SUPGV Expands with a 2nd Affiliate in Virginia We're excited to announce that Virginians for Change (VFC) has joined States United as a second GVP group in Virginia. "Virginians for Change is proud to be named an affiliate of States United Against Gun Violence," said Sarah Peyton Kaufman, Virginians for Change Board President. "Especially
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2023 Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) data shows overall gun death rates state by state with Massachusetts ranked #50 with the lowest and Mississippi ranked #1 with the highest.
A Message from our Executive Director Many of you may feel a sense of uneasiness and despair about the recent elections. While there is no way to control or predict the future of this Country, I can assure you that we will continue to fight for the safety of our families and loved ones.
Our pinnacle event of the year, annual conference, was well-attended and well-received by our affiliates! Sixteen state groups were represented, plus nine speakers delivered excellent content to educate and inform our GVP leaders. Thank you to our conference sponsors, Center for American Progress and Giffords. Speaker Diversity Conference speakers included respected voices from Community
Yesterday, I was on the phone with parents, volunteers, students, teachers and advocates from Georgia. Once again, we find ourselves with a community of people, shocked that their children are gone. That their children and their teachers were murdered by someone with an AR-15 style assault weapon. Only this time it was at the
Stop Handgun Violence (SHV) is a founding organization of the MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence in 2013. SHV has worked hand-in-hand with them to pass the 2024 gun safety laws in the state. "The MA Coalition is a great partner for legislative action. Plus, their team are boots on the ground supporting communities
The Surgeon General outlines the devastating and far-reaching consequences that firearm violence poses to the health and well-being of the country. A Surgeon General's Advisory is a public statement that calls the American people's attention to an urgent public health issue. Advisories are reserved for significant public health challenges that require the nation's immediate
CO Ceasefire - Three priority bills passed in the CO legislature: Secure Storage in vehicles; Dealer Requirements and Permits; and an Excise Tax on firearms and ammunition to voters. Hawaii Coalition to Prevent GV - Raise the age to 21 years ammunition sales passed and awaits the Governor’s signature. Protect Minnesota - Straw purchase bill passes and awaits the
STATE NEWS: In response to the Perry school shooting, Iowa House Republicans advanced a bill to arm teachers and assign school resource officers. Maine legislature to hold first public testimony on 4 bills - expanded background checks, a 72-hour waiting period, changes to the yellow flag law and amendment to bump stocks and similar
