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 …
Category Archives: MA Gun Reform Updates
Debating Gun Control
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 …
Gun Reform Update: What Can You Do?
Meet Gail, our newest Board Member and an activist for gun violence prevention for over 3 years. She’s taking action with us and you can, too! Read more about Gail and join her with our community partners at some upcoming events listed below. What can you do? Tell Congress ENOUGH! It’s time for comprehensive background checks and …
Enough.
The first weekend in August was the deadliest 72 hours in over two years. Tell Congress Enough is Enough. We need to act now to prevent future tragedies, including banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines, requiring background checks for all gun sales and passing a nationwide extreme risk protective order bill. Sign our petition …
Meet our Board Member
In the weeks leading up to our 25th Anniversary in October we will introduce to you members of the Stop Handgun Violence board of directors. Our organization is honored and privileged to work with such an amazing group of people! Meet Anne, an active Board Member for 2 years. Read more about her here. …
Take Action to fund Gun Violence Research
Last month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members approved $50 million for gun violence research. Now it’s time for the Senate to do the same. Join us on Thursday, July 25th to push Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Senate to fund gun violence prevention research. Congressional Switchboard (800) 972-3524 #FundGVPresearch #WeNeedToKnow Summer Calendar Aug 10 (Sat) Mother’s Dream Quilting Bee in …
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Your Summer Reading List!
Looking for a summer read on gun violence prevention? Here’s a short list of 2019 book releases: Tragedy in Aurora by Tom Diaz Enough! by Thomas Gabor For Alison by Andy Parker For Such a Time as This by Rev. Sharon Risher Guns Down by Igor Volsky Fight Like A Mother by Shannon Watts Summer …
Gun Reform Update: Save the Date to Celebrate
You’re invited to a party to celebrate 25 years of Stop Handgun Violence! Bring your family and friends to honor local activists and advocates who have contributed to the progress of gun violence prevention and awareness in Massachusetts. Buy your tickets now or donate $25 for 25 years – thank you! What’s Ahead: June …
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Gun Reform Update: Take Action TODAY
As we remember the 9 victims from the Charleston shooting, we seek action from Congress to close the Charleston loophole. Universal background check bill H.R.8 was passed in the House over 100 days ago and the Senate has yet to debate it. Click here #BackgroundChecksNow to send a letter to your Senator and demand a vote for S.42! What’s …
Gun Reform Update: Pulse
We pause today to remember the 49 who died at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando in a senseless act of hate fueled with guns. We choose to honor them with action by advocating for stronger gun laws in our state and our country. Please consider donating $25 for our 25 years of gun violence prevention, …