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We are a movement of parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners & concerned citizens fighting to end gun violence and build safer communities. everytown.org

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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 4h
An ATF director pandering to gun industry groups? That’s an odd choice for the agency charged with enforcing our nation’s gun safety laws and holding bad actors in the gun industry accountable. 🤔
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ATF Leaders Pander to Gun Rights Groups at 2026 Conference
ATF Director Robert Cekada and Chief Counsel Robert Leider spoke candidly about their role in reshaping the agency under Trump.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 11h
On December 2, the Supreme Court has a choice to make: Keep these weapons of war out of our communities, or make it easier to arm the next mass shooter. etwn.us/awb-case
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 13h
It’s common-sense: States with strong gun safety laws like background checks, Extreme Risk laws, and secure storage requirements have fewer gun deaths. On November 3, let’s elect leaders who will protect our communities and save lives.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 04/10/2026
At least two people were shot and killed last night near a Los Angeles strip mall. Our hearts go out to the family and community grappling with this senseless shooting. Routine activities should not be marred by gun violence.
abcnews.com
At least 2 dead after shooting during party at LA strip mall: Police
At least two people were killed Friday in a shooting at a strip mall near Cal State Northridge, police said.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 04/10/2026
A homecoming game in Eden Prairie, Minnesota had to be evacuated last night after gunfire erupted outside of the stadium, injuring at least two people. Our hearts are with the community, who should have never had to experience this trauma.
startribune.com
Police: Shooting at Eden Prairie homecoming game was gang-related
The two people shot suffered non-life-threatening injuries. No arrests have been made. The shooting happened during the homecoming game outside the stadium.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 02/10/2026
BREAKING: Trump's Department of Justice will not appeal a Texas ruling that guts one of our nation's foundational gun safety laws. Months ago, Attorney General Todd Blanche said under oath that he would defend this near 100-year-old law. This will only lead to more preventable gun violence.
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Be SMART for Kids @besmartforkids.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
🎉 Our new website is live! We've made it easier than ever to find practical information and resources on secure gun storage. Whether you're looking for tips, tools, or guidance to help keep kids safe, the resources you need are just a click away! Take a moment to explore: besmartforkids.org
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 02/10/2026
When a gunman opened fire at the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Marisa Marano put her body over her younger sister and her friends, “because that’s what big sisters do.” Now, she’s a passionate advocate for gun safety as a volunteer with Moms Demand Action. Read her powerful story:
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1 October survivor renews push for assault weapons ban as U.S. Supreme Court prepares to hear challenge
A survivor of the 1 October mass shooting in Las Vegas is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to uphold assault weapons bans as the justices prepare to hear challenges to laws in Connecticut and Chicago.
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Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her) @ferrellzabala.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Trump dismissed domestic violence and called it a “lesser” crime in the past. If that were the case, over 70 women wouldn't be dying every month at the hands of an abuser. But they are. Instead of emboldening abusers and undermining survivors, we need to invest in real solutions that keep us safe.
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 02/10/2026
No action is too small to help flip the House! Whether it’s knocking doors or reminding your friends to vote, we can all play a role in electing Gun Sense Candidates on November 3. Check out our Campus Activations and sign up for one today: etwn.us/4ysiP2O
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 02/10/2026
Who authorized the sale of 100,000 military-surplus machine guns — converted to semi-automatic — for civilians? And will it open the door for other military weapons like M16s?
smokinggun.org
CMP to Sell Converted M14 Machine Guns to Civilians
The Civilian Marksmanship Program’s “special authorization” to sell over 100,000 M14s could open the door for other military weapons.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 02/10/2026
Any lawmaker who prioritizes the gun lobby over the safety of our communities doesn’t belong in office. On November 3, we’re ready to replace them with Gun Sense Candidates who will work to prevent gun violence. Find yours: gunsensevoter.org
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 01/10/2026
Disarm abusers. Protect survivors. Here’s eight ways you can raise awareness about domestic gun violence during Domestic Violence Awareness Month:
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8 Things to Do to Raise Awareness About the Intersection of Domestic Violence and Gun Violence
8 actions you can take during Domestic Violence Awareness Month or year-round to raise awareness about the deadly intersection of domestic violence and gun violence, and what can be done to prevent it...
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 01/10/2026
October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month — a time to call attention to America’s uniquely lethal domestic gun violence crisis. Domestic violence and gun violence are deeply interconnected, impacting millions of women, families, and communities.
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
Guns are the leading killer of kids and teens in this country, and many are killed in incidents of domestic violence. During Domestic Violence Awareness Month (#DVAM) we’re sounding the alarm on easy access to guns, which makes domestic violence even deadlier. buff.ly/efH6GIh
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
Eleven years ago today, a student with an assault weapon shot into a classroom at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. Nine people were shot and killed, and nine more were wounded. It is the deadliest mass shooting in Oregon’s modern history.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
On this day in 2017, a gunman armed with more than 20 AR-style rifles — many equipped with bump stocks and high capacity magazines — opened fire on a crowd during the Route 91 Harvest Festival in Las Vegas, Nevada. Sixty people were fatally shot and over 400 others were wounded.
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Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her) @ferrellzabala.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Over 70 — that’s how many women are shot and killed by an intimate partner every month. These are our mothers, sisters, grandmothers, and best friends stolen because guns make domestic violence more deadly. Join us this Domestic Violence Awareness Month as we raise awareness and share solutions.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 30/09/2026
A man opened fire at his workplace in Virginia, killing two co-workers and wounding another. After a pursuit by police, the man shot and killed himself. People in this country should be able to go to work, school, a concert, places of worship — anywhere — without the threat of being gunned down.
abcnews.com
2 employees killed, 1 hurt in workplace shooting in Virginia; suspect dead: Police
An employee allegedly opened fire in an act of "workplace violence" in Virginia, killing two coworkers and wounding one coworker.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 30/09/2026
Toddlers bringing loaded guns into their daycares is beyond outrageous, but it’s what can happen when the responsibility of owning a gun is not taken seriously.
abcnews.com
Toddler found with loaded handgun at daycare, parents expected to face charges: Police
Two parents are expected to face charges after a toddler was found with a loaded, holstered handgun inside a Michigan daycare facility, officials said.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 30/09/2026
AI companies do not need to wait for Congress or the courts to act when it comes to ensuring their chatbots aren't used to plan or inspire mass shootings or gun suicides. We have outlined key first steps companies can take today to save lives.
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Will AI make US mass shootings worse? It already has, report says
Advocacy group Everytown for Gun Safety’s new report details how AI has been used by mass shooters. The group is calling on AI companies to improve safety measures.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 30/09/2026
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Students Demand Action @studentsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
Our generation can’t keep losing our classmates to this preventable public health crisis. On the last day of #SuicidePrevention and Awareness Month, share these reminders and find more actions you can take: etwn.us/4dITkC2
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 29/09/2026
VICTORY IN CALIFORNIA! @governor.ca.gov signed The Firearm Printing Prevention Act into law, making California the second state in the nation to require 3D printers sold in California to incorporate technology that identifies and blocks attempts to print guns and illegal gun parts.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 29/09/2026
Memphis is among the cities deeply impacted by the Trump administration’s cuts to community violence intervention funding — programs that are proven to reduce gun violence. Programs like Heal 901 are continuing their critical work, but they could save many more lives with more resources.
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‘No One Is Born a Killer’
As the National Guard prowls city streets and federal funding for violence interruption dries up, a small but mighty team in Memphis works to stop teen gun violence before it happens.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
September may be coming to an end, but we can work to prevent our country’s devastating gun suicide crisis year-round. Among the most effective ways to save young lives is to ensure guns are always stored securely — unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 30/09/2026
Gun violence is the leading cause of death for young people in America — and that includes the devastating crisis of gun suicide. It doesn’t have to be this way. These tragedies can, and should, be prevented.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 29/09/2026
WATCH: This Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, Everytown Veteran Lead Chris Marvin discussed the “continuum of intervention” — a framework designed to help individuals, such as friends and family members, take actions to separate a person in crisis from firearm access and prevent gun suicide.
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Watch: Turning the Tide on Firearm Suicide
Lessons from veterans and gun owners on closing an urgent prevention gap.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 29/09/2026
On November 3, we’ll elect leaders who have proven they will take action and keep our communities safe from gun violence. Vote OUT gun extremists, vote IN Gun Sense Candidates! Learn more about Gun Sense Candidates running for office in your community: gunsensevoter.org
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 29/09/2026
The Trump Administration 🤝 🤝 🤝 The gun lobby and industry
smokinggun.org
Gun Groups Applaud DOJ Opinion on Under-21 Handgun Sales
In a recent opinion, the Department of Justice signaled that it won’t enforce federal minimum age requirements for buying handguns.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 28/09/2026
Three people were killed and four others were wounded when an argument over a cell phone escalated into gun violence in a Detroit home on Sunday. The presence of guns can turn everyday disagreements deadly.
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Mass shooting in Detroit tied to 'cellphone' dispute, community details violence
Three people are dead and four others were injured after a fight turned deadly at a home on Detroit's west side near Prest Street and Eaton Avenue.
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Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her) @ferrellzabala.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Nevada @studentsdemandaction.org leader Allan Jimenez Rodriguez's message to young Latinx folks who want to get involved in our movement? “Our fight isn't a sprint; it's a marathon. Don't let that discourage you from getting involved. Your story deserves to be told just as much as anyone else.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 28/09/2026
A 13-year-old student armed with a handgun and a large knife shot and wounded a special education teacher just outside Highland Middle School in Hobbs, New Mexico on Friday. The student had been inside for morning classes prior to the shooting.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 28/09/2026
The outcome of the midterm elections this November will determine if Congress can put a check on the Trump administration's lawlessness and stop them from gutting our gun safety laws. Take @padilla.senate.gov's advice: Make sure you're registered to vote. Text REGISTER to 644-33.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 26/09/2026
Life-saving progress on gun safety is on the line, so we have no choice but to go all in for Gun Sense Candidates. Help us flip Congress by hosting your own phone banking party! You bring some friends; we’ll bring the phonebank, script, merch and some training. Ready to host? Click the link:
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Gun Sense Can't Wait | Plan An Election Event
Now is our moment to help voters use their voices and their votes to fight for a future free from gun violence. And we need your help to get your friends, neighbors & family involved by hosting your ...
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 26/09/2026
Research shows that limiting access to lethal means of suicide saves lives — including by reducing access to guns. As John Hopkins’ Paul Nestadt said, “That’s the one that will save the most lives.”
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It’s Hard To Predict Who Will Be Suicidal. It’s Easier To Ensure People Can’t Shoot Themselves. - KFF Health News
Some mental health experts favor suicide prevention steps that are applied broadly, with protections that aren’t tied to an individual’s specific risk.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 26/09/2026
🗳️ Don’t forfeit your vote! Now’s the time to make sure you’re ready to vote for Gun Sense Candidates who will take action to protect our communities from gun violence. Text REGISTER to 644-33 or go here to register to vote or to check your voter registration: etwn.us/3TSr6xY
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 25/09/2026
A 17-year-old senior and star athlete was shot and killed just outside of his Houston school, where he gathered with friends this morning. Officials have not yet identified the student nor named any suspects. Guns are the leading killer of children and teens in this country. We are failing them.
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Family identifies Westbury High School senior killed in shooting near campus
Houston police are responding to a shooting on Chimney Rock Road near Westbury High School.
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Angela Ferrell-Zabala (she/her) @ferrellzabala.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Voting is not just our civic duty — it’s one small way we can honor the brave advocates who fought tirelessly so we could make our voices heard. Register to vote and make your voice heard on November 3: Text REGISTER to 644-33. gunsensevoter.org/register-to-vote
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 25/09/2026
Jamie, a Kentucky @momsdemandaction.org volunteer and @everytown.org survivor fellow, knows better than most that a gun leaves no room for a second chance. His older brother, Johnny, died by gun suicide when Jamie was just 13. “I blamed myself for decades.”
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 25/09/2026
NEW: The ATF is proposing to destroy older firearm records, potentially making crime guns impossible to trace. These records are critical investigative tools. We cannot afford to lose them.
smokinggun.org
ATF Proposal Would Make Older Crime Guns Untraceable
Pandering to gun groups, the ATF’s records retention rule could hinder roughly 50,000 crime gun traces each year.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 25/09/2026
Last week, the Trump Administration claimed a life-saving federal law that stops people under 21 from buying handguns from licensed dealers is unconstitutional and can’t be enforced. What could go wrong? @miatretta.bsky.social breaks it down.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 25/09/2026
HEARTBREAKING: Four-year-old Caleb Flax was sleeping in his Charlotte, North Carolina home when someone from outside fired into the home, killing Caleb. A woman in the home was wounded. A child’s bed should be where they sleep peacefully without the threat of gun violence. Caleb deserved better.
wcnc.com
Charlotte community remembers 4-year-old Caleb Flax with vigil, balloon release.
Caleb Flax was shot and killed while sleeping inside his northwest Charlotte home. Days later, the school community that loved him gathered in his honor.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 25/09/2026
“We’re just in a very dark period of time where we even have to think about that.” A staggering 15 states have laws that explicitly authorize arming teachers — despite no evidence that these policies are effective in preventing gun violence in schools. Our teachers and kids deserve better.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 24/09/2026
This fall, the Supreme Court will hear a challenge to state assault weapons bans. The challengers are arguing that decisions about which weapons Americans can own should be made “by the people,” not judges. But, they’re asking judges to make the decision for them? Make it make sense.
slate.com
We Found the Most Galling Argument of the Upcoming Supreme Court Term
This fall, the Supreme Court will entertain a Second Amendment challenge to the prohibition of assault weapons in Viramontes v. Cook County.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 24/09/2026
When 18-20 year olds commit gun homicides at over triple the rate of people 21 and older, the DOJ should be doing everything to prevent this violence. This decision will make it worse.
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DOJ says it's unconstitutional to impose handgun sales ban on adults under 21
For over 50 years, federal law prohibited handgun sales to those aged 18 to 20. A September 18th DOJ opinion has declared that law unconstitutional.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 24/09/2026
We have made real progress at the state level to protect our communities from assault weapons — guns designed for the battlefield that have been used in many of our nation’s deadliest mass shootings. Now, a Supreme Court case threatens that progress.
nytimes.com
Tracking Assault Weapons Bans Across the Country
Here are the states that have sought to limit access to some of the most lethal firearms, as gun restrictions face new legal challenges.
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 24/09/2026
It’s all hands on deck to help energize, organize, and mobilize voters for November’s election! Join us for our first Everytown Brief call this Tuesday at 8pm ET for the latest on the state of the midterm election, along with other gun violence prevention updates. Register now: etwn.us/46Mbpvd
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Everytown for Gun Safety @everytown.org · 24/09/2026
Our nation has a gun suicide rate nearly 12 times that of other high-income countries. Countless people have been impacted by this devastating crisis. But it doesn't have to be this way — temporarily removing access to guns from people in crisis can save lives. Find resources here: etwn.us/3PBCh9l
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 23/09/2026
Across the country, Moms Demand Action volunteers are making our voices heard in support of Gun Sense Candidates. It’s going to take all of us to elect them. Text ELECT to 644-33 to join a Week of Action event in your community! etwn.us/4xFRDwe
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