Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)League of Women Voters of Indianapolis @lwvindy.bsky.social · 2hHey, Indianapolis! 👋 Are you registered to vote? The deadline to register or update your registration is October 5. Take a minute today to check your registration status and make sure your information is up to date. You can register or check your status at IndianaVoters.in.gov. 023
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 27/09/2026What do you want Indiana to look like in 2027? This fall, young people will come together to learn how advocacy can help shape the future of firearm harm prevention in Indiana. 💰 $60 stipend Apply TODAY forms.gle/2f3eCLtBFhGs... 022
Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)League of Women Voters of Indianapolis @lwvindy.bsky.social · 27/09/2026🗳️ Do you know your voter status? Before you make your voting plan, take a moment to check your voter registration and make sure your information is up to date. 📲 Check your status: indianavoters.in.gov Then, mark your calendar: 📅 Early Voting: October 6 – November 2 🗳️ Election Day: November 3 033
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 24/09/2026You don’t have to be an expert to get involved. You just need to be willing to learn, ask questions, and take action. Our From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm workshops will give young people the opportunity to learn—and then put their skills into practice. 101
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Our September newsletter is here! 🗞️ Catch up on what’s happening with Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence—from upcoming events and youth advocacy opportunities to ways you can help build a safer Indiana. 📬 mailchi.mp/f7de99a0328f... 000
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 08/09/2026Walk with us in support of suicide prevention, remember those lost, and help bring hope to those affected by suicide. 💙 📅 September 12 📍 Military Park, Indianapolis 🕒 Walk starts at 3 PM Register and join our team: https://afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/393571 #TogetherWeCanSaveLives 012
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 02/09/2026‼️ From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm — October 3 ‼️ Join us for a hands-on leadership experience designed to empower the next generation of advocates. 💰 Earn a $60 stipend for attending both sessions (October 3 & November 7)! 👉 Apply today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 042
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 01/09/2026Suicide is a serious public health issue. In 2024: • 1,175 Hoosiers died by suicide. • Among Hoosiers ages 15–34, the suicide rate increased 7% from 2023 to 2024. • Firearms were involved in 65% of suicide deaths. #SuicidePrevention #Indiana #988Lifeline 111
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 30/08/2026📣 There has been a date change for the first session of From Learning to Action. Instead of 8/22, it will now be held on 10/3. Applications are still being accepted, but spots are limited. Apply today! docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 121
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 22/08/2026📅 SAVE THE DATE! Join HCGV and Moms Demand Action on January 25, 2027 for Secure Firearm Storage Advocacy Day. We’re bringing together individuals, organizations, advocates, and community members who care about preventing firearm harm. 📍Stay tuned for registration information. 043
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 12/08/2026📣 We're just 🔟 days away from the first session of From Learning to Action. Seats are filling up fast; get your application in soon! 💰 Earn a $60 stipend by attending both sessions! 📅 August 22 & November 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM to 3 PM 📍 John H. Boner Community Center 📝 Applications due August 15! 111
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 09/08/2026📣 Young leaders, this opportunity is for you! 💰 Earn a $60 stipend by attending both sessions! 📅 August 22 & November 7, 2026 ⏰ 9:30 AM–3 PM 📍 John H. Boner Community Center 📝 Applications due August 15! 🔗 docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 035
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 05/08/2026📚 Join Our August Book Discussion Looking to deepen your understanding of the factors that contribute to gun violence in America? Join us for a thoughtful discussion of Unforgiving Places by Jens Ludwig. 📅 Thursday, August 13 🕖 7:00 PM 💻 Zoom 👉 Register here: docs.google.com/forms/d/1IIN... 021
Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)Be SMART for Kids @besmartforkids.bsky.social · 25/07/2026One of the worst possible outcomes of leaving a gun unsecured is the serious injury or death of someone you love. But there are other serious consequences to unsecured guns, like a teen using your firearm to carry out a school shooting, or a gun being stolen from your vehicle and used in a crime. 11813
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 23/07/2026What you'll gain by participating in From Learning: To Action: ✅ Leadership Experience ✅ Advocacy Skills ✅ Public Policy Knowledge ✅ New Connections ✅ A $60 Stipend If this sounds like something you're interested in, learn more and apply now at: forms.gle/hkwLHwUD44G9... 022
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 20/07/2026Don't miss this opportunity to speak up before the August 4 deadline. #SkiptheCounter eliminates in-person interactions with licensed gun dealers, who can often identify warning signs of trafficking, straw purchases, or individuals in crisis. 🔗 www.everytown.org/the-trump-ad... 045
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 14/07/2026📣 Applications are LIVE! Join HCGV’s From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm on Aug. 22 & Nov. 7. Build leadership and advocacy skills alongside other young people committed to preventing firearm harm in Indiana. Apply today: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1F... 012
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 12/07/2026📚 Get Reading! Upcoming book discussion on Unforgiving Places: The Unexpected Origins of American Gun Violence by Jens Ludwig. Coming late summer/early fall, this discussion will explore the causes of gun violence and what they mean for prevention and policy. More details will be announced soon. 033
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 07/07/2026👀 Save the date… Big things are happening on August 22. We're bringing together young people from across Indiana for a new leadership experience focused on advocacy, public policy, and preventing firearm harm. Stay tuned for details. 012
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 03/07/2026HCGV is excited to invite young people to participate in From Learning to Action: Advocacy Against Firearm Harm, a two-part leadership experience designed to empower the next generation of advocates. Help shape a statewide effort to reduce firearm deaths and injuries. Application opens soon. 022
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 03/07/2026☀️💙 As you protect your family from sunburn, dehydration, and water hazards, don't forget one more important safety step: secure firearm storage. ✅ Store firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition. ✅ Ask: "Is there an unlocked gun in the home?" 012
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 29/06/2026🎬 Film & Discussion: All the Empty Rooms Join us for a powerful evening of film and conversation. This film follows a 7-year-long project to document the empty bedrooms of children killed in school shootings. 📅 Thursday, August 27 🕖 7:00–9:00 PM 📍 St. Luke's UMC 🔗 act.everytown.org/event/moms-d... 034
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 24/06/2026💜 Join Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence at the #OutoftheDarkness Indianapolis Walk on September 12, 2026! Suicide prevention is an important part of gun violence prevention. Register and walk with our team: afspwalks.donordrive.com/team/393571 043
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 10/06/2026As kids enjoy longer days & more freedom, safety matters even more. 🔒 Store guns locked, unloaded, & separate from ammunition. 🗣️ Before your kid visits a friend’s home, ask: “Is there an unlocked gun in the home?” 📚 Talk to your kids about safety, conflict resolution, & what to do if they see a gun. 031
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Spent the afternoon with friends and advocates at @momsdemandaction.org Indianapolis #WearOrange picnic. Every orange shirt, conversation, and action step is a reminder that we all have a role to play in ending gun violence. 🧡 #WearOrangeWeekend #EndGunViolence 022
Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)GVPedia @gvpedia.bsky.social · 01/06/2026As sure as Hollywood drops sequels in the summer, here comes another dog-shoots-human story. #dogshootsman #DefensiveGunUse #MythBusting #goodguywithagun #dogs #SafeStorage armedwithreason.substack.com/p/dog-shoots... 044
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 01/06/2026🌈 This Pride Month, we honor the strength and resilience of LGBTQ+ communities—and we reaffirm our commitment to safety for all. 🏳️🌈 Everyone deserves to live free from fear, with dignity, safety, and pride. #PrideMonth #DisarmHate #LGBTQRights #GunViolenceIsAPrideIssue 021
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 29/05/2026On June 5, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, we will #WearOrange to call attention to our nation’s preventable gun violence crisis, which takes nearly 47,000 lives every single year. 055
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 19/04/2026Thanks to all who showed up for peace. ✌🏿✌🏾✌🏽✌🏼✌🏻 The Peace Walk is always a reminder that change happens when we all come together. #EndGunViolence #PeaceWalk #NYVPW #StrongerTogether 044
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 19/04/2026During National Youth Violence Prevention Week, it’s important to understand what youth violence looks like in our own communities. Prevention starts with awareness, community engagement, and access to resources. This week, take time to learn, share, and be part of the solution. #NYVPW #DidYouKnow 011
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 16/04/2026It's almost time. Let’s come together for peace and a safer Indianapolis. 📍 Riverside Park, 1856 Burdsal Parkway, Indianapolis 🌭 5:30 PM | 🎤 6:00 PM | 🚶 6:30 PM 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/indianapol... @mccoyouth.bsky.social #NYVPW #endgunviolence #enoughisenough 023
Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)League of Women Voters of Indianapolis @lwvindy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026Indianapolis Primary Early Voting is OPEN! 🗳️ Vote early at the City-County Building, 200 E Washington St Find candidate info at: VOTE411.org Hours: - Weekdays (Apr 13–24): 8AM-5PM - Weekdays (Apr 27–May 1): 8AM-6PM - Weekends (Apr 25–26, May 2–3): 11AM-6PM - May 4: 8AM-12PM 034
Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)Becca McCracken @rjmccracken.bsky.social · 15/04/2026This morning, I had the opportunity to be live in-studio on WISH-TV's Daybreak to discuss the upcoming Indianapolis Peace Walk. If you’re in the Indianapolis area, I encourage you to join us: 👉 www.eventbrite.com/e/indianapol... #Indianapolis #NYVPW 001
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 03/04/2026💙 Join us for the Indianapolis Peace Walk 💙 On April 17, we’re coming together as a community to stand for peace, healing, and hope for our youth. 📍 Riverside Park 🌭 5:30 PM | 🎤 6:00 PM | 🚶 6:30 PM 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/indianapol... #EndGunViolence #NYVPWk @mccoyouth.bsky.social 055
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 26/03/2026Gun violence prevention is a #NoKings issue. The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act brought life-saving research and funding—the first in a generation. Now, it’s being dismantled. We won’t stay silent. Join us at the rally ⬇️ 📍 Indiana Statehouse 🗓 Saturday, March 28 | 12 PM #EndGunViolence 032
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 24/03/2026Join us as we walk together for a safer, stronger Indianapolis. ✌🏽 Every step is a commitment—to our youth, our neighborhoods, and a future free from gun violence. 🗓 Friday, April 17 ⏰ 5:30 PM 📍 Riverside Park Walk for peace. Walk for youth. Walk for change. #EndGunViolence @mccoyouth.bsky.social 145
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 14/03/2026SAVE THE DATE — INDIANAPOLIS PEACE WALK 📅 Friday, April 17, 6:00 PM During #NationalYouthViolencePreventionWeek, we’re coming together to walk for what matters. ✊ Walk for peace 💙 Walk for youth 🔥 Walk for change Bring your friends. Bring your family. Bring your commitment to change. 044
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 26/02/2026📬 Our February 2026 Newsletter is here! Click below to read the full newsletter and stay informed: 🔗 mailchi.mp/7d4540084669... Together, we can turn concern into action. 000
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 23/02/2026Join us for Youth Voices on Youth Gun Violence on Saturday, March 14 at 11:30 a.m. at Broadway United Methodist Church (609 E 29th St., Indianapolis). This event is free and open to the public — registration is required. 🔗 Register now: www.wfyi.org/events/youth...wfyi.orgYouth Voices on Youth Gun ViolenceJoin WFYI for Youth Voices on Youth Gun Violence on March 14, where you'll have the opportunity to watch 'Run, Hide, Fight: Growing up under the gun' and converse with panelists afterwards. 033
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 16/02/2026Today we showed up for @mccoyouth.bsky.social’s Youth Day at the Statehouse — because young people deserve to be heard. At Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence, we believe youth voice is not optional — it’s essential. 💙 #EndGunViolence 022
Reposted by Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV)The New York Times @nytimes.com · 23/01/2026Police officials in Lafayette, Indiana, have arrested five people in connection with the nonfatal shootings of a local judge and his wife, and allege that the attack was part of a plot to halt a trial the judge was to conduct.nyti.ms5 Arrested in Shooting of Indiana Judge Steven Meyer and His WifeThe police said the attack was part of a plot to kill Judge Steven Meyer to halt a trial he was to conduct. He and his wife were injured but are recovering. 25721
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 23/01/2026On Maternal Health Awareness Day, we recognize a stark reality: Pregnant & postpartum women in the US face a serious risk of violent death, often from firearms. This is a public health issue that demands attention to gun violence prevention, intimate partner violence, & systems that protect women. 022
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 17/01/2026📣 Virtual Public Forum: Gun Safety & Public Policy Join us for an online public forum exploring two important gun safety bills currently under consideration at the Indiana Statehouse. 🗓️ Virtual | Free & open to the public 📝 Advance registration required 🔗 www.eventbrite.com/e/1979943114... 022
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 12/01/2026👀 Open it. Read it. Act. Our January 2026 newsletter is live with updates, advocacy opportunities, and ways to raise your voice for gun safety in Indiana. 🔗 mailchi.mp/f14b1bb50002... 011
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 11/01/2026📣 CALL TO ACTION: Ask the Senate Corrections and Criminal Law Committee to Schedule Hearings 🟢 SB 16 — Privately made firearms (ghost guns) 🟢 SB 82 — Local regulation of firearms in Marion County 🟢 SB 130 — Firearm storage Committee Members & Emails ⬇️ 145
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 10/01/2026January is National Blood Donor Month. Blood donations save lives every day—especially for gunshot patients who require 10 times more blood than survivors of other traumas, including car accidents, falls, and stabbing assaults. If you’re able, consider donating blood this month. 121
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 09/01/2026State-sanctioned gun violence is still gun violence. We remember Renee Nicole Good, a 37-year-old mom and community member who was fatally shot by a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent in Minneapolis on January 7. #ReneeNicoleGood #EndGunViolence 021
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 07/01/2026Join the conversation on Gun Safety & Public Policy 🗓 Jan 22 | ⏰ 7 PM ET | 💻 Online 🎤 @senfadyqaddoura.bsky.social & Rep. Maureen Bauer Register today www.eventbrite.com/e/hoosiers-c... #INlegis 036
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 06/01/2026No one should lose their life when there are tools that can prevent harm. This heartbreaking case highlights why red flag laws that allow family members to petition for temporary firearm removal are so important. This could have had ended differently. www.usatoday.com/story/news/n... #RedFlagLawsusatoday.comWoman who filed protective order against husband on Christmas killed 3 days laterAn Indianapolis mother of four filed a protective order against her husband on Christmas. Three days later, she was shot and killed. 011
Hoosiers Concerned About Gun Violence (HCGV) @hcgvindiana.bsky.social · 06/01/2026📣 Bills continue to be filed at the Indiana Statehouse. Here are some of the bills we’re watching closely. As these bills move forward, it’s critical that lawmakers hear from Hoosiers who care about public health and safety, gun violence prevention, and community well-being. #INLegis 013