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May 1, 2025 at 2:08 PM

Made in Massachusetts

Take action to support H.1650An Act to Stop Mass Shootings, H.1650 Massachusetts law prohibits the sale, transfer or possession of assault style weapons and large capacity feeding devices with 10 or more rounds. Yet, companies located in the state can continue to manufacture, possess, transport and …

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April 2, 2025 at 2:10 PM

Take Action with Stop Handgun Violence

Stop Conceal Carry Reciprocity Congressional House Bill H.R.38, Constitutional Conceal Carry Reciprocity (CCR) is on the move out of committee. Please contact your U.S. House Rep and ask them to VOTE NO on CCR.CCR would allow conceal carry in every state without training or background checks. CCR wo…

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March 11, 2025 at 2:00 PM

Guns in the hands of 18 year olds

State Rep. Gaskey (R-Carver) bill to allow persons 18 and older to apply for a Firearm Identification Card and a License to Carry Firearms would essentially repeal an existing Massachusetts law restricting firearm access for under 21.What does the data say? Numerous studies and research indicate th…

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February 20, 2025 at 3:01 PM

Undoing of Gun Safety Laws

An Executive Order to Protect the 2nd Amendment President Trump issued an Executive Order directing the U.S. Attorney General to review all “orders, regulations, guidance, plans, international agreements, and other actions of executive departments and agencies” to pinpoint any “ongoing infringements…

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February 6, 2025 at 3:30 PM

New Year, New Session

Why Industry Accountability?New Year, New Session The Massachusetts Legislature opened their 194th session last month. As we review gun safety bills to prioritize this current session, we consider Industry Accountability. Why Firearm Industry Accountability?  In Massachusetts, the Attorney General's…

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January 14, 2025 at 3:04 PM

Review 2024 Gun Safety Laws

Massachusetts 2024 new gun laws have been in effect since last October Massachusetts 2024 new gun safety laws have been in effect since October 2024Here's a short summary of key aspects that will help our communities be safe! Requires the registration and serialization of frames and receivers, plus …

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

December 30, 2024 at 4:38 PM

A Happy & Safe New Year

What's ahead in 2025 We take great pride in our advocacy efforts over the past 30 years, which have significantly contributed to Massachusetts' outstanding reputation for gun safety. Recently, the Giffords Law Center awarded the Commonwealth its first grade A for our robust gun safety laws, recogniz…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

December 12, 2024 at 3:30 PM

30 Years of Stop Handgun Violence

The Work Goes On #SHV30 Stop Handgun Violence started 30 years ago with a massive Mass Pike billboard!  As a key advocate on gun safety bills in Massachusetts since 1998, we've reduced the gun death rate in the state by 40% and recognized as a national model for gun violence prevention by the Biden …

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  Stop Handgun Violence · [email protected]

November 25, 2024 at 3:00 PM

Thankful for YOU

 We Give Thanks to all of You!  In these uncertain times, we are grateful for our supporters, donors, board members and advocates who are committed to our cause of gun violence prevention. After 30 years, Stop Handgun Violence will remain in the fight but your help is needed. Please donate to suppo…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

October 22, 2024 at 12:55 PM

Vote for Gun Safety

Early Voting in Massachusetts NOW!EARLY VOTING has begun in Massachusetts! Early voting in Massachusetts runs for two weeks from Saturday 10/19 through Friday 11/1. Find out where you can vote early in-person here. If you're outside of Massachusetts, click below to check on your state. Can I Vote Ea…

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September 27, 2024 at 3:42 PM

Executive Actions by President Biden

President Biden and Vice President Harris Announce Additional Actions to Reduce Gun Violence and Save Lives Yesterday, President Biden signed a new Executive Order directing federal agencies to improve school-based active shooter drills and combat the emerging threats of machine gun conversion devi…

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July 19, 2024 at 2:15 PM

MA Legislators enact an Act Modernizing Firearms

Our statement on newly enacted MA gun bill SHV statement on newly enacted MA gun bill I applaud the Massachusetts House and Senate for enacting a very thoughtful new comprehensive gun violence prevention bill that is specifically targeted to close dangerous loopholes in our existing gun safety laws …

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

June 21, 2024 at 5:18 PM

Victory! SCOTUS Upholds Restriction on Guns

SCOTUS Upholds Restriction on Guns Under Domestic-Violence Restraining OrdersWe are extremely pleased for today's SCOTUS ruling against Rahimi. From the SCOTUS Blog - The Supreme Court on Friday upheld a federal law that bars anyone subject to a domestic-violence restraining order from possessing…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

June 7, 2024 at 3:59 PM

Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness

#WEARORANGEIn June, we #WearOrange for Gun Violence Awareness. Send us your #WearOrange photos and we'll feature them next month! Join us at the State House on Tuesday June 18, 2024 at noon for a press conference with the MA Coalition, Giffords, Brady and Everytown. Speakers include former Congres…

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May 2, 2024 at 3:02 PM

New from Stop Handgun Violence

#SHV30 We applaud the Biden Administration for implementing expansion of background checks as part of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. Stop Handgun Violence has advocated for comprehensive background checks on ALL gun sales and closing the gun show loophole for YEARS!! One of our favorite billb…

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April 3, 2024 at 2:27 PM

In memory of Gary Koepke

#SHV30 Gary Koepke served on the Stop Handgun Violence board for decades and was the creative lead for many of our most impactful Mass Pike billboards. Read more about Gary and his amazing achievements here. Donate in Honor of Gary ON OUR CALENDAR April 11th at the State House for the MA Coalition…

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January 29, 2024 at 3:05 PM

#SHV30 and MA Safer Act Bill

#SHV30 Gayle Miles, Kendra's mom, shared her memory of Stop Handgun Violence. Our first billboard on the Mass Pike in 1995 paid tribute to her daughter's life and 14 other children. Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in America.  We’re highlighting our 30 years on soc…

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January 18, 2024 at 5:06 PM

#SHV30 and Call to Action

#SHV30 Stop Handgun Violence was founded 30 years ago by John Rosenthal and the late Michael Kennedy. Initially recognized for the massive billboard campaigns on the Mass Pike, we are also proud of our advocacy and student organizing projects in the Commonwealth. Do you have a special memory or phot…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

December 28, 2023 at 3:01 PM

What we can do with your help.

Sonya with students at a Boston rally for a Safer Tomorrow in March 2023.Dear Stop Handgun Violence Community,  Our annual appeal is drawing to a close. As a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, we depend on our community to help fund our work.   With your donation, we can show up at the Massachusetts State House …

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  John Rosenthal · [email protected]

December 19, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Wrapping up 2023

 Dear Friends, Thank you for supporting Stop Handgun Violence!  In July, Boston Globe published my Op-Ed calling for a federal ban on Assault Weapons. It was very well-received by the public and elected officials, and garnered several poignant letters to the editor from Boston Globe readers.  A blo…

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December 7, 2023 at 6:05 PM

Season's Greeting!

A blocked Senate vote for the AWB bill**Season's Greetings** Stop Handgun Violence attended the States United to Prevent Gun Violence annual meeting and Center for American Progress GVP conference. Sonya used this opportunity to engage with state partners, advocates and the White House Office of GVP…

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November 21, 2023 at 3:00 PM

A bounty of thanks

DONATE TODAY! Attorney General Campbell Launches Gun Violence Prevention Unit  'The AG’s new GVP Unit will help prevent senseless gun violence, help law enforcement prevent and solve gun crimes, help Communities and families and will continue to make Massachusetts the safest state in the nation wi…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

November 1, 2023 at 3:39 PM

Happenings at SHV

What's Happening at SHV John was featured as one of the key panelists at the Cabot co-sponsored with Leading Ladies. In the aftermath of the Lewiston mass shooting, John spoke live about the gun violence epidemic on the Jim & Margery show. House Minority Whip Katherine Clark and Rep. Maxwell F…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

August 21, 2023 at 4:05 PM

Advocacy day rain or shine!

Register for MA Advocacy Day MA State House Advocacy Day Advocate for gun safety legislation with us and our partners - the MA Coalition, Moms Demand Action, GIFFORDS, and the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. WHAT: Register to meet with your state legislator- click below! WHEN: Wednesday Sep…

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  Sonya Y. Coleman · [email protected]

July 11, 2023 at 2:05 PM

ICYMI, Assault Weapons Ban Op-Ed

Don't let an assault weapon end another life.   “While easily concealable handguns account for the majority of the average daily 130 firearm deaths and 150 injuries (including a child shot every 30 minutes and seven killed every day), many mass shootings occur with military-style assault weapons and…

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  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]

June 29, 2023 at 8:37 PM

Update: MA Omnibus Bill Filed!

An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws We are pleased to see a Massachusetts omnibus bill, an Act Modernizing Firearm Laws, HD.4420 was filed by the Joint Committee on the Judiciary House Chair Michael Day.  Thanks to all who took action to help advance the omnibus bill! A Judiciary committee hearing TBA…

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  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]

June 16, 2023 at 4:02 PM

#WearOrange at the State House!

Gun Violence Awareness MonthGun Violence Awareness Month  We'll be on the steps of the MA State House with our local and national partners including MA Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence, Moms Demand Action, Giffords and Brady to mark June as Gun Violence Awareness month and the anniversary of the S…

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  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]

May 25, 2023 at 4:01 PM

What's happening at SHV

Monthly News from SHV  What's happening at SHV?Massachusetts legislation session has begun and Stop Handgun Violence is anticipating an Omnibus Bill. We meet regularly with our MA Coalition partners and have outlined our priority bills to include the following:Prohibit already banned assault style w…

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April 20, 2023 at 4:09 PM

News from Stop Handgun Violence

SOLUTIONS TO THE GUN VIOLENCE EPIDEMIC Every day over 100 will die and there will be a school shooting and a mass shooting of 4 or more people. If not now when do we call out the obstructionists in Congress who are standing in the way of effective gun violence prevention laws like we’ve proven to …

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March 23, 2023 at 4:00 PM

Take Action!

Rally, Educate, Advocate Rally, Educate, Advocate Saturday 3/25: RALLY with student activists and survivors at the Boston Common Parkman bandstand for a Safer Tomorrow. 1PM rain or shine; and free MFOL T-shirts for rally goers!  Monday 3/27: A Conversation with David Hogg on 5 years after Parkland a…

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March 16, 2023 at 2:00 PM

Stand for a Safer Tomorrow

Students Rally at Boston Common!GUN VIOLENCE IS THE #1 CAUSE OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN AND TEENS   We stand with student activists and survivors on Saturday March 25th at 1 PM at Boston Common to raise their voices and demand a future free from gun violence. Join us as we stand for a #SaferTmrw to #End…

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March 1, 2023 at 10:30 PM

News from Stop Handgun Violence

MASSACHUSETTS GUN LAWS SAVE LIVES.Gun violence prevention is not theoretical - it’s a choice. If urban Massachusetts can do it, every state can do it.  - John Rosenthal Our full press statement here ON OUR CALENDAR Wednesday March 8th: Unpacking American Gun Policy hosted by GBH Studios. Info &am…

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February 14, 2023 at 1:20 PM

5 Years After Parkland - Another School Shooting

A Night of Terror at Michigan State ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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January 19, 2023 at 2:17 PM

Welcome 2023

  HAPPY NEW YEAR!  Thanks to many of you, Stop Handgun Violence raised $10k for our online year-end appeal. We are grateful that our supporters continue to prioritize our work to save lives from gun violence. We also launched …

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  Stop Handgun Violence · [email protected]

December 30, 2022 at 4:15 PM

New Year, New Leadership

We're happy to announce that Sonya Yee Coleman will step up as our new Executive Director. Sonya has been advocating for gun violence prevention in Massachusetts since 2012. She joined Stop Handgun Violence in 2018 by volunteering to help organiz…

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December 27, 2022 at 3:00 PM

2022 A year in review

2022 was a year of change. With your support, we joined a national coalition of organizations to get the first federal gun violence prevention legislation passed in decades. Although the Safer Communities law does not accomplish everything we hoped for, …

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  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]

November 29, 2022 at 3:26 PM

Be part of our #GivingTuesday

Today is Giving Tuesday; a day when America gets together to show support for nonprofits doing essential work. Here at Stop Handgun Violence, we believe our work is vital in saving lives from gun violence.   …

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November 22, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Happy Thanksgiving from SHV

Hi John, It's hard to believe the year is coming to a close! The holiday season is approaching and #GivingTuesday is now upon us. Help us raise awareness about our work advocating for gun laws to save lives! Donate today and share your support on s…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

November 7, 2022 at 12:00 PM

VOTE*VOTE*VOTE

TOMORROW IS ELECTION DAY! vote.org Get Out & VOTE! Voter turnout in our country is much lower than in other countries, around 60% in presidential elections and 40% in midterm election years. Of note in last year's e…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

October 24, 2022 at 10:00 PM

The Midterms are coming!

The midterms are coming! 15 days until Election Day Vote.org In the News: U.S. election offices tighten up security for midterm elections. New York Attorney General case against the NRA moves forward. West Virginia judge rules…

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  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]

October 7, 2022 at 12:30 PM

DV Awareness Month

  In the News: Firearms are the common weapon used by males to murder females in 2020. New federal gun law could help abuse victims.  Highland Park victim sues Smith & Wesson’s over deceptive marketing tactics. The NRA is a Firehouse of…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

September 20, 2022 at 8:37 PM

Happy Voter Registration Day!

** Today is National Voter Registration Day ** Are you registered to vote? Check your voter registrations status now! Vote.org   Contact Us Stop Handgun Violence 12…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

September 16, 2022 at 2:14 PM

Out-of-state groups challenge MA gun laws.

  In the News: Five lawsuits filed by out-of-state pro gun groups against MA gun laws. MA Extreme Risk Protective Order gets little use in the Commonwealth. Gun manufacturers like Smith & Wesson move out of states as they face backlash on…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

September 6, 2022 at 4:13 PM

Massachusetts Votes!

It's Primary Election Day in Massachusetts!  Find your polling location! In the News: Tracking the aftermath of the SCOTUS ruling on Bruen.  Colorado gun laws and other states being challenged after SCOTUS. Maryland assault weap…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

September 1, 2022 at 4:28 PM

More guns than people in the USA

  America has more guns than people. A small arms survey reported that citizens own 393 million guns. But it hasn't always been this way - read John Hopkins history of guns in America. In the News: Texas has more fatal road rage shooti…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

August 25, 2022 at 2:24 PM

Massachusetts Votes

  Hey Massachusetts! Do you have a Voting Plan?  Application deadlines are approaching for mail-in ballots to vote in the September 6th primaries: Due by 5pm, on Mon. AUG 29   For the November 8th general election:Mail in ballot applications…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

August 17, 2022 at 12:00 PM

Back to school creates safety anxieties.

  In the News: Back to school brings fear and anxiety over safety. A North Carolina sheriff stocking schools with AR-rifles in response to Uvalde. Texas schools were already hardened and it didn't help Uvalde. Alex Jones concedes in trial t…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

August 2, 2022 at 3:45 PM

Massachusetts legislators respond to SCOTUS ruling

  After an extended legislative session, a compromise proposal was reached to update the Massachusetts gun licensing law in response to SCOTUS ruling on the Bruen case. It was sent to the Governor's desk Monday morning. In the News: Unde…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

July 28, 2022 at 5:38 PM

House Committee hearings to examine the role of gun manufacturers.

  The House Committee on Oversight and Reform examines the role of gun manufacturers in flooding our communities with weapons of war and fueling America’s gun violence crisis. The Committee sent letters to several companies, including Daniel Defense, LLC, S…

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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]

July 21, 2022 at 7:16 PM

Assault Weapons Ban voted out of Committee

U.S. House Judiciary Committee held its first markup of a federal assault weapons ban this Wednesday. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …

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