Fighting to Reduce Gun Violence in Rhode Island
Our coalition of more than 100 partner organizations includes over 120,000 Rhode Islanders united in the effort to reduce gun violence.
2019 Legislative Agenda
We’re working hard to pass common sense legislation to help keep Rhode Island citizens and law enforcement officers safer.
Safe Schools Act
Keeping kids and teachers safe by prohibiting guns on all school grounds with sensible exceptions.
No Large Capacity Mags
Making it harder for mass killers limiting ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds.
Assault Weapon Regulation
Stepping in where the federal government has failed to regulate military-style assault weapons.
Gun Control IS Constitutional
In 2008, District of Columbia v. Heller affirmed:
“the [Second Amendment] right was not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”
Using Heller v. DC, six U.S. Courts of Appeal have REJECTED Second Amendment protection for state assault weapons and/or high capacity magazine bans, most recently in Massachusetts on April 26, 2019!
Rhode Islanders Are Not Fooled By Propaganda
The corporate gun lobby would have everyone believe that even the most sensible gun regulation represents a direct attack on the Second Amendment. Rhode Islanders know better, favoring gun violence reduction laws that are in line with academic and law enforcement recommendations and also respecting Second Amendment rights.
83% In Favor
Restricting guns on all elementary and secondary school grounds except by police, retired police, and resource officers.
Concealed Carry Permit (CCP) holders cannot be counted on to save lives and often put themselves and others in danger when they attempt to confront an active shooter.
- The large majority of CCP holders do not have specialized “shoot/don’t shoot” training
- Since 2007 at least 921 non-self defense gun deaths have been caused by CCP holders
75% in Favor
Banning high capacity magazines with more than 10 rounds (the weapon on choice for mass shootings).
Local, state and national law enforcement are strongly against high capacity magazines (HCM), citing increased shootings and deaths being committed by individuals using HCM.
In addition, most of the recent mass shootings used HCMs that allowed the firing hundreds of bullets in minutes, including:
- Las Vegas concert
- Orlando night club
- San Bernardino holiday party
- Sandy Hook Elementary School
Recent Gun Violence News, Politics, Incidents and Statistics
Safe School Advocates Face 2A Bullies with Song
Standing Up for Students and Teachers at the State House
Massachusetts Upholds Assault Weapons Ban
For the second time in almost exactly one year the First Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals rejects Second Amendment protection for assault-style weapons and high capacity magazines.
House Judiciary Committee Members 2019
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Thanks for Signing! We can't do it without folks like you 🙂 RECENT NEWS AND EVENTS
2018 Year in Review
Rhode Islanders across the state banded together for common-sense reforms.
Statement on Terror in Pittsburgh
Another massacre with an AR-15 at a synogogue in Pittsburgh.
2018 Election Goals Coming Together
Key partnerships are generating media attention and stirring voters.
RI’s Young Voices Videos Ask: Isn’t It Time for Common-Sense Gun Laws?
Four new videos by R.I. students working to change the narrative around gun violence prevention.
Congratulations to Our Endorsed Primary Winners!
An amazing night of celebration for true Democrats!
Statement on Loss of a Providence Student to Gun Violence
The second day of the school year ends with another young life cut tragically short.
RICAGV Gun Safety Endorsed Candidates
Gun safety reform champions for the 2018 primary and general election.
Warwick Resident Shot Through Front Door
The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident; it is unclear at this point if the victim and the shooter are acquainted.
Join us at our
6th Annual Fundraiser
Thursday, October 24, 2019
from 6 to 8pm at the
Casino at Roger Williams Park
Proactively Saving Lives and Making Communities Safer in Rhode Island
Our work is focused on reducing gun violence across our state through:
LEGISLATIVE REFORM
Advocating for common-sense legislative changes and electing gun safety reform lawmakers.
YOUTH ORGANIZING
Empowering students to create and sustain positive change through grassroots advocacy, education and training.
RAISING AWARENESS
Organizing outreach and events to bring communities together in advocacy.
EXPANDING INFLUENCE
Strategically adding key partners whose missions and goals intersect with reducing gun violence in R.I.
Gun Control IS Constitutional
In 2008, DC v. Heller affirmed:
Using Heller, SIX U.S. Courts of Appeal have REJECTED Second Amendment protection for state assault weapons and/or high capacity magazine bans, most recently in Massachusetts on April 26, 2019!
Rhode Islanders Overwhelmingly Support Gun Control
In a 2016 poll of registered R.I. voters, large majorities supported common-sense legislation to make our communities safer.
83% Support No
Concealed Carry in K-12 Schools
75% Support Limiting
Magazines to 10 Rounds
60% Support Regulating
Assault-Style Military Weapons
Recent News About Gun Violence and Safety Reform in R.I. and the U.S.
Mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent less than 1% of all yearly gun-related homicides.
Blaming mental health is a convenient diversion for NRA and other corporate lobbyists.
Safe School Advocates Face 2A Bullies with Song
Standing Up for Students and Teachers at the State House
Responding to the 2A Sanctuary City Resolutions
We’ve put together a few facts to help our supporters where their town councils are proposing to cherry-pick which gun laws they will enforce.
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