[ [link removed] ]Catch up on the latest gun safety news from January:
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This month, Moms and Students Demand Action kicked off our [ [link removed] ]2026
Advocacy Days—events where volunteers and survivors of gun violence meet
virtually or at their state capitol to hold lawmakers accountable.

Advocacy Days give lawmakers the chance to hear directly from their
constituents about the bills that matter most, and show just how strongly
their communities support—or oppose—specific pieces of legislation. Our
signature red T-shirts have become a staple at statehouses across the
country. [ [link removed] ]Join us: Sign up for an event near you today!

Is state advocacy the only way to make a difference? No, and it's not the
best way to make change in all states. To end gun violence, we need
people-powered action that builds community and visibility
nationwide—[ [link removed] ]join a Public Awareness Day in your state!

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[ [link removed] ]Advocates from Alexandria City High School's Students Demand Action
chapter and others across the state traveled to Richmond this month to
advocate for stronger gun safety laws during Virginia's Advocacy Day.
Joined by Moms Demand Action volunteers and other student leaders and
groups from across the state, they urged lawmakers to advance legislation
addressing assault-style weapons, safe gun storage, ghost guns, and
enhanced background checks.

Thanks to Moms and Students Demand Action volunteers' advocacy, Virginia
lawmakers took steps to strengthen their proposed assault weapons ban!

With new leadership in Virginia—including Moms Demand Action
volunteer-turned-Governor Abigail Spanberger—and action like this,
students say they feel hopeful their voices are being heard. As chapter
founder Ruby Gerstein said, "our generation shouldn't have to trade our
sense of safety just to get an education."

Want to turn your voice into action? [ [link removed] ]Join a Students Demand Action
Welcome Call and find a chapter near you.

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Capitol.

On Saturday, January 24, Alex Jeffrey Pretti—an ICU nurse whose life's
work was caring for veterans—was shot and killed by federal agents in
Minneapolis. Our hearts mourn with the Minneapolis community, especially
as this tragedy comes just weeks after the killing of Renee Nicole Good.

This violence is not normal and never should be. [ [link removed] ]We demand
accountability for the killings of Renee Nicole Good, Alex Jeffrey Pretti,
and the countless others who have been harmed by this violence and chaos.
Send a letter to your lawmakers to make your voice heard now.

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New year, new rankings! [ [link removed] ]Our 2026 Gun Law Rankings take a fresh look at
how every state approaches gun safety—scoring all 50 states on 50 proven
policies and comparing those scores to real-world gun violence rates.

Once again, the results tell a consistent story: stronger gun laws are
linked to fewer gun deaths. [ [link removed] ]See how District of Columbia ranks in 2026 and
explore where every state stands in the latest Gun Law Rankings.

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Students Demand Action logo.

Case to watch: The Supreme Court recently heard oral arguments in Wolford
v. Lopez, a major Second Amendment case that could decide whether states
can set a default rule banning guns on private property open to the public
unless the owner gives express permission.

Everytown Law is closely watching the case, which centers on Hawai'i's
common-sense law that prioritizes property rights and public safety. If
the Court overturns the law, it would effectively impose a national
mandate that guns are allowed into private businesses open to the public
by default, stripping all 50 states of the power to protect the autonomy
of property owners. A ruling upholding Hawai'i's approach would preserve
states' ability to respect local preferences and protect property owners'
choices. [ [link removed] ]Read more.

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[ [link removed] ]USA TODAY spotlighted Everytown Law's response to President Trump's
comments following the fatal shooting of Alex Pretti at a Minneapolis
protest, highlighting the growing contradictions in the administration's
rhetoric on the Second Amendment.

Eric Tirschwell, executive director of Everytown Law, called it
"completely inconsistent" to champion the right to publicly carry firearms
while blaming a man for lawfully exercising that right. He emphasized that
the reaction to Pretti's killing reflects "across-the-board opposition to
the chaos, the lies and the victim blaming" that followed the tragedy.

The piece also cited [ [link removed] ]Everytown research showing armed protests are
nearly six times more likely to turn violent or destructive. Together, the
reporting underscores Everytown's role in grounding the national debate in
facts, constitutional consistency, and public safety. [ [link removed] ]Read more.

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This January, Moms Demand Action volunteer and Demand a Seat graduate
Emily Jabbour was sworn in as Mayor of Hoboken!

During her inauguration speech, Jabbour shared how meaningful the support
of Moms Demand Action has been to her since she first became a volunteer
in 2016. She also announced that one of her very first actions as mayor
would be to join Mayors Against Illegal Guns, signaling her continued
commitment to gun safety.

Jabbour joins several Moms Demand Action volunteers who were inaugurated
into elected office across the country this month—notably including
Virginia Governor Abigail Spanberger! We're incredibly proud to see our
volunteers turning advocacy into action, and we're excited to watch how
they shape policy from the inside.

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P.S: What we're watching next month 👀 On February 4th, a hearing will be
held for Donald Trump's nominee for ATF director, Robert Cekada. This role
plays a critical part in enforcing our gun laws and keeping communities
safe. [ [link removed] ]Follow and keep an eye on Everytown socials for updates!






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