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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 2024, gunfire took the lives of 958 individuals.

Suicides comprised 74% 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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Learn about how Colorado Ceasefire helps turn grief into action:

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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2026 General Assembly Firearms Bills Status

January 21, 2026

This is a summary of firearms bills introduced in the 2026 Colorado General Assembly. The list will be continually updated through this year’s session. Colorado

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2025 Legislature Wraps: In a Record Year, Gun Violence Prevention Measures go 12-1

May 8, 2025

The 2025 Colorado General Assembly wrapped yesterday, capping a record-breaking year for gun violence prevention measures at the Capitol. In all, 12 new bills were

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WaPo: Under Gun Lobby Pressure, DOJ Looks to Roll Back Gun Regs

January 21, 2026

The Justice Department is considering loosening a slate of gun regulations as it seeks to bolster support from ardent Second Amendment advocates, according to a

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January 21, 2026

Did you know you can link your King Soopers loyalty card to Colorado Ceasefire, and support gun violence prevention in Colorado with every purchase? Learn

Good News: Appropriations Bill Passes, Includes $90 million for Violence Prevention

January 21, 2026

Photo by Caleb Fisher on Unsplash H.R. 6938, the Commerce, Justice, Science; Energy and Water Development; and Interior and Environment Appropriations Act, 2026, has passed

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DOJ Says Mailing Handguns Just Fine, after 99-Year Ban

January 21, 2026

A nearly 100-year-old federal ban on mailing handguns through the U.S. Postal Service is unconstitutional and cannot be enforced, according to an opinion released last

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Weiser Joins Cannabis/Guns Lawsuit

January 21, 2026

Photo by Plants for Persephone on Unsplash Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser has joined 18 other state AGs in fighting the repeal of a rule

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2026 Legislature Opens: Here Come the Bills!

January 21, 2026

The 2026 Colorado General Assembly convened last week, and three bills of interest were quickly introduced: SB26-004 Expand List of Petitioners for ERPO – Ceasefire

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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