Domestic Violence Awareness

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month

When an abuser has access to a gun, a domestic violence victim is 5 times more likely to be killed.

Get more facts: Giffords Law Center

 

Extreme Risk Protection Orders can be a safety planning tool for advocates working with survivors of domestic violence who are worried about their safety due to their abuser having access to a firearm.

Find out more www.maerpo.org

Local News and Op Eds:

• A reflection on Smith & Wesson past, present and future.
• Like Smith & Wesson, Troy manufacturing received huge financial incentives to relocate to Tennessee.
• Stand-off ends in Brockton; one officer wounded.
• Brockton H.S. student surrenders his gun at school.
• Four Northeast states join forces to reduce gun trafficking.
• Greg Gibson, father of Galen and responsible gun owner, supports proper training.
• Massachusetts should be proactive against upcoming Supreme Court hearings on gun control.

 

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