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In 2025, we're doubling down on our fight to end gun violence—because our
lives depend on it.

Read on to find out what our gun safety movement was up to in January:

Take Action

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Donald Trump's nomination of Kash Patel to be the next FBI Director is a
threat to public safety and the rule of law.

We deserve an experienced, independent FBI Director who understands the
FBI's most basic function: that it should be working to keep us safe.
Kash Patel isn't that—he's a dangerous extremist who won't serve as a
check on Trump's worst impulses.

Patel is a dangerous pick—and he must be stopped. [ [link removed] ]Tell your senators
to reject Kash Patel's nomination.

From the Field: Moms Demand Action

[ [link removed] ]A large group of Moms Demand Action volunteers in red shirts hold up a
"Moms Demand Action" banner.

Last month, our Virginia volunteers held their largest Advocacy Day in
the chapter's decade-long history with more than 200 Moms, survivors,
students, and partners converging on the State Capitol!

And just a week later, a group of gun extremists gathered in Richmond to
advocate against common-sense gun policies—but just a handful of people
turned out.

We've got the numbers—and the determination—to win this fight. After a
gun sense majority was elected to the General Assembly in 2023, Virginia
lawmakers passed dozens of life-saving gun safety bills last year—five
of which were signed into law.

We're ready to roll up our red sleeves and build on this incredible
progress in 2025—[ [link removed] ]join us in District of Columbia.

From the Field: Students Demand Action

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Demand Action volunteer using a megaphone to speak to a crowd and hands
holding up signs that read "Moms Demand Action" and "Gun Laws Save Lives."

This week, Tennessee Students Demand Action volunteers joined a protest
at the State Capitol where more than 350 students called on state
lawmakers to pass stronger gun laws.

Tennessee students are demanding their lawmakers pass gun safety
measures during the upcoming session after a shooting last month at
Antioch High School killed one and left another injured.

Students are organizing in states across the country to build a future
free from gun violence. [ [link removed] ]Get involved with your local chapter of
Students Demand Action.

Everytown in the News

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Capitol building in front of an Everytown-branded podium.

The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) plays a
critical role in enforcing our gun laws and holding bad actors in the
gun industry accountable. Gun extremists in Congress have called to
defund and even abolish ATF altogether—but we know full funding and
strong support for the agency is critical to keeping our communities
safe.

"ATF is the most important agency you've never heard of," said Nick
Suplina, Senior Vice President of Law and Policy at Everytown. "The
agency needs to be protected from some of the extreme voices in this
political environment."

Read more about the future of ATF in the Washington Post: [ [link removed] ]"Outgoing
ATF director fears for agency's future under Donald Trump."

Research Corner

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The 2025 Gun Law Rankings were just released. Each year, Everytown
analyzes 50 gun safety policies across the country, ranking every state
based on the strength of its gun laws.

This year, once again, a clear pattern emerged: States with strong gun
laws see less gun violence. [ [link removed] ]How strong are District of Columbia's gun
laws? Check out the 2025 Gun Law Rankings.

Good News!

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Following December's tragic shooting at Abundant Life Christian School
in Madison, Wisconsin, Governor Evers signed an executive order last
month to create a statewide Office of Violence Prevention. [ [link removed] ]Wisconsin
will now direct $10 million to support gun violence prevention work
statewide!

This is a major victory for the Wisconsin gun safety movement—and it
wouldn't have been possible without our volunteers' years of hard work.

Thanks for being in this fight,

Everytown for Gun Safety


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