Overwhelming Support to Ban Undetectable, Untraceable “Ghost Guns” A spirited round of objections, mostly based on the process that has been a point of contention between Speaker Mattiello, members of the “Reform Caucus” and some Republicans,...
Valentine’s Not Gun Violence Rally Students and Faith Leaders Spoke Eloquently About Preventing Gun Violence As a remembrance of the victims of the Parkland, FL school shooting, three groups of amazing and dedicated student groups organized the...
Common Sense Reforms Following a discussion group with RI Police Chiefs, and surrounded by advocates for sensible gun safety legislation, Governor Raimondo held a press conference to announce her support for four new bills. Attorney General Peter Neronha joined with...
RICAGV Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 21, 2020 CONTACT: Erich Haslehurst, (401) 451-1935, erich.haslehurst@gmail.comTwitter: @CGVPRIFacebook: @CGVPRI Senate Judiciary Committee Votes 6-0 in Support of 3D-Printed and Ghost Gun Ban Providence, RI —...
RICAGV Press Release TIVERTON VOTES TO RECALL COUNCILORS WHO CHAMPIONED SECOND AMENDMENT SANCTUARY CITY RESOLUTION FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, October 21, 2019 CONTACT: Kat Kerwin, Director of Communications Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Statement on...
Debunking the “Mass Shootings are a Mental Health Issue”Published in 2016 by American Psychiatric Association.FACT: Mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent less than 1% of all yearly gun-related homicides. In contrast, deaths by...
Recognizing Outstanding Advocacy in 2019 We were so proud to present to four individuals and one group for having gone above and beyond to create awareness, lobby legislators, speak out and work to advance common-sense legislation: Steve AhlquistMuckraker of the Year...
RICAGV Press Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Wednesday, June 19, 2019 CONTACT: Kat Kerwin, Director of Communications ASTONISHING ANALYSIS SHOWS GUN VIOLENCE COSTS RHODE ISLANDERS $95 MILLION A YEAR Providence, Rhode Island (June 19, 2019)– New Report Shows How...
