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Founded by Gabby Giffords in 2013, we’re on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join the fight.
Minnesota’s new red flag law is already saving lives 👏👏👏
380 emergency petitions have been granted since the law went into effect last year. That’s 380 guns kept out of dangerous hands and countless tragedies prevented.
380 emergency petitions have been granted since the law went into effect last year. That’s 380 guns kept out of dangerous hands and countless tragedies prevented.
Red Flag law petitions for guns on pace to double in 2025
Minnesota's "Red Flag" law is gaining traction as a key tool in preventing gun-related tragedies.
www.fox9.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:26 PM
Minnesota’s new red flag law is already saving lives 👏👏👏
380 emergency petitions have been granted since the law went into effect last year. That’s 380 guns kept out of dangerous hands and countless tragedies prevented.
380 emergency petitions have been granted since the law went into effect last year. That’s 380 guns kept out of dangerous hands and countless tragedies prevented.
The gun industry is using fear tactics to make more gun sales online—urging customers to build mini arsenals before time runs out, and sacrificing public safety for their own profits.
These practices are dangerous and wrong.
These practices are dangerous and wrong.
The Gun Industry Is Embracing Digital Tactics to Turn Gun Buying Into a Habit
Records reveal how the National Shooting Sports Foundation, or NSSF, is expanding efforts to sell more weapons online.
www.thetrace.org
November 25, 2025 at 4:23 PM
The gun industry is using fear tactics to make more gun sales online—urging customers to build mini arsenals before time runs out, and sacrificing public safety for their own profits.
These practices are dangerous and wrong.
These practices are dangerous and wrong.
HORRIFIC: An 8 year-old girl and 30 year-old man were fatally shot this weekend when a fight broke out in a Lowes parking lot in Phoenix, AZ. Another child and a woman remain in the hospital.
Only in America do fights so often escalate because of easy access to guns.
Only in America do fights so often escalate because of easy access to guns.
2 killed in Phoenix shooting identified, 3 more injured. What we know
Witnesses reported seeing a woman take out her own gun and shoot back, police said.
www.azcentral.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:11 PM
HORRIFIC: An 8 year-old girl and 30 year-old man were fatally shot this weekend when a fight broke out in a Lowes parking lot in Phoenix, AZ. Another child and a woman remain in the hospital.
Only in America do fights so often escalate because of easy access to guns.
Only in America do fights so often escalate because of easy access to guns.
Chicago stepping back from these grants sends a message: When public safety resources become bargaining chips, communities lose access to the support they deserve.
www.reuters.com
November 24, 2025 at 4:19 PM
Chicago stepping back from these grants sends a message: When public safety resources become bargaining chips, communities lose access to the support they deserve.
11 years ago, Tamir Rice—just 12 years old—was fatally shot by police while playing in a Cleveland park. It was a national tragedy.
We’ll honor Tamir’s memory by fighting to end gun violence and the systemic racism that cut his life short.
We’ll honor Tamir’s memory by fighting to end gun violence and the systemic racism that cut his life short.
November 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
11 years ago, Tamir Rice—just 12 years old—was fatally shot by police while playing in a Cleveland park. It was a national tragedy.
We’ll honor Tamir’s memory by fighting to end gun violence and the systemic racism that cut his life short.
We’ll honor Tamir’s memory by fighting to end gun violence and the systemic racism that cut his life short.
We’re proud to support this strong slate of gun safety candidates running to flip key battleground House districts next fall.
Each of these leaders has what it takes to win and help secure a gun safety majority that will put public safety ahead of politics.
Each of these leaders has what it takes to win and help secure a gun safety majority that will put public safety ahead of politics.
November 21, 2025 at 5:07 PM
We’re proud to support this strong slate of gun safety candidates running to flip key battleground House districts next fall.
Each of these leaders has what it takes to win and help secure a gun safety majority that will put public safety ahead of politics.
Each of these leaders has what it takes to win and help secure a gun safety majority that will put public safety ahead of politics.
The President of the United States today amplified calls for members of Congress to be executed.
Political violence is a growing threat and all of us must stand firmly against those who fan its flames.
Political violence is a growing threat and all of us must stand firmly against those who fan its flames.
My husband @captmarkkelly.bsky.social is a 25-year Navy combat pilot veteran. He served our country with strength, courage, and integrity.
The President called him a traitor and demanded he be executed. It is dangerous and wrong. Americans need to stand up and say so.
The President called him a traitor and demanded he be executed. It is dangerous and wrong. Americans need to stand up and say so.
I've had a missile blow up next to my airplane, been shot at dozens of times by anti-aircraft fire, and launched into orbit — all for my country. I never thought I'd see a President call for my execution.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
Trump doesn’t understand the Constitution, and we're all less safe for it.
November 21, 2025 at 12:37 AM
The President of the United States today amplified calls for members of Congress to be executed.
Political violence is a growing threat and all of us must stand firmly against those who fan its flames.
Political violence is a growing threat and all of us must stand firmly against those who fan its flames.
This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives stolen from us in violent acts of hate and bigotry.
At least 27 trans people were killed this year according to @transequality.bsky.social, and many of them died by gun violence. America’s gun violence epidemic is fueling this crisis.
At least 27 trans people were killed this year according to @transequality.bsky.social, and many of them died by gun violence. America’s gun violence epidemic is fueling this crisis.
November 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
This Transgender Day of Remembrance, we honor the lives stolen from us in violent acts of hate and bigotry.
At least 27 trans people were killed this year according to @transequality.bsky.social, and many of them died by gun violence. America’s gun violence epidemic is fueling this crisis.
At least 27 trans people were killed this year according to @transequality.bsky.social, and many of them died by gun violence. America’s gun violence epidemic is fueling this crisis.
Today marks three years since five people were killed and 25 others were injured in a hate-fueled attack against the LGBTQ+ community at Club Q in Colorado.
Today and always, we honor the victims and survivors with action as we work to disarm hate and build a safer future for all.
Today and always, we honor the victims and survivors with action as we work to disarm hate and build a safer future for all.
November 19, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Today marks three years since five people were killed and 25 others were injured in a hate-fueled attack against the LGBTQ+ community at Club Q in Colorado.
Today and always, we honor the victims and survivors with action as we work to disarm hate and build a safer future for all.
Today and always, we honor the victims and survivors with action as we work to disarm hate and build a safer future for all.
Last night, the House advanced a bill to repeal background checks and safeguards on weapons that can be easily converted into guns.
If passed, this bill would arm domestic abusers and other violent criminals. It’s a direct assault on public safety.
If passed, this bill would arm domestic abusers and other violent criminals. It’s a direct assault on public safety.
GIFFORDS condemns House Judiciary Committee passage of bill to arm domestic abusers
WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention group led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement
giffords.org
November 19, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Last night, the House advanced a bill to repeal background checks and safeguards on weapons that can be easily converted into guns.
If passed, this bill would arm domestic abusers and other violent criminals. It’s a direct assault on public safety.
If passed, this bill would arm domestic abusers and other violent criminals. It’s a direct assault on public safety.
NEW: Major police orgs come out against the extremist concealed carry mandate, which would allow many to carry hidden, loaded guns nationwide without training or passing a background check.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
Law Enforcement Does Not Want a National Concealed Carry Mandate
Police agree that a national concealed carry mandate endangers the public and law enforcement, and allows criminals to hide in plain sight.
giffords.org
November 18, 2025 at 6:07 PM
NEW: Major police orgs come out against the extremist concealed carry mandate, which would allow many to carry hidden, loaded guns nationwide without training or passing a background check.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
It’s dangerous for police and the communities they are sworn to protect.
If Congress passes a national concealed carry mandate, anyone you see could have a gun on them—and the police would be powerless to protect you.
Leaders must stand up for public safety and put a stop to the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda.
Leaders must stand up for public safety and put a stop to the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda.
The Gun Lobby Wants to Pass a National Concealed Carry Mandate. It’s a Really Bad Idea.
A national concealed carry mandate means that almost anyone you see could have a gun—and the police would be powerless to protect you.
giffords.org
November 17, 2025 at 2:14 PM
If Congress passes a national concealed carry mandate, anyone you see could have a gun on them—and the police would be powerless to protect you.
Leaders must stand up for public safety and put a stop to the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda.
Leaders must stand up for public safety and put a stop to the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda.
Aleyah Fernandez, 23, was struck by a stray bullet last month while walking with her boyfriend in Boston, MA.
She’s now paralyzed from the waist down. Aleyah worked hard to secure a good job and place to live, and now her life is uprooted by gun violence.
She’s now paralyzed from the waist down. Aleyah worked hard to secure a good job and place to live, and now her life is uprooted by gun violence.
‘Things were just going good for me.’ Woman walking down Roxbury street with her boyfriend paralyzed by stray bullet. - The Boston Globe
“I was just praying to God, please don’t let me die,” Aleyah Fernandez said in a phone interview from her hospital bed.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 15, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Aleyah Fernandez, 23, was struck by a stray bullet last month while walking with her boyfriend in Boston, MA.
She’s now paralyzed from the waist down. Aleyah worked hard to secure a good job and place to live, and now her life is uprooted by gun violence.
She’s now paralyzed from the waist down. Aleyah worked hard to secure a good job and place to live, and now her life is uprooted by gun violence.
Law enforcement leaders across the nation agree: A national concealed carry mandate is dangerous.
“We should not be forced to accept reciprocity with places where any buffoon who has a pulse gets to carry a gun.”
“We should not be forced to accept reciprocity with places where any buffoon who has a pulse gets to carry a gun.”
Law Enforcement Does Not Want a National Concealed Carry Mandate
Police agree that a national concealed carry mandate endangers the public and law enforcement, and allows criminals to hide in plain sight.
giffords.org
November 14, 2025 at 3:16 PM
Law enforcement leaders across the nation agree: A national concealed carry mandate is dangerous.
“We should not be forced to accept reciprocity with places where any buffoon who has a pulse gets to carry a gun.”
“We should not be forced to accept reciprocity with places where any buffoon who has a pulse gets to carry a gun.”
Extremists in Congress are pushing for a concealed carry mandate, which would allow people to carry hidden guns nationwide—regardless of state laws.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Why a federal concealed carry gun bill must be stopped - The Boston Globe
The law would force all states to recognize concealed carry permissions from anywhere else in the country, and would be highly dangerous for civilians and law enforcement.
www.bostonglobe.com
November 13, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Extremists in Congress are pushing for a concealed carry mandate, which would allow people to carry hidden guns nationwide—regardless of state laws.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
Now that the government has reopened, they can vote on this dangerous bill any day. They must vote NO.
GREAT NEWS: Denver made a historic $3.1 million investment in Community Violence Intervention programs 👏 👏 👏
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
November 12, 2025 at 8:19 PM
GREAT NEWS: Denver made a historic $3.1 million investment in Community Violence Intervention programs 👏 👏 👏
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
This funding is the first of its kind in Colorado, and will support organizations that interrupt cycles of harm with resources proven to save lives.
Since 2006, veterans have died by suicide nearly 20 times more often than soldiers have been killed at war.
Veterans deserve more than empty words. They deserve leaders who work to protect them.
Veterans deserve more than empty words. They deserve leaders who work to protect them.
November 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Since 2006, veterans have died by suicide nearly 20 times more often than soldiers have been killed at war.
Veterans deserve more than empty words. They deserve leaders who work to protect them.
Veterans deserve more than empty words. They deserve leaders who work to protect them.
A gunshot wound can change your life in seconds. For survivors, health care is nonnegotiable. We can’t talk about gun violence without talking about ensuring victims have access to affordable health care.
November 10, 2025 at 5:14 PM
A gunshot wound can change your life in seconds. For survivors, health care is nonnegotiable. We can’t talk about gun violence without talking about ensuring victims have access to affordable health care.
Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California—killing 12 people and injuring 16 others. Over 100 people were at the bar, and many of them had survived the Las Vegas shooting the year prior.
November 7, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Seven years ago today, a gunman opened fire at a bar in Thousand Oaks, California—killing 12 people and injuring 16 others. Over 100 people were at the bar, and many of them had survived the Las Vegas shooting the year prior.
HEARTBREAKING: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early this morning by apparent gun suicide. He was only 24 years old.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland dies by suicide after police chase
Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died Thursday morning from a self-inflicted gunshot wound following a police chase.
www.dallasnews.com
November 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
HEARTBREAKING: Dallas Cowboys defensive end Marshawn Kneeland died early this morning by apparent gun suicide. He was only 24 years old.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. Our hearts are with Marshawn’s family as they grieve this tragic loss.
From establishing the nation’s first gun violence prevention task force following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School to championing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, @pelosi.house.gov has always worked to build a safer future for all.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
My friend @pelosi.house.gov has served our country with grit, courage, and integrity.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
She stood with me after I was shot and she stood up for our country when the stakes were highest. Her leadership has been unmatched, and America is stronger because of her.
November 6, 2025 at 3:26 PM
From establishing the nation’s first gun violence prevention task force following the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School to championing the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, @pelosi.house.gov has always worked to build a safer future for all.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
We’re grateful for her leadership.
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed 26 people and injured 22 others at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
November 5, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Eight years ago today, a gunman killed 26 people and injured 22 others at a church in Sutherland Springs, Texas.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Nearly half of the victims were children—the youngest being just 17 months old.
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
November 5, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Gun safety wins elections. Last night’s overwhelming victories proved exactly that.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
We’re proud to have supported so many fierce gun safety champions on the campaign trail who won important races last night. With their leadership, we know a safer future is possible.
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
November 5, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Virginians have once again established a gun safety stronghold across the commonwealth! With the wins in the House of Delegates and the election of gun safety champion Governor-elect Spanberger, a safer future is finally within reach.
🚨 Mainers have voted to pass a red flag law, which will allow family members to petition courts to remove firearms from a loved one in danger.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
Maine passes ‘red flag’ law born out of the Lewiston shooting
The yes side of Question 2 had 60.1% of votes to 39.9% for the no side when the Bangor Daily News and its national partner, Decision Desk HQ, called the race at 9:48 p.m. Tuesday.
www.bangordailynews.com
November 5, 2025 at 3:12 AM
🚨 Mainers have voted to pass a red flag law, which will allow family members to petition courts to remove firearms from a loved one in danger.
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...
www.bangordailynews.com/2025/11/04/p...