
BE THERE: Vigil and Call for Action
Denver and Aurora have seen a significant number of gun incidents and gun fatalities. This summer a number have involved youth, who, ironically, are prohibited
Colorado Ceasefire is the longest-running grassroots gun violence prevention organization throughout 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 efforts are making a difference.
STATISTICS
In 2022, gunfire took the lives of 1,033 individuals.
Suicides comprised 67% of gun deaths.
Source: Colorado Department of Health and the Environment (CDPHE)
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.
Denver and Aurora have seen a significant number of gun incidents and gun fatalities. This summer a number have involved youth, who, ironically, are prohibited
Colorado Newsline, August 22, 2023 – Hakeem Jeffries joins Rep. Joe Neguse, local advocates to discuss root causes of gun violence and legislative successes. We
Federal Judge Improves Preliminary Injunction on Minimum Age Law By Eileen McCarron On April 28th, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill establishing a minimum age
Starting Monday August 7, new legislation raises the minimum age to purchase any firearm in Colorado to 21 years old. Colorado Ceasefire, a gun violence prevention organization,
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention gave $450,000 to 29 organizations. Click here to read KUNC’s coverage on the change Colorado Ceasefire is making possible
Greely Tribune, July 16, 2023 – A local effort to provide people with free gun locks is one of many initiatives to prevent gun violence
American Academy of Pediatrics, May 22, 2023 – (Abstract) Limiting firearm access is essential to decreasing teen suicide. Previous efforts have focused on household firearms;
Colorado Sun and KUNC.org, July 3 and 8, 2022 — Biofire in Broomfield has produced a gun that can only be used by someone with the
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Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Domestic abuse. Suicide. Mass shootings.
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Commonsense gun laws save lives.
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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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