Guard against the will of our own governor.
This is federal overreach at its most dangerous: undermining trust, destabilizing communities, and threatening the progress we've made.
Real safety is built from the ground up — by communities, not commands.
This is federal overreach at its most dangerous: undermining trust, destabilizing communities, and threatening the progress we've made.
Real safety is built from the ground up — by communities, not commands.
October 4, 2025 at 9:31 PM
The President is federalizing the IL National Guard against the will of our own governor.
This is federal overreach at its most dangerous: undermining trust, destabilizing communities, and threatening the progress we've made.
Real safety is built from the ground up — by communities, not commands.
This is federal overreach at its most dangerous: undermining trust, destabilizing communities, and threatening the progress we've made.
Real safety is built from the ground up — by communities, not commands.
“Until we break our lust for these guns, nothing will change.”
Every family mourning a loved one knows this truth.
We owe them more than words—we owe them action.
Hear more about Trymaine Lee's new book in NPR: www.nprillinois.org/2025-09-15/t...
Every family mourning a loved one knows this truth.
We owe them more than words—we owe them action.
Hear more about Trymaine Lee's new book in NPR: www.nprillinois.org/2025-09-15/t...
October 3, 2025 at 2:36 PM
“Until we break our lust for these guns, nothing will change.”
Every family mourning a loved one knows this truth.
We owe them more than words—we owe them action.
Hear more about Trymaine Lee's new book in NPR: www.nprillinois.org/2025-09-15/t...
Every family mourning a loved one knows this truth.
We owe them more than words—we owe them action.
Hear more about Trymaine Lee's new book in NPR: www.nprillinois.org/2025-09-15/t...
Today is a reminder that change is possible without fear, force, or bloodshed. For us, it means rejecting the false choice between freedom and safety — and recommitting to a future where our communities thrive free from gun violence.
#DayOfNonviolence #EndGunViolence
#DayOfNonviolence #EndGunViolence
October 2, 2025 at 10:12 PM
Today is a reminder that change is possible without fear, force, or bloodshed. For us, it means rejecting the false choice between freedom and safety — and recommitting to a future where our communities thrive free from gun violence.
#DayOfNonviolence #EndGunViolence
#DayOfNonviolence #EndGunViolence
G-PAC is honored to welcome Michigan Governor @gretchenwhitmor.bsky.social as the keynote speaker at our 12th Annual Profile in Courage Awards on Oct. 15 in Chicago. She’ll join Rep. Maura Hirschauer & Sen. Celina Villanueva as we honor leaders advancing gun safety.
October 2, 2025 at 5:00 PM
G-PAC is honored to welcome Michigan Governor @gretchenwhitmor.bsky.social as the keynote speaker at our 12th Annual Profile in Courage Awards on Oct. 15 in Chicago. She’ll join Rep. Maura Hirschauer & Sen. Celina Villanueva as we honor leaders advancing gun safety.
Read more in the Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Read more in the Chicago Sun-Times: chicago.suntimes.com/donald-trump...
We have achieved historic reductions in violence through prevention, investment, and strong gun laws.
That real progress is now endangered—not by crime itself, but by a political strategy that substitutes fear and force for proven solutions. We reject it in the strongest terms.
That real progress is now endangered—not by crime itself, but by a political strategy that substitutes fear and force for proven solutions. We reject it in the strongest terms.
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
We have achieved historic reductions in violence through prevention, investment, and strong gun laws.
That real progress is now endangered—not by crime itself, but by a political strategy that substitutes fear and force for proven solutions. We reject it in the strongest terms.
That real progress is now endangered—not by crime itself, but by a political strategy that substitutes fear and force for proven solutions. We reject it in the strongest terms.
The President went further, describing an “invasion from within … no different than a foreign enemy.”
That is language of war, aimed at Americans. It signals an approach that risks turning federal power against the very people it should protect.
That is language of war, aimed at Americans. It signals an approach that risks turning federal power against the very people it should protect.
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
The President went further, describing an “invasion from within … no different than a foreign enemy.”
That is language of war, aimed at Americans. It signals an approach that risks turning federal power against the very people it should protect.
That is language of war, aimed at Americans. It signals an approach that risks turning federal power against the very people it should protect.
While ICE pulls people off the street in downtown Chicago, Trump told Pentagon leaders that Democrat-run cities should serve as “training grounds for our military” and that “we’re going into Chicago very soon.”
This grave escalation likens our neighborhoods to battlefields.
This grave escalation likens our neighborhoods to battlefields.
October 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
While ICE pulls people off the street in downtown Chicago, Trump told Pentagon leaders that Democrat-run cities should serve as “training grounds for our military” and that “we’re going into Chicago very soon.”
This grave escalation likens our neighborhoods to battlefields.
This grave escalation likens our neighborhoods to battlefields.
While the circus around a potential federal deployment dominates headlines, too often the people most impacted—victims and families—are forgotten.
Gun violence is not a political show. It’s about lives cut short, loved ones grieving, and communities carrying the weight every day.
Gun violence is not a political show. It’s about lives cut short, loved ones grieving, and communities carrying the weight every day.
September 26, 2025 at 3:45 PM
While the circus around a potential federal deployment dominates headlines, too often the people most impacted—victims and families—are forgotten.
Gun violence is not a political show. It’s about lives cut short, loved ones grieving, and communities carrying the weight every day.
Gun violence is not a political show. It’s about lives cut short, loved ones grieving, and communities carrying the weight every day.
“The National Guard and police show up after a shooting has occurred. They don’t show up before. That’s not stopping or saving anyone.” — Trevon Bosley
Chicago doesn’t need reactive shows of force. We need prevention: stronger national gun laws and real community investment.
Chicago doesn’t need reactive shows of force. We need prevention: stronger national gun laws and real community investment.
September 25, 2025 at 4:25 PM
“The National Guard and police show up after a shooting has occurred. They don’t show up before. That’s not stopping or saving anyone.” — Trevon Bosley
Chicago doesn’t need reactive shows of force. We need prevention: stronger national gun laws and real community investment.
Chicago doesn’t need reactive shows of force. We need prevention: stronger national gun laws and real community investment.