President Biden nominated David Chipman for Director of the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, and Firearms (ATF). SHV and 58 other gun violence prevention organizations have signed on to a coalition letter in support of his nomination. On Wednesday, May 26, the Judiciary Committee held a nomination hearing for Chipman. To watch a recording of the hearing, follow this link.

Other News:

• Rallying against gun violence in Gloucester.
• Braintree K9 dog shot and killed by suspect who also injured 2 officers.
• Man in Worcester was shot in the leg after scuffle with dirt bike riders.
• Alabama authorities gave back his guns; he then shot and killed his wife.
• California Federal Judge Benitez compares AR-15's to Swiss army knives as a home defense weapon and rules 30-year state ban on assault firearms as unconstitutional. Attorney General Bonta pledges to file an appeal.
• In Florida two kids, aged 12 and 14 yrs old, opened fire on police with stolen guns.
• It continues...a mass shooting in Miami Florida.
• Teen killed by police in Honolulu was shot in the back of head.
• NRA drops federal lawsuit against New York Attorney General's office. 
• Violence Policy Center newest report finds more than 85% of Black homicide victims are killed by guns.