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Colorado Ceasefire is the longest serving statewide, 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 for nearly twenty years to prevent and reduce gun violence in Colorado through education, outreach and legislative advocacy. Our efforts are making a difference.  

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Legislative Update

March 14, 2023

The 2023 Colorado Legislative Session has at least 5 gun violence prevention bills in progress motivated by the November 2022 Club Q shooting, the death of a Denver East High School student, and years of frustration about gun violence.

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Legislative Update

April 6, 2022

Good News! The Vote Without Fear Act has been signed by Gov. Polis, and revisions to a bill regarding guns in the hands of criminals has gone to the governor to sign.

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ERPO SAVES LIVES

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

STATISTICS

GUN VIOLENCE IN COLORADO


In 2021, gunfire took the lives of 1,059 individuals.

Suicides comprised 70% of gun deaths.

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

Note: Annual statistics have a reporting delay; 2022 is not yet published.

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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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Legislative Update

March 14, 2023

The 2023 Colorado Legislative Session has at least 5 gun violence prevention bills in progress motivated by the November 2022 Club Q shooting, the death of a Denver East High School student, and years of frustration about gun violence.

Add your name to our email list and stay updated on calls to action as our advocates work on legislation to keep our communities safe.

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ACTION ALERT

TELL CORY GARDNER TO PASS BACKGROUND CHECKS

Colorado’s U.S. Senator Cory  Gardner has accepted hundreds of thousands of dollars from the NRA.  That might be one reason he has not acted on the bill to require universal background checks on gun sales nationwide.  Let him know you want him to act.

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