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OUR MISSION

Colorado Ceasefire is the longest-running grassroots gun violence prevention organization in the State of Colorado. We are parents, teachers, students, community members, gun violence survivors (and more) who have been working since 2000 to prevent and reduce gun violence in Colorado. We provide education, outreach, and legislative advocacy. Our work is making a difference.

STATISTICS

GUN VIOLENCE IN COLORADO

In 2023, gunfire took the lives of 1,101 individuals.

Suicides comprised 67% of gun deaths.

Source: Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE)

Gun Homicides

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Gun Suicides

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Unintended

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Undetermined

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Legal Intervention

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ERPO SAVES LIVES

If you’re worried about the emotional state of a loved one who has a gun, learn how ERPO can help.

Colorado Ceasefire offers free presentations on ERPO, Safe Storage, and other important gun violence prevention tools.

Latest News

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2024 Legislative Agenda Status Update

February 29, 2024

2024 Colorado and Federal Firearm Bills Last Updated: May 9, 2024 Colorado Gun Violence Reform Proposals Signed into Law SB24-066 Firearms Merchant Category Code –

Colorado Gun Homicides Down, Denver WAY Down, First Half of ‘25

July 2, 2025

Some good news: Gun homicides in both Colorado and Denver are significantly down for the first six months of 2025, even below pre-pandemic levels, according

Trump’s Giant Ugly Bill Passes Senate, Complete with Gun-Lobby Giveaways

July 2, 2025

The U.S. Senate Tuesday passed Donald Trump’s budget bill, which will cost 17 million Americans their health insurance and drive up the cost of care

RI Assault Weapons Ban Signed Into Law

July 2, 2025

Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee on June 26 signed legislation that bans the sale of certain military-style weapons in that state. The law (2025-S 0359A)

Experts: You Need ‘Em, We Got ‘Em. Help Us Spread the Message!

July 2, 2025

Colorado Ceasefire is committed to sharing our knowledge and expertise to engage and educate others on issues, laws, and effects of both gun violence and

Hispanic Gun-Death Rates Rise Along with Gun Marketing: Study

July 2, 2025

Faced with the saturation of the traditional white-male market for guns in the U.S., America’s firearms industry has targeted Hispanics as a new untapped market

‘Senseless’ Podcast Explores Mass Shootings, Healing

July 2, 2025

After the murder of her father in the 2021 Boulder King Soopers shooting, Erika Mahoney is exploring the topics of gun violence, trauma and healing

ACT

Together we do make a difference.
Learn about simple but important actions that matter.

LEARN

Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Domestic abuse. Suicide. Mass shootings. There is help.
Learn how to keep your family safe.

ADVOCATE

Commonsense gun laws save lives and preserve rights.
Make sure your legislator knows where you stand on gun safety.

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OUR WORK

Since 2000, Colorado Ceasefire has earned a reputation as the preeminent source of research, legislation and information on gun violence prevention in Colorado. Take a look at some of the important work we’re doing in the State.

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