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Founded by Gabby Giffords in 2013, we’re on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join the fight.

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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 14h
Minnesotans deserve a leader who will build on progress we’ve seen over the past few years. From helping to expand background checks, pass red flag laws, & fund gun safety initiatives, Lt Gov @peggyflanagan.bsky.social has proven that she is that leader. We’re proud to endorse her for U.S. Senate.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 28/09/2026
We know that safe storage laws save lives, but Florida has no laws that require unattended firearms to be stored in a certain way. Florida lawmakers must act now to pass safe storage laws and protect our kids from such devastating violence.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 28/09/2026
This summer, a four-year-old boy climbed onto a stool in his Florida home, found a gun in his mom’s purse, and fatally shot himself with it. There is nothing inevitable about a four-year-old finding a gun and killing himself.
people.com
4-Year-Old Boy Dies After Finding Gun in Mother’s Purse, Shooting Himself in the Face
A Florida woman has been charged with negligence, several months after her 4-year-old son accidentally shot himself with a gun that he found in her purse. Investigators with the Manatee County Sheriff...
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 25/09/2026
We stand alongside families of the victims and survivors in calling for accountability and transparency.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 25/09/2026
OpenAI knew, and did nothing to stop it even after the company had another chance to intervene. Knowing about a credible plan for mass violence and doing nothing is an extraordinary failure of responsibility. It happened in 2025 at Florida State University, and now again in Tumbler Ridge.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 25/09/2026
“Just be clever about it.” That’s what ChatGPT advised a mass shooter in Canada on how to bypass its own moderation system. The results: A preventable massacre that killed eight people, after the shooter successfully used the AI chatbot to plan the shooting.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 24/09/2026
Trump has been a disaster on crime—from making it easier for dangerous people to get their hands on firearms to defunding law enforcement and cutting lifesaving grants our communities rely on. Emma Brown breaks down how Trump has made us all less safe 👇
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 20/09/2026
Another horrific shooting by an ICE officer, this time in Austin, Texas. As we await more information, we know that our communities deserve to feel save without such needless violence. We demand an independent investigation now.
cnn.com
Man shot and wounded in ICE shooting in Austin, Texas, city officials say | CNN
A federal Immigration and Customs Enforcement agent shot and injured a man Sunday in Austin, Texas, city officials confirmed.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 18/09/2026
Instead of enforcing the law like they are supposed to, the DOJ is saying it won't prosecute gun dealers who sell to minors despite federal law restricting those sales. Trump & his admin would rather cater to their gun lobby CEO donors than protect public safety. We can’t let this happen.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 18/09/2026
Minimum age laws are in place for a reason—people ages 18 to 20 are responsible for a disproportionate share of school shootings, public mass shootings, and gun homicides.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 18/09/2026
🚨🚨🚨Trump’s Justice Dept. says it will not enforce the ban on handgun sales to 18-20 year olds. This is a clear, corrupt abuse of power and we will do everything we can to fight it.
giffords.org
Trump administration to violate law, allow  people under 21 to buy handguns
WASHINGTON — GIFFORDS Law Center, the legal arm of the national gun violence prevention group GIFFORDS, released the following statement after the
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 18/09/2026
President Trump ordered the Justice Department NOT to appeal a dangerous court ruling that will make it easier for anyone—including criminals and prohibited people—to get short-barreled rifles and shotguns and silencers. This is a failure to defend public safety.
cbsnews.com
Trump ordered DOJ not to appeal ruling that loosened limits on "gangster weapons," sources say
President Trump ordered the Justice Department not to appeal a court ruling that loosened restrictions on firearms known as "gangster weapons," sources familiar with the matter told CBS News.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 18/09/2026
Texans know gun safety laws and the Second Amendment go hand-in-hand. That’s why they are working so hard to elect leaders like @jamestalarico.bsky.social & Amber Goodwin who will both stand up to the gun lobby and prioritize public safety. This November, let’s win at the ballot box and save lives
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 17/09/2026
Seven people were shot and injured last night in Baltimore, including a four-year-old girl. Gun violence continues to plague our communities and devastate young lives. We can’t keep letting this happen. Our leaders must act.
cbsnews.com
Baltimore police search for "cowards" who shot 7 people, including 4-year-old girl
Seven people, including a 4-year-old girl, were shot in East Baltimore Wednesday night, according to police.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 14/09/2026
Nearly 27,000 Americans die from gun suicide every year. America’s suicide crisis is a gun crisis. This Suicide Prevention Month, we’re urging our leaders to address both, now.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 03/09/2026
This November, let’s send them back to Washington as part of a renewed gun safety majority in the House.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 03/09/2026
From Texas to Florida and all across the South, gun safety champions are fighting to protect their communities and save lives. We’re proud to endorse 8 proven leaders for reelection to Congress who have consistently stood up to the gun lobby and fought for commonsense gun safety laws.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 03/09/2026
We’re proud to have worked with @saferdelaware.bsky.social to help get these bills across the finish line, and are grateful to Representative Johnson, Representative Gorman, and Senator Sokola for their continued leadership in this fight.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 03/09/2026
Gov @mattmeyerde.bsky.social just signed key gun safety bills into law to protect communities from ghost guns, crack down on gun trafficking, and help keep guns out of the wrong hands 👏👏👏 These critical reforms will save lives.
giffords.org
GIFFORDS celebrates key gun safety bills signed into law in Delaware
DOVER, Del. — GIFFORDS, the national gun violence prevention organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, released the following statement
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 03/09/2026
Two people were fatally shot yesterday in Minneapolis and six others were injured—including three police officers. We’re grateful for the first responders who continuously risk their lives responding to countless, senseless tragedies. This has to stop.
mprnews.org
2 killed, suspect dead, 6 injured including officers in Minneapolis mass shooting
Three officers were injured, two by gunfire. One other person died at HCMC and another died at the scene. All the officers are expected to make a full recovery. Officials declined to talk about a moti...
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 02/09/2026
Maryland is safer with Wes Moore leading the way and we’re excited to continue working with him to save lives for four more years!
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 02/09/2026
We’re proud to endorse @iamwesmoore.bsky.social for reelection as Maryland’s governor! Under Gov. Moore’s leadership, MD has made major strides to prevent gun violence—from investing in community violence intervention to strengthening gun safety laws and holding the gun industry accountable.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 01/09/2026
This November, let’s elect leaders who will stand up to the gun lobby, fight for commonsense gun safety laws, and help build a gun safety majority in the House.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 01/09/2026
We’re proud to endorse seven strong gun safety champions running to flip key seats, win critical open races, and bring a new generation of gun safety champions to Washington.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 01/09/2026
A gunman killed two men in front of Venture-N, a popular Tucson gay bar. He carried with him a list of several other LGBTQ+ businesses. Too often, a hateful person with a gun has targeted the LGBTQ+ community. We deserve to live free from fear, but that will only happen when leaders decide to act.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 31/08/2026
Now more than ever, the Sunshine State needs a champion in office who will stand up to the gun lobby, fight to save lives, and build a safer future for the next generation.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 31/08/2026
We’re proud to endorse @josejavierjjr.bsky.social for attorney general in Florida! While his opponent refuses to defend the landmark gun safety laws passed after the Parkland shooting, he has spent his career championing lifesaving gun safety measures and putting the safety of Floridians first.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 28/08/2026
Meanwhile, lawmakers have another option: Pass the gun safety laws that can help stop shootings before they start. Protecting kids shouldn’t require turning their schools into fortresses. It requires action.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 28/08/2026
🚨 Schools are turning to drones and shock gloves to stop active shooters.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 27/08/2026
Both are proven leaders who understand that gun violence is a public health crisis—and they know Wisconsin can’t afford more inaction. Together, they’ll stand up to the gun lobby, fight for commonsense gun safety laws, and build safer communities across Wisconsin.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 27/08/2026
We’re proud to endorse @davidcrowley4wi.bsky.social for governor and @sarahgodlewski.bsky.social for lieutenant governor of Wisconsin!
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 27/08/2026
Our hearts are with Fletcher and Harper’s families and all those impacted as we work to build the safer future they deserved.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 27/08/2026
One year ago today, 8-year-old Fletcher Merkel and 10-year-old Harper Moyski were shot and killed while praying in the pews of Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis, Minnesota. More than 20 others were injured and an entire community was changed forever.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 26/08/2026
After the 2021 Oxford High School shooting, pro-gun PAC spending in the district increased 434% from the previous election cycle. After the 2013 Arapahoe High School shooting, donations jumped from $1,000 to nearly $50,000. www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
theatlantic.com
The Gun Lobby’s Most Cynical Move Yet
New data show how pro-gun groups target their political spending after fatal school shootings.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 26/08/2026
After children are killed in their classrooms, Americans demand action. The gun lobby’s response? Spend big to stop it. New research shows how pro-gun groups pour money into competitive congressional races in communities reeling from fatal school shootings.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 17/08/2026
Bella remains in the hospital where she had a bullet removed from her esophagus. She faces a lifetime of healing and recovery. No child should ever have to be this brave or experience this type of pain. Our leaders must act so our kids don’t have to.
nbcnews.com
13-year-old Michigan girl who was shot 4 times helped police ID gunman who killed her family
The girl’s grandfather told NBC News she managed to call 911 and describe the gunman and his vehicle despite having been shot.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 17/08/2026
13-year-old Bella Padilla Everitt was shot four times when a gunman entered her house and killed her mother, her 16-year-old brother, and her mother’s boyfriend. Bella was able to call the police and describe the gunman and his vehicle, who left the house and fatally shot two others.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 14/08/2026
We’re proud to work alongside Michiganders to elect Dr. El-Sayed, defeat his Trump-backed opponent Mike Rogers, and win back the Senate majority by holding this seat.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 14/08/2026
We’re proud to endorse Dr. @AbdulElSayed for the US Senate in Michigan! Dr. El-Sayed understands that America’s gun violence crisis is a public health emergency—one that must be met with urgency and commonsense gun safety laws.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 13/08/2026
The Trump administration has made its priorities clear once again: gun industry profits over public safety.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 13/08/2026
Trump’s Justice Department just failed to defend nearly 100 years of safety protections on silencers, short-barreled rifles and shotguns, and other dangerous weapons. DOJ could have fought to keep these safeguards in place. Instead, it stood by and gave gun industry CEOs exactly what they wanted.
giffords.org
GIFFORDS denounces DOJ’s failure to protect foundational federal gun safety law against gun lobby attacks
WASHINGTON – GIFFORDS, Everytown for Gun Safety, and Brady released the following statements today after the Department of Justice failed to protect the
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 12/08/2026
We’re proud to endorse and work with them to continue making real change in Sacramento.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 12/08/2026
From San Diego to the Bay Area, we are seeing commonsense gun safety laws save lives in historic numbers. To protect this progress — and to continue building on it — Californians must elect these gun safety champions this November.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 12/08/2026
We know that when domestic abusers have easy access to guns, dangerous situations turn fatal. America’s domestic violence crisis goes hand-in-hand with its gun violence crisis, and our leaders must take action on both now.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 12/08/2026
A man shot and killed his four young children and their mother yesterday morning in their home in Winfield, Kansas. He then fatally shot himself. The kids were all between three and nine years old and had their entire lives ahead of them.
abcnews.com
Father of 4 young children called 911 to report killing family then took his own life: Police
Authorities who responded to the home in Winfield, Kansas, found six people dead inside, including three girls and one boy between the ages of 3 and 9.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 07/08/2026
In the Maine Legislature, Pingree has championed reforms to strengthen background checks and keep guns out of the wrong hands, while respecting responsible gun ownership. As governor, she will continue fighting for the commonsense policies that save lives.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 07/08/2026
Maine needs a leader who will continue moving the state forward and build on the lifesaving progress we’ve seen in recent years. That leader is @hannahpingree.bsky.social, and we’re proud to endorse her for governor.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 07/08/2026
Throughout his career, Colorado Attorney General @philweiser.bsky.social has dedicated his life to justice & public service. From defending CO's red flag law in court to banning ghost guns, AG Weiser has always put the people of Colorado first. We are proud to endorse him for governor of Colorado.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 07/08/2026
We're proud to endorse Keisha Lance Bottoms as Georgia’s next governor! From serving as Atlanta's mayor and a city councilmember to advising President Biden, she has dedicated her career to protecting communities and expanding opportunity for all. We know she'll continue that fight as governor.
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GIFFORDS @giffords.org · 05/08/2026
nytimes.com
Federal Judge Weakens The National Firearms Act
The National Firearms Act mandated a permitting process for short-barreled rifles and shotguns, as well as suppressors. A judge ruled that the provision was unconstitutional.
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