As we approach the 50 Miles More Massachusetts march from Worcester to Springfield, we’ll be posting blogs written by the student organizers. The march will be held August 22nd through August 26th, with a rally outside of Smith and Wesson at the end. Our first blog is written by Felix, a 16 year-old student leader …
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High School Students Announce 50 Mile March to Smith & Wesson Headquarters
Stop Handgun Violence, March for Our Lives: Boston, and 50 Miles More Partner to Help in the Effort to Stop Gun Violence across the country Boston, MA– Today, Massachusetts non-profit Stop Handgun Violence, March For Our Lives: Boston, and national youth-led gun reform movement 50 Miles More announce the launch of a 50 mile …
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Stop Handgun Violence Applauds Legislature for Taking Up Extreme Risk Protection Order Bill
House Set to Debate Bill Tomorrow, May 23 Boston, MA– Tomorrow, May 23, the Massachusetts House of Representatives is scheduled to act on the Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) bill, H.4517. The ERPO bill has broad support, including from the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association, the Massachusetts Major City Chiefs of Police, multi-denominational faith leaders,and …
Response to Santa Fe, TX School Shooting
Stop Handgun Violence Response to Santa Fe High School Mass Shooting Boston, MA– This morning, news of another horrific mass school shooting in Santa Fe Texas broke leaving at least 10 dead and an unknown number of students and teachers injured. According to the Gun Violence Archive this is the 35thschool shooting where someone has …
MA Gun Reform Update: Speaker DeLeo supports ERPO
The theme of this week’s update is once again ERPO! But first, a look at upcoming events: May 12th (Saturday) – Inaugural fundraiser of the New England Marjory Stoneham Douglas Alumni May 13th (Sunday) – 22nd Annual Mothers’ Day Walk For Peace in Boston. June date TBD – Cambridge Gun Buy Back. June 2nd (Saturday) – National Gun Violence Awareness Day. June 2nd (Saturday) – …
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Stop Handgun Violence Applauds Law Enforcement Letter
Stop Handgun Violence and Massachusetts Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Applaud Law Enforcement Letter Opposing Concealed Carry Reciprocity Boston, MA– Today, the International Chiefs of Police Association (IACP) and the Boston Police Department distributed a letter to Congress in opposition to the gun lobby’s proposed concealed carry reciprocity legislation that included over 470 chiefs of …
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MA Gun Reform Update: ERPO Deadline Looms
It’s been an eventful week. First, looking forward: The Massachusetts Joint Committee on Public Safety must make a decision on the extreme risk protective order bill, H.3610 by Sunday, April 15th. You still have time to email your representative with your support of the bill here. Also, coming up: April 13th (Friday) – Gun Violence Prevention Summit …
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Press Release: AG Healey Defeats Assault Weapons Ban Challenge
Stop Handgun Violence Lauds AG’s Win in Assault Weapon Ban Case; Urges Participation in Tomorrow’s Town Hall for Our Lives Events BOSTON – April 6, 2018 – The US District Court’s rejection today of a challenge to Massachusetts’ Assault Weapons Ban adds encouragement to growing support for common sense gun laws on the eve of …
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Press Release: Students Across the Commonwealth Plan Town Halls
Students across the Commonwealth plan Town Hall for Our Lives events on Saturday, April 7th Boston, MA– Inspired by the high school students in Parkland, Florida, students across the Commonwealth are planning town halls with elected officials on Saturday, April 7, as part of the Town Hall for Our Lives nationwide effort. All events are …
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PRESS RELEASE: Stop Handgun Violence Creates Tool Kit to Assist Student-Led Activism
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Stop Handgun Violence Creates Tool Kit to Assist Student-Led Activism From contacting elected officials to building coalitions, organizing events and enacting gun laws, new online resource supports gun violence prevention efforts by students and educators BOSTON, MA – March 20, 2018 – As teenagers across the U.S. continue to advance the cause …