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  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
May 12, 2021 at 1:54 PM

Massachusetts blind spot to assault weapons

  In the News: Massachusetts has a blind spot to assault weapons. Gun stores in proximity to schools are not welcome in Newton. Wellesley addresses zoning for gun stores. Mass shooting at a birthday party in Colorado. Colorado i…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
May 4, 2021 at 12:30 PM

The man who brought MA gun deaths to a record LOW

"Restrictions work, says man who brought Massachusetts gun deaths to record low." Profile of founder John Rosenthal in The Guardian 4/24/21   John,   It all started in 1994, when Rosenthal owned…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 5:49 PM

John - Most Americans agree with you.

  John, You are not alone when it comes to your views on gun violence. Research from Navigator confirms that most Americans describe gun violence and mass shootings in the U.S. as a “crisis” or “major issue.” At Stop Handgun Violence, we applaud…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 5:20 PM

MA Legislation filed today "An Act to Prevent Mass Shootings"

An Act To Prevent Mass Shootings Today, State Representatives Marjorie Decker (D-Cambridge) and Frank Moran (D-Lawrence) filed legislation, co-sponsored by Senator Cynthia Creem (D-Newton) and Rep. Bud Williams (D-Springfield), that would prohibit …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
April 8, 2021 at 5:15 PM

ICYMI: President Biden Actions for gun violence

  Thanks to hundreds of you who took action, our partners, and thousands of advocates and volunteers across the country, President Biden announced six initial actions for Gun Violence Prevention today. One of those actions include regul…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
April 5, 2021 at 4:48 PM

The Time is NOW for Gun Law Reform.

  We join with our partners to call on the Biden Administration to take action on gun violence. Read our full letter here. In the News: Northampton police department creates an unarmed response unit. MA Attorney G…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
March 31, 2021 at 9:04 PM

Gun Safety Pledge

  We remain steadfast in advocating for gun law reform. Please take the #GunSafetyPledge with us. WATCH: SHV Founder, John Rosenthal, speaks on the current status of gun law reform for the country after multiple …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
March 25, 2021 at 3:20 PM

We do not have to live with mass shootings

“None of the things we’ve done (in Massachusetts) cause any inconvenience to responsible gun owners, we just do not give unrestricted access to guns to people who can’t pass background checks" -John Rosenthal, Founder   …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
March 23, 2021 at 1:48 PM

Another Mass Shooting

  Last night ten individuals, including a local police officer, were murdered in Boulder, CO by an individual with an assault weapon. Until recently assault weapons were banned by the city of Boulder, but only a week ago, the NRA claimed v…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
February 19, 2021 at 6:59 PM

Massachusetts 50TH in the Nation

  The CDC released its' 2019 data and we're proud to see Massachusetts at the bottom of the list. Read more about our Massachusetts model for gun violence reduction and prevention here. In the News: Amber Ward te…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
February 8, 2021 at 3:03 PM

Gun Violence in Black Communities

  Research from the Violence Policy Center (VPC) shows that black homicide victimization rate is 4x's the national homicide victimization rate, and greater than 6x's the homicide victimization rate for whites. Over 85% of black homicide vi…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
January 27, 2021 at 7:54 PM

In a Pandemic, Domestic Violence Surges.

  In the News: The Extreme Risk Protective Order was used 39 times in Massachusetts since 2018. In Maine, the Extreme Risk Protective Order Law was applied 13 times to prevent gun violence. Colorado Extreme Risk Protective Order pro…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
January 19, 2021 at 4:25 PM

A New Administration!

  We are hopeful that federal legislation will be a priority for the new administration that included gun violence prevention as part of their campaign platform. Even without legislation, a host of executive orders for gun control could sa…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
January 14, 2021 at 5:50 PM

Our Democracy is vulnerable.

  We witnessed an attack rooted in white supremacy and privilege at our Capitol last Wednesday. It also showed the vulnerability of our Democracy. NPR provides a timeline summary on that fateful day that has now resulted in 5 people dead. …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
January 4, 2021 at 11:32 PM

Cheers to a New Year!

  Happy New Year and THANK YOU to all who donated to our 2020 year end appeal! We are grateful that so many of you remain committed to our cause. With your financial support, we are able to continue to do the life-saving work of gun violence pre…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 31, 2020 at 1:00 PM

Happy New Year!

  Many of us are anxious for the New Year, but we're also proud of the many campaigns that we executed in 2020. Especially our Get Out The Vote message plastered on billboards in Boston, Atlanta, NYC and Florida; bumper stickers to supp…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 8:19 PM

Holiday Cheer

Wishing you a warm and happy holiday season... ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 17, 2020 at 4:26 PM

2020 - A Year in Review for Stop Handgun Violence

  Hi John, 2020 was a lesson on flexibility. Across the nation, families, businesses, schools, and nonprofits were forced to reimagine what was possible during a global pandemic. For Stop Handgun Violence, that meant we moved events to a v…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 7, 2020 at 9:02 PM

Action ALERT

Help us get our bills across the finish line! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 2, 2020 at 1:28 PM

ACTION ALERT: Crime Gun Bill

Dear John, We are in the final stretch! Take action to bring our priority bill on the floor for a VOTE. Please contact your own state legislators today, Wednesday December 2, 2020, to ask them to support H.2045/S.1388 An Act Relat…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 4:10 PM

ICYMI- it's #GivingTuesday!

We're asking for your support to donate AND take action tomorrow for MA Crime Gun Data & Analysis Bill. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  John Rosenthal · [email protected]
December 1, 2020 at 2:22 AM

#GivingTuesday Tomorrow

Busy tomorrow? Give today! Give Now Your gift will help us continue our work for gun violence prevention. For 26 years, we have advocated for stronger gun laws and promoted gun violence awareness and safety at the st…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 25, 2020 at 3:52 AM

Happy Thanksgiving!

(In Boston November 2018) Thanksgiving may feel different this year, but we remain grateful to all who have supported us over the last 26 years. On December 1st, please join us for Giving Tuesday; a day when the entire country gathers to g…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 17, 2020 at 2:10 PM

Save the Date: Giving Tuesday

  In the News: Gun violence up in major cities across Massachusetts. California courts deny injunction on age-limit for gun purchases. In Kentucky, a surge in gun violence deaths among students prompts action. Florida Governor see…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 9, 2020 at 4:43 PM

We voted to prevent gun violence!

  Congratulations to President-elect Joe Biden and VP-elect Kamala Harris!  We voted for so many things, but especially for gun violence prevention! At the DNC 2020, Biden highlighted the gun violence epidemic. More recently on the campaign t…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
November 3, 2020 at 12:00 AM

#VOTEFORCHANGE

    #VOTEFORCHANGE In 2018, young people across the country marched for an end to gun violence. Now, they're old enough to VOTE and marching to the polls in record breaking numbers.  Massachuse…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
October 23, 2020 at 10:34 PM

MA Voter Registration Deadline

  In the News: Shareholder group of Nuns ask Smith & Wesson to consider the impact of gun violence. A mass shooting in Arizona - a family of seven shot, tragically the baby died. South Floridian man arms himself with an AR-15 an…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
October 15, 2020 at 5:08 PM

EARLY VOTING

Check if your state has early voting. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
October 5, 2020 at 5:23 PM

Mobilize with Music this Wednesday

New Concert Time at 7:30pm -before the VP Debate ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
September 29, 2020 at 1:00 PM

35 Days until Election

    35 Days Until Election Get your bumper sticker #VOTEFORUS >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> In the News: ACLU-Mass…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
September 21, 2020 at 3:15 PM

Action Week for ACLU!

#PoliceViolenceHappensHere ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
September 16, 2020 at 2:52 PM

Concert Across America 2020

  In the News: After 6 weeks of silence, Governor Baker calls on legislators to move on a Police Reform bill. Father of two died after being shot outside his home in Lowell. Two Los Angeles county sheriff deputies shot in their vehi…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
September 11, 2020 at 4:21 PM

#VOTEFORUS - get your bumpah sticker!

    We are on a mission to share Joaquin's message. Donate $5 or more to get your #VOTEFORUS bumper sticker - click below! #VOTEFORUS    Local News and Beyond: Natick Police is hosting a gun b…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
September 1, 2020 at 10:00 AM

MA Primary Election TODAY!

    Your Vote Matters!  Four congressional seats are on the Massachusetts Primary Election ballot today. Watch the 60 Minutes story on Colorado Extreme Risk Protective Order law.  Florida man pulls gun on protes…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
August 24, 2020 at 2:30 PM

Spread the word #VOTEFORUS

  Dear John, We have just over two months until Election Day 2020. How will you make them count? We're working on getting out the vote on gun violence prevention. Last week, we put up a new billboard in Boston, pictured above, to remind f…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
August 20, 2020 at 7:39 PM

Are you ready for the September 1st Primary?

    In the News: Winthrop man made illegal ghost guns and 3,000 rounds of ammunition. California court of appeals reverses ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines. A Florida mother was shot during her child's …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
August 12, 2020 at 8:37 PM

Get the message out #VOTEFORUS

    Stop Handgun Violence and Change the Ref unveiled a new billboard designed by artist Manuel Oliver, the father of 17-year-old Joaquin Oliver, killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. The billboard's stark message and hashtag #…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
August 3, 2020 at 8:10 PM

Update: MA Public Safety Bills

    UPDATE: Massachusetts public safety reform bills will continue negotiations into August. Meanwhile, last Friday Governor Lamont signed into law police reform bills in Connecticut.   Gun violence in a pandemic. …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 29, 2020 at 2:25 PM

A month of gun violence in Massachusetts

As the death and injury count rise, we see this list as more than data. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 21, 2020 at 3:53 PM

Massachusetts models success for gun violence prevention!

  It's not by coincidence that Massachusetts has the second lowest gun death rate in the U.S. and has successfully reduced gun deaths by 40% over the past 25 years. We have taken a three-prong approach to reducing and preventing gun injuries an…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
July 14, 2020 at 2:27 PM

COMING UP: MA Voter Registration Deadline

    The Massachusetts deadline for voter registration is August 12th for the September 1st primary; and October 14th for the November presidential election.   VOTING MATTERS. In a recent Gallup poll, gun control was listed as one o…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 9, 2020 at 10:43 PM

Action Alert: Help get the public safety bill across the finish line

  BREAKING: Massachusetts Senate publicly announced more details behind SD.2968, An Act Relative to Saving Black Lives and Transforming Public Safety. The bill is expected to vote and pass in the Senate this week, but elected officials …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
July 2, 2020 at 2:24 PM

Gun violence nearly doubled in June

    Have a safe and peaceful Independence Day this weekend! Gun Violence doesn't stop in a pandemic. A rise in gun violence is being felt across the country. In Massachusetts, victim injuries and deaths have…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 25, 2020 at 5:51 PM

A Supreme Court decision!

The Supreme Court refuses to hear challenges to 10 gun laws. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 19, 2020 at 2:44 PM

Police Reform for Black Lives

    Black Lives Matter. Stop Handgun Violence stands in support of the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus Ten-Point Plan. Black lives matter and we must change policy at all levels to address systemic racis…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 12, 2020 at 2:27 PM

Fund violence intervention programs!

  We believe that Black Lives Matter. We believe that Police Violence is Gun Violence. In response to the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, there have been nationwide calls to reform and reimagine police forces and to invest …
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
June 5, 2020 at 2:01 PM

TODAY is #WearOrange

#WearOrange Action Help us get #WearOrange trending for gun violence awareness on social media! Take a selfie or record a video; add hashtags #WearOrange #EndGunViolence; then post and tag us @stophandguns on Twitter and Instagram for a retweet and story share.  …
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 3, 2020 at 1:01 PM

#WearOrange ACTION

For those who are looking to find ways to support marginalized communities, you could start here or join these conversations hosted by B.U. School of Public Health: A conversation on race and policing tonight, Wednesday June 3rd Diversity, Inclusion, Equity and…
  Zoe Grover · [email protected]
June 1, 2020 at 8:20 PM

#WearOrange GVP Advocacy Update

A message from Stop Handgun Violence As a non-profit organization working on an intersectional issue, we have a compelling responsibility to address the current protests happening in cities across the Commonwealth and the nation over the weekend. In this country…
  Sonya Coleman · [email protected]
May 27, 2020 at 3:35 PM

#WearOrange next week!

  #WearOrange Week of Action Kicks Off Monday June 1st: CRUSH IT! Show your #WearOrange support on Facebook by adding a frame to your profile pic. Select to update your profile photo; click on Add Frame; search for 'Wear Orange SHV' frame; add it, the…