Our legislative successes this year are being overshadowed by the dramatic increase in gun violence throughout our state. Please give now to help keep this issue front and center as families struggle with the day to day reality of guns in our communities.
9th Annual Fundraiser
Donate by check payable to:
Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence
265 Oxford Street, Providence, RI 02905
Highlights from the Blog
The Rittenhouse Verdict
Made possible by permissive open-carry and stand your ground laws
New Board Members
Gem Barros, Cedric Huntley and Claire Phipps join the team!
I.M.A.G.I.N.E Exhibition
October 7-29 at Bannister Gallery, RIC. Pre-registration is required for entry, all tickets are free …
“Red Rain” by Gemelya Barros
RICAGV commissions Providence artist Gem Barros.
2 Gun Deaths and 4 Gun Injuries in 2 Days
15 RI cities and towns have experienced at least one gun incident so far in 2021.
Gun Violence Continues to Surge Through Summer 2021
Non-suicide gun deaths and injuries have almost doubled in a Jan-July comparison of 2021 vs. 2020.
Linda Finn Retiring as Executive Director
A co-founder of RICAGV, Linda will retire after nine years of fighting to make RI a safer place.
2021 Thank You Party
Hosted by RICAGV and Moms Demand Action RI
2021 Floor Votes for Gun Safety Bills
Votes for and against prohibiting guns in schools and cracking down on straw buyers, July 2021.
2020 RI Gun Safety Poll
Overwhelming support for common-sense gun safety measures, including more than 70% in favor of limiting magazine capacity and regulating assault weapons.
Gun Safety Reform 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.”
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