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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, and gun violence survivors 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

February 19, 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

Brady Memo Highlights Links Between Gun Laws and Crime Drop

April 22, 2026

Brady issued a memo on April 2 lauding the role gun laws have played in the recent drop in violent crimes. Among the statistics the

State ERPO Law Chart

The Trace: More Red States Banning ERPO Laws

April 22, 2026

Last weekend’s killings of eight children and wounding of two women in Shreveport, L.A., has focused attention on the fact that Louisiana legislators have defeated

Barrel Bill Stalled, Legislative Update

April 22, 2026

The FMDA “Free Men Don’t Ask,” a popular 3D-Printed ‘ghost gun’ frame that accepts a standard Glock barrel The Colorado House continues to lay over

Listen to This: Donna’s Law Podcast

March 31, 2026

Photo by Chris Lynch on Unsplash Great exploration of suicide prevention, including Donna’s Law, on this episode of the ‘Back from the Abyss’ podcast. Donna’s

3D Printing Bill Backers Remove Instruction Provision

March 31, 2026

Faced with the threat of a veto by Gov. Jared Polis, sponsors of HB26-1144, Prohibit Three-Dimensional Printing Firearms & Components, removed a provision that would

Polis Signs Social Media Bill

March 31, 2026

Gov. Jared Polis on Monday signed SB26-011, Search Warrants Provided to Covered Platforms, requiring social media companies to acknowledge and respond to search warrants promptly.

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.

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Commonsense gun laws save lives and preserve rights.
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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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