Firearms surpass motor vehicle crashes as the most common cause of death in youths and children Crossing Lines — A Change in the Leading Cause of Death Among U.S. Children, an article published this month in the New England Journal of Medicine, outlines how we have...
A 15% Increase from 2020 In the 18 incidents that included Large Capacity Magazines (LCMs), 360 were killed and 708 were wounded, with hundreds more suffering non-gunshot injuries. Almost all of these massacres occurred in minutes, with shooters firing dozens and,...
Ellen Kellner had an opinion piece published in the Valley Breeze on April 21, 2022, supporting the bills that would ban assault weapons. Here we republish her piece: Ban assault weapons to reduce gun deaths Louis Klarevas, a University of Massachusetts researcher,...
Former RICAGV Secretary Nan Heroux had an opinion piece published in the Newport Daily News online on April 19, 2022, supporting the Campaign for Gun Violence Prevention RI package of bills. Here we republish the letter: Support firearm safety bills at RI State House...
Another big gun bust in Rhode Island, this time on Lawrence Street in Middletown. On April 8, 2022, Middletown Police, the RI State Police Violent Fugitive Task Force and the ATF, seized 79 firearms, a large quantity of ammunition, and a bullet-proof vest. Among the...
Thank you to everyone who volunteered, testified in person, submitted written testimony, sent emails to legislators, and showed supported at the State House this week. We are so grateful for all of you! 2022 Moms Demand Action Testify at House Judiciary Rev. Eugene...
January 2022 – A grand jury indicted a man in the attempted murder of a Providence Police officer. As Officer Robert Savage “rushing to a domestic violence call about a man “out of control” he was shot at by a man outside of the house with an AR-15 rifle....
We Did It! After years of persistence and great support from our partner organizations, advocates and SO many legislators, two substantial gun safety bills passed this year! The Harold T. Metts School Safety Act Prohibiting concealed carry on K-12 schools. Thanks to...
RI Youth Carrying Guns Increases 38%May 5, 2022
Wear Orange for Gun Violence Awareness Day – June 3, 2022May 5, 2022
Road Rage + Gun ViolenceMay 5, 2022
Guns Kill More Kids Than Car AccidentsApril 28, 2022
18 of 20 Deadliest Mass Shootings Since 2000 Included Large Capacity MagazinesApril 27, 2022
Jen Boylan Thanks Barrington School Committee on Safe Storage ResolutionApril 25, 2022
Ellen Kellner Speaks Out for Assault Weapon Ban BillsApril 25, 2022
Nan Heroux Speaks Out for Gun Safety BillsApril 21, 2022