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If we want to end our gun violence crisis, we need to elect lawmakers who will put the safety of our communities first. That's why our movement is going all in to elect Gun Sense Candidates up and down the ballot in 2025 and beyond.
The weekend of September 19, New Jersey volunteers across the state participated in their first Weekend of Action in support of Gun Sense Candidates by state canvassing, making calls, and taking part in their new favorite activity: postcarding! The good news is we're going to keep this momentum up this weekend on the ground in Virginia, and you can support from anywhere in the country! You can make a difference, even if you only have an hour to give, by signing up to phonebank to elect Gun Sense Candidates this Saturday, October 4.
In the face of heartbreak after a shooter opened fire and killed two children and wounded 21 more people at Annunciation Catholic School, gun safety advocates channeled their grief into action. Students Demand Action leaders organized more than 250 walkouts in hundreds of schools across the country to send a clear message to lawmakers: Don't look away. Thousands also gathered at a vigil in Lynnhurst Park, organized by student volunteers, to honor the victims. Hundreds more rallied at the Minnesota Capitol, demanding a ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines. Nationwide, over 25,000 people joined the call, urging their representatives to act to ban assault weapons. Join them and send a message demanding Congress ban assault weapons.
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Every month, more than 70 women in the U.S. are shot and killed by an intimate partner. Access to a gun makes it 5x more likely that a woman will be killed in a domestic violence situation—and nearly 6 million women have reported having a gun used against them by a partner. This crisis is preventable. Throughout October, we honor survivors, remember those taken by gun-related domestic violence, and raise awareness of the life-saving policies that can disrupt abuse before it turns deadly. From background checks to closing loopholes and enforcing firearm relinquishment laws, we must do everything we can to keep guns out of the hands of abusers.
In an important win for public safety, a Chicago lawsuit aimed at holding Glock accountable for manufacturing, marketing, and selling pistols that can be easily turned into machine guns will move forward. The court denied Glock's motion to dismiss, meaning discovery can now begin in the case. The City is represented by Everytown Law and partners. "Today's decision sends a clear message: all gun industry actors will be held accountable," said Alla Lefkowitz, Managing Director of Affirmative Litigation at Everytown Law. Read more on the case.
In a major step forward for gun safety, the California State Legislature passed AB 1127, a first-in-the-nation bill that would prohibit the sale of handguns that can be easily converted into illegal DIY machine guns using Glock switches. Thanks to tireless advocacy from Moms and Students Demand Action volunteers, supporters sent over 134,000 messages and made 2,400+ calls urging lawmakers to act, and it worked. The bill now heads to Governor Gavin Newsom's desk. If signed, AB 1127 would help prevent tragedies like the 2022 Sacramento shooting, where a converted Glock was involved in a gun battle that killed six people and injured twelve more. This bill is a major step toward safer communities – and is a powerful reminder that when we organize, we win. P.S. Last month, Everytown launched Train SMART, a new gun safety training program created by veterans who bring the military's proven principles of firearms training, safety, and responsibility to the civilian market. Our training courses are designed to give new and experienced gun owners everything they need to know to protect their loved ones, hunt, and shoot recreationally as responsibly as possible. Sign up today.  |
