Four law enforcement officers were killed and four others were wounded when a felon wanted for possessing a firearm opened fire on them with what was described as a “high-powered rifle.' A second person in the home also fired on the officers. cnn.com/2024/04/29/us/…

On Friday, Maine became the 22nd state with a background check law—going beyond federal standards and requiring background checks on many private sales. Today is the last day for Governor Janet Mills to sign two other gun safety measures awaiting her signature.
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2 dead, 4 injured in shooting at Market Square following Fiesta parade trib.al/ELsOkrz

“Perhaps the most impactful agents of change are those who have experienced pain and are motivated to help others avoid the same hardship. Arab Americans have been disproportionately impacted by gun violence, but we are resilient.” #ArabAmericanHeritageMonth

Are you a high school student in DC or Chicago passionate about making your community free from gun violence? Apply for Students Demand Action free Summer Leadership Academy. everytownsupportfund.org/summer-leaders…

Arming teachers is not the solution.

We know what actually works: universal background checks, red flag laws, safe storage, and an assault weapons ban.

Shame on extremists in the Tennessee legislature for failing to protect our children.

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Lawmakers who support permitless carry are prioritizing the gun lobby’s reckless “guns everywhere” agenda, not public safety. Text REGISTER to 644-33 to register to vote them out in November.

To this day, Anissa Jones lives with the question of why her daughter, Zarrie, was targeted, forcing her to cope with the pain of Zarrie’s unwarranted death without answers or closure essential for healing.

RECKLESS: The Tennessee House just passed a bill that would allow more teachers to carry guns in schools without notifying parents, despite overwhelming constituent opposition. This comes one week after Iowa’s governor signed a similar bill.

Both Iowa and Tennessee experienced

NOW: As Tennessee lawmakers debate a dangerous bill that would arm teachers, our volunteers are on site, sending a clear message that Tennesseans DO NOT want guns in schools!

If you live in Tennessee and want to help stop this dangerous bill, text TN to 644-33 to call your state

“Gun company executives now face a critical choice: Double down on their strategy of putting profits over public safety, or read the room & start taking basic steps to stop the carnage. They would be wise to consider the example of the NRA.” John Feinblatt
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The average medical costs per gun injury are $37,435, versus $10,798 per survivor participating in a hospital-based violence intervention program (HVIP). Research shows that HVIPs are a promising way to reduce violence and prevent reinjury by helping wounded survivors heal.

Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action talked to lots of young people about how to use their voices to help stop gun violence at the family friendly “420 Remix” event! #momsareeverywhere