One in 15 American adults have been on the scene of a mass shooting, according to a recent study by the University of Colorado at Boulder. The study, published in the journal JAMA Network Open, says just under 7% of U.S. adults have been physically present for a mass shooting, which it defines as four
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Justice Lawyer: I Was Fired for Mel Gibson Gun Decision
A Justice Department attorney was fired a day after she refused to recommend that Mel Gibson, a convicted domestic abuser and prominent supporter of Donald Trump, should have his gun rights restored, she told the New York Times. Elizabeth G. Oyer, the former pardon attorney, said the action was an “alarming departure from longstanding practice,”
Tennessee Man Shot by Dog in ‘Freak Accident’
Memphis police say a man who was lying in bed with his girlfriend and a loaded handgun was shot when his pit bull jumped up onto the bed. Jerald Kirkwood told police that he was lying in bed with a female friend just after 4 am when his dog, Oreo, jumped up onto the mattress.
Save the Date: Colorado Ceasefire’s 25th Anniversary Gala, May 21
Be sure and pencil in Wednesday, May 21 for our 25th Anniversary Gala, a celebration of our 25 years of working to keep Coloradans safe where we live, work, and play! The event will feature dinner, speakers, and an auction. Stay tuned for an invitation and details. And if you or your business are interested
Ceasefire Outreach Preaches Safe Storage to Latina M.O.M.s
The Aurora Police Department invited Colorado Ceasefire Outreach to present on Safe Storage March 4 as part of their M.O.M. Project, which provides mothers with the tools and resources to help them keep their families safe. We were happy to share information with a group of Spanish-speaking mothers. Our community organizer, Joanna Rosa-Saenz (top center,
Colorado Firearm-Related Proposals Status (updated 06/5/25)
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 Froelich). Would ban the sale of most Semi-automatic firearms that accept detachable magazines and classifies rapid-fire devices as dangerous weapons. SB25-034 Voluntary No Buy – Strongly SupportStatus: Signed by Gov.
Legislative Update: Permitless Carry Bills now 0-14
HB25-1164, ‘Constitutional’ Carry of a Handgun, lost in a party-line vote in the House State Civic, Veterans and MIlitary Affairs Committee on Feb. 23. This bill would have allowed people age 18 and over to carry hidden handguns without a permit, but also: It would have lowered the age for permits under the current system
#1 GunTube Channel Shuts Down, Totally Not Because of Assassin Link, Plummeting Views
The most popular YouTube channel dedicated to guns, Demolition Ranch, will shut down later this year, reports The Smoking Gun. Although one might suspect the move is related to the significant negative attention the channel received after the gunman who attempted to assassinate President Trump at a Pennsylvania rally was found wearing a Demolition Ranch
Aurora Shooting Survivor Shares Healing Story in Podcast
Denver youth development organization Youth on Record has posted their newest youth-produced podcast episode, which delves into the lasting impact of gun violence and the role that art and community can play in the healing process. At 12 years old, Jacob Garrett escaped the mass shooting at a movie theater in Aurora. More than a
Survey Shocker: Most People Prefer Gun-Free Shopping
A new national survey from Guns Down America reveals a majority of American consumers increasingly expect businesses to take a stand specifically on gun violence prevention and are repelled by the presence of guns in the stores where they shop. The policies corporations implement can directly influence whether a customer stays or leaves in a
