Gun violence prevention groups across the state gathered on Feb. 26 to advocate for gun reform. More than 100 people, including dozens of students, joined Ceasefire and other groups to learn about the bills being considered this year. Advocates then went to the state Capitol, where we scheduled more than 30 meetings with state legislators
The Georgia conviction of an alleged shooter’s father this week frustrates some Evergreen High School parents, who, nearly six months after the shootings there, say they are still searching for answers. Some parents say the bare investigative summary released by the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office has done little to satisfy them, and have requested the
New data from the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) show that states with the highest rates of overall gun death in the nation are those with weaker gun violence prevention laws and higher rates of gun ownership, according to a new Violence Policy Center (VPC) analysis. The state with the highest gun
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
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
Club Q tragedy not enough for El Paso County Sheriff to enforce high capacity magazine ban
In a recent and striking legal development, U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of San Diego once again overturned California’s decades-old ban on assault weapons. This decision carries significant implications for not only California but also for the broader discussion surrounding gun rights and gun control policies, including those in the State of Colorado. Judge Benitez’s
Federal Judge Improves Preliminary Injunction on Minimum Age Law By Eileen McCarron On April 28th, Governor Jared Polis signed a bill establishing a minimum age of 21 for any firearm purchase. That law went into effect on August 7th, but on that very day, a federal district court judge placed a preliminary injunction on the
Supreme Court takes up gun measure; more guns, more gun deaths; news on Parkland shooting trial
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