Coalition to Stop Gun Violence

FACT SHEET: The Biden Administration Cracks Down on Ghost Guns, Ensures That ATF Has the Leadership it Needs to Enforce Our Gun Laws | The White House Today, President Biden and Deputy Attorney General Lisa Monaco will deliver remarks in the Rose Garden to announce additional steps the Administration is

Bloomberg School Announces New Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions | Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health Two leading organizations dedicated to gun violence prevention—an academic center and an advocacy nonprofit—are merging to form a new center that will combine rigorous scientific research with public-policy advocacy.

Meet the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions, a new center at the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health channeling the expertise of the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence and the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Prevention and Policy into one new impactful organization. Learn more about CGVS on our new website: https://publichealth.jhu.edu/departments/health-policy-and-management/research-and-practice/center-for-gun-violence-solutions

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Congress took major action against gun violence by passing $50 million in funding for community violence intervention programs and reauthorizing the Violence Against Women Act. This legislation makes communities safer and has the power to save lives. https://www.thetrace.org/newsletter/federal-government-funds-gun-violence-research-for-third-straight-year/

Daily Bulletin: Federal Government Funds Gun Violence Research for Third Straight Year PLUS: Alabama becomes 22nd state to pass permitless carry.

News -> The Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee has BLOCKED efforts to repeal critical gun violence prevention laws. This is a victory for gun safety and making progress towards ending this public health epidemic. Read our full statement: https://www.csgv.org/virginia-senate-judiciary-committee-hearing/

Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee Hearing - The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence On Monday, the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee heard and defeated several House bills that would repeal gun violence prevention laws that were passed in 2020 and 2021.

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EFSGV on Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson's Historic Nomination - The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 25, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected], 202-531-6408 The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence Welcomes Historic Supreme Court Nomination of Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson WASHINGTON — The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violenc...

We must not forget any sentences handed down to the murderers pale in comparison to the years of life they callously stole from Ahmaud Arbery. Justice will be achieved when Black Americans no longer have to worry about guns catalyzing the deadly weapon of racism and hate.

All 3 defendants convicted of hate crimes in Arbery killing Whether the three white men sentenced to life in prison in state court for murdering Ahmaud Arbery also are guilty of hate crimes is now in the hands of a federal jury.

Gun violence is a public health crisis that imperils us all. The time is long overdue to enact evidence-based solutions that will save lives and prevent this needless bloodshed from continuing to inflict pain on so many communities. https://www.baltimoresun.com/news/crime/bs-md-annapolis-two-children-shot-20220222-5kzw3tohpbfptoejqeic7n2kwm-story.html

Two children shot ‘indiscriminately’ in Annapolis’ Robinwood public housing community, police say One of the victims was sent to University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center while the other is at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, according to police.

The Newtown settlement should put gun manufacturers on notice that they will be held accountable. The families who lost loved ones at Sandy Hook, and so many others, deserve justice. While far from enough, today's news is a step in the right direction. https://www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/sandy-hook-families-reach-settlement-gunmaker-remington-rcna16274

Sandy Hook families reach historic $73M settlement with gunmaker Re*****on The settlement with the maker of the rifle used in the 2012 elementary school massacre marks the first time a gun manufacturer has been held liable in a U.S. mass shooting.

NEWS -> The Virginia Senate has advanced a bill to establish the Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention, a major step in addressing the root causes of gun violence. Full statement from CSGV's Lori Haas, a leader in this effort: https://www.csgv.org/virginia-center-for-firearm-violence-intervention-and-prevention/

Virginia Center for Firearm Violence Intervention and Prevention - The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Today, the Virginia Senate passed a bill, (SB487), in a bipartisan vote aimed at addressing the ever-increasing public health epidemic of gun violence in the Commonwealth.

On the fourth anniversary of the tragic shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, we remember the lives of the 17 victims and work to honor their memories by fighting to end gun violence.

"Flooding the streets with cops simply isn’t a long-term solution," says Dallas Police Chief Eddie Garcia, who has funded violence interrupters and facilitated collaboration among different city agencies. With the new approach, the murder rate dropped 13% last year. https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2022-02-03/defying-national-trend-violent-crime-in-dallas-is-down

As Violent Crime Falls in Dallas, Answers Go Beyond Policing As other major U.S. cities double down on policing in response to an increase in homicides and violent crime, Dallas officials are taking a different approach.

With 10 people shot in 48 hrs in Little Rock, mayor declares gun violence as a public health emergency: https://www.fox16.com/news/local-news/little-rock-board-considering-state-of-emergency-for-gun-violence-in-the-city/

Little Rock Board, Mayor declare gun violence public health emergency The Little Rock City Board of Directors considered a State of Emergency Declaration Tuesday, hoping to curb gun violence in the city.

NEWS -> $2.5 million in new funding secured during the last legislative session will be available to localities and nonprofits or community-based gun violence intervention programs in Virginia, which released a grant solicitation this week. Full statement: https://www.csgv.org/virginia-department-of-criminal-justice-services-grant-solicitation/

Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services Grant Solicitation - The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence This week the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services released a grant solicitation to address the increasing gun violence crisis in the Commonwealth.

Major development out of California -> San Jose votes to be first U.S. city to mandate gun liability insurance. Read more: https://www.reuters.com/world/us/san-jose-votes-be-first-us-city-require-gun-liability-insurance-2022-01-26/

San Jose votes to be first U.S. city to mandate gun liability insurance Gun owners in San Jose, California, would be required to carry insurance coverage for their weapons and pay an annual "harm reduction" fee under a newly approved city ordinance believed to be the first of its kind in the United States.

“Gun violence is a public health issue that requires urgent attention and action,” said Orlando City Commissioner Bakari Burns, as Orlando commits funding to gun violence prevention on the grassroots level. Read more: https://www.orlandosentinel.com/news/orange-county/os-ne-orlando-community-violence-initiative-20220124-twg5mrixkranfoliwgs5xx47s4-story.html

Orlando commits federal dollars toward gun-violence prevention Orlando commissioners agreed to dedicate a portion of pandemic-relief money toward a gun-violence initiative intended to target those most likely to be shot or to shoot others, in hopes of diverting them from crime.

Reports suggest that the hostage-taker in Texas purchased the handgun used in the antisemitic attack in a private sale. Confronting religious hate requires strengthening gun violence prevention laws and closing these loopholes. https://apnews.com/article/texas-synagogue-hostage-taker-f2b96edefda5b51813e66e743d2edf62

Texas synagogue hostage-taker had stayed in area shelters | AP News COLLEYVILLE, Texas (AP) — An armed man who took four people hostage during a 10-hour standoff at a Texas synagogue had spent time in area homeless shelters in the two weeks leading up to the attack, and was dropped off at one by someone he appeared to know.

Dr. King spent his life fighting for Black Americans. To embrace his legacy, the gun violence prevention movement must do so as well. We must work to ensure those closest to the pain are closest to power. Read Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence's full statement: https://efsgv.org/press/honoring-martin-luther-king-jr-s-legacy/

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More guns lead to more gun deaths. As this analysis in The Atlantic demonstrates, a significant increase in gun sales in 2020 helped fuel the rise in gun violence. To confront this public health crisis, we must speak truth about its cause. https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2022/01/gun-sales-murder-spike/621196/

The Data Are Pointing to One Major Driver of America’s Murder Spike A massive increase in gun sales in early 2020 seems to have contributed to the recent rise in homicides.

"It's about saving lives, coming together and everyone doing what they can to make change," said Philadelphia Eagles safety Anthony Harris after his team created End Philly Gun Violence with City of Philadelphia Government to fund 32 different area nonprofits to make the city safer. https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/eagles-team-up-with-city-of-philadelphia-for-anti-gun-violence-campaign-its-about-saving-lives/amp/

Eagles team up with City of Philadelphia for anti-gun violence campaign: 'It's about saving lives' Dallas Goedert, Rodney McLeod among players who helped propel campaign

The people who murdered Ahmaud Arbery will rightfully spend many decades behind bars, but true justice won't be achieved until people of color in this country can live their lives without the threat of racism or gun violence. https://apnews.com/article/ahmaud-arbery-georgia-race-and-ethnicity-sentencing-savannah-0d1a8ed25f1a075844160f253a9d0535

Arbery killers get life in prison; no parole for father, son | AP News BRUNSWICK, Ga. (AP) — Three white men convicted of murder for chasing and killing Ahmaud Arbery were sentenced to life in prison Friday, with a judge denying any chance of parole for the father and son who armed themselves and initiated the deadly pursuit of the 25-year-old Black man.

One year ago, the US Capitol was attacked. Insurrectionists are emboldened by decades of gun industry propaganda claiming that the 2nd amendment protects a right for individuals to overthrow the government with guns. That's a dangerous lie. This "insurrectionary theory" of the 2nd amendment has little basis in either the historical or modern application of the Constitution. No court has ever recognized this "right." There is evidence the framers adamantly opposed armed insurrection. More: https://efsgv.org/press/insurrection-report/

Defending Democracy: Addressing the Dangers of Armed Insurrection - The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202.531.6408 New Report: Armed Insurrectionism Threatens Democracy: We Must Act Now The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence warns that the combination of guns and insurrectionist beli...

How to confront the growing threat of armed insurrectionism in 5 steps:

✅ Better regulation of public carry
✅ Restrict paramilitary activity
✅ Limit guns in political spaces
✅ Pass Extreme Risk Protection Orders
✅ End preemption laws

Defending Democracy: Addressing the Dangers of Armed Insurrection - The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 3, 2022 MEDIA CONTACT: Adam Peck, West End Strategy Team [email protected]; 202.531.6408 New Report: Armed Insurrectionism Threatens Democracy: We Must Act Now The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence warns that the combination of guns and insurrectionist beli...

"Gun violence is a public health problem because it causes injury and death. It significantly disrupts the physical and emotional wellbeing of those involved," says Dr. Ruth Abaya in the Philadelphia Inquirer. Read more about how a public health approach is vital: https://www.inquirer.com/health/expert-opinions/gun-violence-public-health-approach-20220104.html

What does it mean to take a public health approach to reducing gun violence? | Expert Opinion Tired of treating patients after the shots are fired, doctors long to be part of a solution that begins much further upstream. This is where a public health approach begins.

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As Virginia considers reckless legislation that would eliminate the one handgun a month limit, CSGV's Lori Haas recalls the time before the limit took effect, telling WVTF Music and RADIO IQ, "For years and years and years, suppliers of handguns to criminals knew they could come to Virginia, buy 10, drive out of state and sell them on the street. And that's exactly what they did." https://www.wvtf.org/news/2021-12-22/debate-over-handgun-purchases-will-be-back-at-the-general-assembly

Debate over handgun purchases will be back at the General Assembly The debate about guns may become one of the big themes of the upcoming General Assembly session, thanks to a new Republican majority.