Iowans for Gun Safety makes a call to action after a fatal school shooting in Perry, Iowa. Find ways to support their work on their site.
We are excited to have Marylanders To Prevent Gun Violence back with States United! Learn more about them on their site and the new Gun Violence Prevention Center that they advocated for with Governor Moore.
MGSC announced a new Executive Director, Nacole Palmer. She started the Show Up Network (SUN) for Gun Safety in 2021. Read about the successful SUN program here.
MORE NEWS
SCOTUS upholds Illinois law banning assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. The highest court denied a request to intervene after two lower courts rejected requests to put the Illinois law on hold. There were no recorded dissents.
Federal Appeals Court cleared the way for California’s new law banning conceal-carry in 26 categories of sensitive places to take effect on Jan 1st. It also bars people from having concealed guns at privately owned commercial establishments that are open to the public, unless a sign is posted allowing license holders to carry guns on their property.
NRA Wayne LaPierre resigned from his post days before his civil trial started that alleges violation of nonprofit laws and misuse of NRA funds to finance lavish lifestyles.
New Additions for the New Year:
Welcoming Terri Gilfillan of the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah. She is now serving as volunteer Treasurer on the SUPGV Board!
A Fresh Look for our Website
The White House Office of GVP invited SUPGV Board Chair for the Safer States Initiative announcement last December. Representation is key and we help by being an additional channel for national conversations, especially on gun safety advocacy. If you support our efforts to uplift our state organizations, please donate today!
