From “No Nukes” to “ENOUGH”, there’s no doubt John Rosenthal has passion and compassion to do what’s right. Read more about John and join him to celebrate 25 years of Stop Handgun Violence! On our Calendar: Sep 11 (Wed) Stop Handgun Violence Volunteer Meet Up; RSVP. Sep 13 (Fri) BPeace protest rally at Smith & …
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Meet John, co-founder of Stop Handgun Violence. Why did you start Stop Handgun Violence? I founded Stop Handgun Violence with the late Michael Kennedy, at a time when the Massachusetts arm of the National Rifle Association dominated public opinion and state legislative policy on an individual’s right to own a gun. We used our combined …
Come out to our first Volunteer Meet Up in Arlington next week! Learn about what we do and how you can join the movement to end gun violence. Please RSVP, thanks! News Highlights: Shooter in Odessa bought assault-style rifle via private sale. Walmart announced changes in sales of ammunition and open carry. Kroger followed suit to stop open carry in …
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Meet Sonya, a Community Organizer for Stop Handgun Violence. When did you get involved in gun violence prevention (GVP)? I became an activist for GVP after the Sandy Hook mass shooting. I quickly learned that our weak gun laws allowed easy access to those who shouldn’t have them. Remaining on the sidelines on this issue …
Meet David, serving as a Board Member for over 20 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? We were working on the gun issue through Join Together and SHV provided a way for me to be directly involved at the State and local level. What is your most memorable Stop Handgun …
On Wednesday, August 28, 2019, the Joint Committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security will hear testimony on over 60 firearm bills. Stop Handgun Violence board member, Gail Erdos, will be testifying on behalf of the organization. “We applaud the legislature for holding a hearing on these important bills.” said John Rosenthal, founder of Stop Handgun …
This Wednesday, Stop Handgun Violence will testify to support various gun reform bills such as closing a private sale loophole that still exists in Massachusetts. Come out to support us at the MA State House committee hearing – more details below. On our calendar: Aug 28 (Wed) MA committee hearing on state gun reform bills. Sep 4 (Wed) Suicide …
Meet MB, an active Board Member for 4 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? “Mom do you think that I could get shot at my school?” Grace Jarosik, 5th grade, 2015. I joined Stop Hand Gun Violence to volunteer in every way possible to promote gun safety and …
Will the Politics of Gun Control Shift This Time? Watch John Rosenthal, gun owner and co-founder of Stop Handgun Violence, discuss background checks and more in a lively debate with Jim Braude at WGBH. Meet Matt, a veteran Board member since 1995 and he tells us why he joined SHV: “Without a focused, organized …
Meet Jordan, a senior Board Member for 22 years. Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? I was a graduate student at the time of the Stockton, CA schoolyard shooting, which prompted me to do a year-long study of American gun violence and gun laws. My study convinced me that …
