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Once again, our country is reeling from another devastating mass shooting perpetuated using an assault style rifle, this time in Lewiston, Maine. So many of the deadliest shootings in our country's history painfully highlight what needs to be done to demand a future free from gun violence: We must ban assault weapons.

Weapons of war have NO business being on our streets and in our communities.

Take action now: Join the 20,000 supporters who have already messaged their U.S. Senator and Representative urging them to support a federal assault weapons ban.

Then, read about the rest of the work we're doing to end gun violence in communities across the country.

From the Field: Moms Demand Action

With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, our volunteers are going all-out to elect gun sense champions. This year more than 150 (!) Moms Demand Action volunteers are running for office to make their communities stronger and safer.

These Demand A Seat candidates join our growing vanguard of volunteers who have taken their advocacy to the next level by running for office—and we have a movement of grassroots leaders all over the country who are rolling up their sleeves to get them elected.

Whether there's an election in your community or not, volunteers are working on the ground across the country to pass gun safety legislation. Join them: Find an upcoming event near you.

From the Field: Students Demand Action

Smith & Wesson is one of the largest gun manufacturers in the country—its weapons have been used in high-profile mass shootings including Aurora, Parkland, San Bernardino, and Highland Park. But despite being aware of the carnage its guns have caused, Smith & Wesson continues to market its AR-15s to minors and young people.

Earlier this month, the company moved its headquarters from Massachusetts to Tennessee, citing a Massachusetts bill that would have made it difficult to make and sell assault weapons there. Students Demand Action welcomed the #KillerBusiness to Tennessee by canvassing Smith & Wesson's new neighborhood to educate neighbors about the company's dangerous actions.

Support this work by adding your name to the petition demanding Smith & Wesson change its practices.

Courts & Litigation

After last year's horrific mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois, Everytown Law partnered with two other law firms to represent ten families who lost loved ones or were injured themselves. And last month, in a victory for survivors, a federal court rejected Smith & Wesson's attempt to remove the lawsuits from state court to federal court.

Every legal victory we win sends a message to the gun industry: Your days of avoiding accountability are over—and we'll be seeing you in court for many years to come. Join our Courts Advocacy Team to stay updated on this case and other legal decisions that impact gun safety.

Everytown in the News

Next week, the Supreme Court will consider whether domestic abusers subject to restraining orders have the constitutional right to possess a gun in U.S. v. Rahimi. The Court's decision could have massive implications, not only for people experiencing domestic and intimate partner violence, but for so many others too.

"Many people equate mass shootings with random acts of violence, but our analysis shows that most mass shootings aren't at all random," said Everytown's senior director of research, Sarah Burd-Sharps. "Nearly half of mass shooters shoot a current or former intimate partner or family member as part of their rampage."

Research Corner

Access to a gun triples the risk of death by suicide. ⁠In states with the strongest gun safety laws, gun suicide rates decreased over the past two decades, while states with the weakest laws saw a 39 percent increase. If all US states had experienced the same trend in their gun suicide rate from 1999 to 2022 as the eight states with the strongest gun safety laws, approximately 72,000 fewer people would have died by gun suicide.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to free, confidential support anywhere in the US. Call or text 988.

Take Action

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently proposed a regulation to help close loopholes that allow unlicensed gun sellers to sell guns with no background checks—and we have a little over a month to make sure they know we support it.

Over 150,000 people have already submitted their comments in support of this critical regulation. Tell ATF you support closing these dangerous loopholes in our background check system.

Good News!

We're celebrating some huge legislative wins in states across the country:

New York will now allow reimbursement for community violence intervention programs, which ensure follow-up care and wrap around services for gun violence survivors. This law will open up a new and consistent funding stream for the programs that keep New Yorkers safe!
After tireless advocacy from volunteers, the Massachusetts House passed a comprehensive gun safety bill that would strengthen the state's assault weapons prohibition, keep firearms out of sensitive spaces, prohibit ghost guns, increase data collection on crime guns, and much more. It now heads to the Senate.
Last month in a historic legislative session, California lawmakers passed thirteen gun safety bills including legislation to promote responsible gun ownership and provide transformational funding for community violence intervention, school safety, and gun violence prevention programs.

None of this work would be possible without the millions of supporters that make up our movement.

Thank you for your support.

Everytown for Gun Safety