Colorado Ceasefire Executive Director Laney Sheffel distributed gun locks and served as a panelist during the NAACP Aurora Youth Violence Prevention & Wellness Forum on Jan. 31. The summit was highly successful, with roundtable discussions focusing on youth perspectives on gun violence. If you have an upcoming event you think Ceasefire can contribute to, let
Gun violence prevention groups across the state are gathering on Thursday, Feb. 26 to advocate for critical gun reform. Join us to learn about the bills being considered, and then visit your state senator or representative to encourage their support! Thursday, Feb. 268:30 AM – 1 PMCentral Presbyterian Church, 1660 Sherman Street, 2 blocks north
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 new story in The Washington Post (paywall). Some of the changes are expected to ease restrictions on the private sale of guns and loosen regulations on shipping firearms. Other changes
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 how to participate in the program here. Search for us under “Colorado Ceasefire Outreach,” and our organization number is LX706. It’s an easy way to support our efforts towards a
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 both houses of Congress and now awaits President Donald Trump’s signature. This legislation includes $50 million for the Community Based Violence Intervention and Prevention Initiative (CVIPI) housed in the Department
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 week by the Department of Justice. Postal Service policy has been that nonmailable firearms must be reported to the United States Postal Inspection Service, then referred to the relevant U.S.
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 barring cannabis users (recreational and medicinal) from lawfully buying and owning firearms. The U.S. Supreme Court last year agreed to review the case after a lower court ruled that drug
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 Supports (Sens. Tom Sullivan / Rep. Meg Froelich). Adds health-care facilities, behavioral health treatment facilities, K-12 schools, and institutions of higher learning as institutional petitioners that may petition for an
The violence related to the massive smuggling of guns from the US into Mexico is well documented. But our neighbors to the north suffer from America’s weak gun regulations as well. The New York Times reports that Canadian law enforcement is struggling with large numbers of guns smuggled in via cars, boats and even drones.
The holidays are over (sigh), but this piece from the Times of London offers a fascinating look at how gunmakers’ and -sellers’ fortunes ebb and flow with Republican and Democratic administrations and world events. A consistent bright spot for the industry, Christmas was especially important last year, as retailers have been suffering lower 2025 sales
