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We're a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that prevent gun violence in our communities. Text READY to 644-33 to join us!

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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 21h
A 12-year-girl was shot and killed and four others were injured at a youth football game in Baltimore, MD after an argument between two men escalated into gun violence. It is unfathomable that we are allowing our children to die in this preventable way.
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Shooting at Leon Day Park in West Baltimore kills 12-year-old girl, injures 4 others
A shooting on Saturday evening at Leon Day Park in West Baltimore killed a 12-year-old girl and injured four others, the Baltimore Police Department (BPD) said.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 23h
Join us in remembering and honoring Vernon by sharing his #MomentsThatSurvive story: momentsthatsurvive.org/tribute/vern...
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Moments That Survive: Angelique
My 14-year-old son, Vernon Eddins Jr., was murdered by a gang on December 21, 2007.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 23h
Since his death, Angelique has started a foundation in his name to bring awareness to bullying. “I am working hard to create change so no other family has to experience what mine did. Vernon’s life mattered; every child’s life matters.”
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Moments That Survive: Angelique
My 14-year-old son, Vernon Eddins Jr., was murdered by a gang on December 21, 2007.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 23h
Angelique Paige’s son Vernon was just 14 when his life was stolen due to senseless gun violence. “Losing him was the hardest thing that I’ve ever had to face. Even 19 years later, it’s still so unbelievable.”
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/10/2026
Avoid the line on November 3 by voting early! Text PLAN to 644-33 to make your plan to vote ahead of Election Day. gunsensevoter.org/make-a-plan/
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 03/10/2026
‘[States like Ohio] without concealed carrying permit requirements saw nearly triple the rate of road rage shooting victimizations compared with states that maintain stricter carry standards.” Strong gun laws work, full stop.
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Springdale I-275 Road Rage Shooting Under Investigation
Shots fired on I-275 during a Springdale road rage clash — police tracked the truck to a Grandin Avenue address.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 02/10/2026
Our deepest gratitude to @governor.ny.gov Kathy Hochul and gun sense champions in the state legislature for making gun safety a top priority in New York!
longisland.com
Safer Streets: Governor Hochul Announces Nearly $36 Million To Keep Reducing Gun Violence And Highlights 19 Percent Decline In Shootings
Fewest Shooting Victims Since State Began Tracking Data Two Decades Ago.
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 · 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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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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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
“We have the chance now to keep our children safe from weapons that were never meant for civilians…And we can let the Supreme Court know that our voices are louder than gunfire.” - Geena Springmann, survivor of the Las Vegas mass shooting
womenshealthmag.com
I Survived the Deadliest Shooting in America. I Don’t Want Anyone To Ever Go Through This Again.
Here’s why the upcoming Supreme Court review is so important.
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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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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
Take a moment to hear from our executive director, Angela @ferrellzabala.bsky.social, on this first day of #DomesticViolenceAwarenessMonth.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
On this day in 2015, a gunman shot and killed nine people and wounded nine others at Umpqua Community College in Roseburg, Oregon. The shooter was armed with six firearms, including an AR-style rifle, which is designed to shoot and kill as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 01/10/2026
Assault weapons are designed to shoot and kill as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. They have no place in our schools, music festivals — anywhere. But soon, the Supreme Court will determine the constitutionality of life-saving assault weapons bans. These bans must be upheld.
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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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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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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
When you realize Moms are gonna flip the House in November.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
We agree: The world IS a better place with you in it! 💜
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to free, confidential support anywhere in the US. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
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988 Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
Understanding the issues around firearm suicide is an important way to take part in prevention, help others in crisis, and change the conversation. Find resources: buff.ly/2zXaj8d
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September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, a time for amplifying voices, spreading hope, and providing resources.
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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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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 30/09/2026
If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to free, confidential support anywhere in the US. Call or text 988 or chat at 988lifeline.org.
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988 Lifeline
At the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline, we understand that life’s challenges can sometimes be difficult. Whether you’re facing mental health struggles, emotional distress, alcohol or drug use concerns…
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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 · 29/09/2026
“California has spent years building some of the strongest gun safety laws in the country, and we refuse to let rapidly evolving technology create a new loophole around them.” - Clare Senchyna, California Moms Demand Action volunteer 💪
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 29/09/2026
This life-saving law will help stop the next generation of ghost guns before they are made, and protect California communities from senseless violence. A huge shoutout to all the California @momsdemandaction.org & @studentsdemandaction.org volunteers and survivors who made their voices heard!
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VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: World’s Fourth-Largest Economy Becomes Second State in the Nation to Require 3D Printer Industry to Build in Safeguards Against Illegal Gun Manufacturing
California Governor Newsom Signs the Firearm Printing Prevention Act into Law SACRAMENTO, Calif. — Today, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed into law The Firearm Printing Prevention Act (AB…
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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
Lawmakers fail us every day that they refuse to take action on America’s preventable gun violence crisis. It’s time to put them out of a job and replace them with leaders who have shown they’re up to the task: Gun Sense Candidates. Find Gun Sense Candidates on your ballot: gunsensevoter.org
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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.
wxyz.com
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
We know that three quarters of all school shooters acquire their firearms from a parent or the home of a relative. This is entirely preventable by taking a few simple steps to secure guns in homes and vehicles — stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition.
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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
🗳️ 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 · 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.”
kffhealthnews.org
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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Be SMART for Kids @besmartforkids.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
“Kids are, by nature, curious, so when they see things, they grab things,” said a local police lieutenant after a 2-year-old child gained access to a gun in an Idaho home and discharged it, killing the toddler. Now, a 19-year-old is facing charges because he failed to secure his gun.
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Nampa toddler's accidental shooting death leads to manslaughter charge, gun safety warning
A 2-year-old's accidental shooting death at a Nampa mobile home park is drawing attention to gun safety after prosecutors charged a 19-year-old with involuntary manslaughter and injury to a child.
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Be SMART for Kids @besmartforkids.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🔒 Thousands of homes in Anne Arundel County, Maryland are safer thanks to free gun locks distributed through a partnership between the Health Department and public libraries. Secure storage saves lives, and making gun locks free and accessible helps make that possible!
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A milestone in community safety: Over 12,000 free gun locks distributed in Anne Arundel County
Every day in Anne Arundel County, we work to build a safer, healthier and stronger community. Sometimes, that work takes the form of community health or educational programs. Other times, it looks lik...
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 27/09/2026
Our volunteers are offering resources and support to students and the community after gunfire struck an elementary school bus in Kansas City, Kansas. “No child, no bus driver, no community members should ever experience the terror of gun violence like that,” said volunteer leader David Carttar.
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Group offers counseling after bullet hits Kansas school bus
A fatal shooting that involved a school bus is leaving Kansas City parents worried for their children's safety.
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 26/09/2026
“All of our kids are afraid to go to school.” A Montana elementary school has moved recess indoors, adjusted the daily schedule, and increased police presence because a man who lives across the street has been brandishing a firearm.
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Billings man with gun resumes ‘patrolling’ near elementary school
Gabriel Metcalf lives directly across the busy, four-lane Broadwater Avenue from Broadwater Elementary School. Many parents, school officials and law enforcement officers watching his current actions ...
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Moms Demand Action @momsdemandaction.org · 26/09/2026
More than 40 Moms Demand Action volunteers are running for Congress this November, including in eight of the most competitive seats that will determine whether we can flip the House. But, we need your help! Grab you friends and neighbors and host a phonebanking party! Here's how: etwn.us/4d8UKWm
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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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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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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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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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