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
In 2024, gunfire took the lives of 958 individuals.
Suicides comprised 74% 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.
SB25-003 High Capacity Magazine Ban Enforcement – (PASSED!)Status: Signed by Gov. Polis 4/10 . (Sens. Tom Sullivan and Julie Gonzales, Reps. Andrew Boesenecker and Meg
More than 70% of Americans support prohibiting guns in bars, sports stadiums, and protests or rallies, places where alcohol is served or conflict may arise,
The City of Baltimore’s lawsuit against a gun shop accused of illegally selling untraceable ‘ghost gun’ kits began Aug. 18. Baltimore accuses Hanover Armory of
As kids head back to school, one of the smartest things adults can do to keep kids, classrooms, and communities safe from gun violence is
Concealed handgun permit holders are responsible for at least 2,817 deaths not involving self-defense since 2007, according to the Violence Policy Center’s (VPC) ongoing Concealed
Over the past decade, firearm suicide rates increased over 40 percent for young people ages 10 to 24—more than most other age groups. And most
Give a listen to Season 3 of Systemic, the podcast from Colorado Public Radio. This season delves deep into issues surrounding teen gun crime in
Extreme Risk Protection Orders.
Domestic abuse. Suicide. Mass shootings. There is help.
Learn how to keep your family safe.
Commonsense gun laws save lives and preserve rights.
Make sure your legislator knows where you stand on gun safety.
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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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