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Gun Reform Update: A Walk for Peace
We walked for peace on Mother’s Day with hundreds to support Louis D. Brown Peace Institute. We thank them for their work in supporting families after trauma and send heartfelt congratulations for their 25 years of service in the community! June is Gun Violence Awareness Month: June 1 (Sat) Student mural project for Gun Violence …
Gun Reform Update: #Ban3DGuns
Another school shooting in Colorado; several injured, one student dead and a community in trauma. Last week in Boston, four shot and one dead. Honor their lives with action and attend an upcoming event listed below or share our new campaign to ban 3D firearms. Make a difference today. What’s ahead: May 11 (Sat) Gun …
STOP HANDGUN VIOLENCE LAUNCHES CAMPAIGN HIGHLIGHTING THE DANGERS OF 3D PRINTED FIREARMS
Boston, MA – Stop Handgun Violence (SHV) launched a new public awareness campaign this week to drive home the dangers of 3D printed firearms. In a newly released video, still 3D images of students holding backpacks and books as they enter their high school turn haunting as teenagers are shown trying to barricade a door …
Gun Reform Update: #HonorwithAction for #UNCC
Our hearts go out to the victims and their families in the aftermath of the deadly shooting at University of North Carolina – Charlotte campus. We promise to #HonorWithAction for #UNCC. What’s ahead: May 2 (Thu) School shootings and activism with Greg Gibson in Newburyport. May 4 (Sat) Time Magazine presents ‘Guns in America’ in Falmouth. …
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Stop Handgun Violence joins Representative Linsky and gun violence survivor Greg Gibson at State House to show documentary short and highlight legislative priorities this session
Boston, MA–Stop Handgun Violence will join Representative Linsky and state legislators to view a documentary short by survivor, Greg Gibson and hold a discussion on legislative priorities of local gun violence prevention advocates. The documentary features Greg Gibson sitting down with the killer of his son to discuss the gaps in federal policy that allowed …
Gun Reform Update: More Events!
Now you can easily find upcoming events to support Stop Handgun Violence on our website. This week a private screening of 91% and so much more – find it here! What’s ahead: April 25 (Thu) Watch the 91% private screening with film director, John Richie. April 27 (Sat) Disarming: Memorial Quilts for Mass Shooting Victims exhibit in Arlington. April 30 (Tue) …
Stop Handgun Violence brings “91%” documentary to Boston for Private Screening with director John Richie
Boston, MA– Thursday, Stop Handgun Violence will host a private screening of the documentary film “91%” followed by a discussion with director John Richie. The film highlights the public support of the effective universal background checks policy and the unwillingness of Congress to pass the legislation. “We are bringing this film to Massachusetts in a …
Gun Reform Update: Watch 91% Private Screening
As we remember Virginia Tech 12 years ago today and Columbine nearly 20 years past, we choose to honor with action. Join our private screening of 91% to support the work we do to end gun violence. What’s ahead: April 20 (Sat) March For Our Lives Pioneer Valley launches in Northampton. April 22 (Mon) March For Our Lives:Springfield fundraiser. …
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Gun Reform Update: On Instagram
Get on Instagram and follow @StopHandguns and @MFOLBoston! Hear from March For Our Lives: Boston youth on Friday night Instagram live streams beginning this week on April 12th. What’s ahead: April 20 (Sat) March For Our Lives Pioneer Valley launch first meeting in Northampton. April 22 (Mon) March For Our Lives:Springfield fundraiser. April 25 (Thur) Support Stop …