June 21 is ASK Day! This Friday, June 21, is ASK Day—part of Brady’s ASKing Saves Kids campaign to spread awareness about the importance of asking about unlocked guns where children play. The beginning of summer, when kids typically spend more time at the homes of friends and family members, is the perfect time to
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Media Release: Polis Signs Record Eight Gun Violence Bills
Seven new measures become law, one issue goes on 2024 ballot DENVER, JUNE 10, 2024 —Eight new common-sense gun violence prevention measures have now been signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis, following a landmark 2024 Colorado Legislative session. Among the new laws are three Colorado Ceasefire considered to be high priorities, including requirements to
CO Ceasefire News: Wear Orange June 7-9
Image H/T WearOrange.org Wear Orange June 7-9 Join Colorado Ceasefire in honoring survivors and building community with those working to end gun violence by wearing orange this June 7-9. We honor the communities shattered by gun violence alongside the more than 120 people who are shot and killed, and hundreds more who are wounded and
CO Ceasefire News: Polis Signs Vehicle Storage, CBI Bills into Law
Last week Gov. Jared Polis signed two Colorado Ceasefire-supported bills into law: SB24-003, Colorado Bureau of Investigation Authority to Investigate Firearms Crimes, (Sens. Tom Sullivan, Meg Froelich and Monica Duran). This legislation gives the Colorado Bureau of Investigation the tools and funding to crack down on illegal gun activity and protect Colorado communities. HB24-1348, Secure
Media Release: Common-Sense Gun Measures Gain Legislative Approval as General Assembly Ends Session
DENVER, MAY 9, 2024 —Eight new common-sense gun violence prevention measures were passed in the 2024 Colorado Legislative session, which ended late Wednesday, Colorado Ceasefire announced today. A measure to require merchant category codes has already been signed into law by Governor Jared Polis, and Ceasefire looks forward to bill signings on the others within
Firearms, Youth Mental Health, & What Can Be Done
Colorado Ceasefire speaks with Yellow Scene Magazine on the intersection between gun violence prevention and youth mental health.
Colorado Ceasefire co-founder Eileen McCarron on Colorado proposed gun laws
Hear about the gun violence prevention laws that Colorado Ceasefire is pushing for at the State Capitol
Colorado Ceasefire Empowers Young Artists to Advocate for GVP
We’re proud to empower young artists London Monroe and Abigail Velasquez to spread the message of gun violence prevention
2024 Legislative Agenda Status Update
2024 Colorado and Federal Firearm Bills Last Updated: May 9, 2024 Colorado Gun Violence Reform Proposals Signed into Law SB24-066 Firearms Merchant Category Code – Strongly Support; Status: Passed Senate 3rd reading 2/21 with vote of 22-11. Passed House 3rd reading on 4/8 with 38-21 vote. Governor signed into law 5/1. (Sen. Tom Sullivan and Reps.
Tom Mauser on “Banfield” to Discuss Crumbley Verdict
Tom Mauser, the father of Columbine victim Daniel Mauser, joins “Banfield” exclusively to discuss the guilty verdict for Jennifer Crumbley, the mother of Michigan school shooter Ethan Crumbley.