News and Events
Thank You Party Gallery
A fun evening for dozens of gun safety reform advocates.
Cost of Gun Violence Report
“directly measurable cost of gun violence in Rhode Island exceeds $95 million each year, with a direct annual cost to taxpayers of approximately $19 million.”
Safe School Advocates Face 2A Bullies with Song
Standing Up for Students and Teachers at the State House
Gun Control IS Constitutional
Federal and Supreme Court decisions have upheld restrictions on the right to bear arms.
RI Community News and Opinions on the Second Amendment
After being voted down, Tiverton Town Council President Robert Coulter called for a special meeting on Monday, June 3rd to try again for passage.
Ghost Gun Bill Passes Senate Judiciary
Thanks to bill sponsors, Senator Coyne, Chairs Lynch-Prata, Miller and Conley, and Senator Seveney
Tiverton Rejects 2A Resolution … For Now
The council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 3 at 3pm to reconsider this resolution with a minor change in the language.
Tiverton Residents Prepare to Defeat 2A Resolution
This resolution is intentionally designed to create division.
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.
RICAGV Statement on Gun Bills Stalling in House Judiciary Committee
Hearings were held on March 19, 2019 and there appears to be no intention to move these bills to the floor for debate and an up-or-down vote.
One Gun Gone at RISD – April 20 – Gun Violence Prevention in Action
Part of RISD Stands Against Gun Violence, this exhibit features works from local students and artists from communities most effected by gun violence.
Amazing Speakers at April Meeting in Cranston
Watch the videos of our featured speakers and how they’re taking on gun violence in our communities.
Portsmouth Town Council Votes Unanimously for Gun Safety Reform
Resolution supports the Safe Schools Act and the Assault Weapon and Large Cap. Magazine Bans.
Linda Finn on Concealed Carry Permit Holders
Linda Finn testifies about the more than 1,200 concealed carry permit holders who have committed crimes across the U.S. since 2007.
Safe Schools Act Gets Overwhelming Support at House Hearings
Broad support for barring concealed carry in K-12 schools from law enforcement and public safety officials.
17 R.I. Student Actions Since Parkland
Students across RI have been diligently advocating for sensible gun safety reform since the Parkland shooting.
House Rules Hearing Draws Big Crowd
Linda Finn writes in support of rule changes proposed by The Reform Caucus.
RICAGV Supports Reform Caucuses Call for Rule Changes
The first House bill of the year rejects rule changes that would create a legislative transparency.
2018 Year in Review
Rhode Islanders across the state banded together for common-sense reforms.
Congratulations to RICAGV Endorsed Candidates
A great night for common-sense gun safety reform!
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.
Response to Kavanaugh’s Appointment to the U.S. Supreme Court
We are worried about the newest member’s judicial record on gun safety legislation.
RICAGV Celebrates Work at Record Breaking Fundraiser
Record attendance at the RICAGV 5th Annual Fundraiser.
News from the Blog
- Congratulations to RICAGV EndorseesSeptember 11, 2020
Big Primary Wins in 2020September 10, 2020- RI 2020 Background Checks on Track to Dwarf Previous YearsSeptember 9, 2020
- Man Arrested with Loaded Gun at Walmart in ProvidenceSeptember 1, 2020
- RI Lawmakers Drop the Ball During Statewide Surge in Gun Sales and Gun ViolenceAugust 31, 2020
- Statement on Providence Gun ViolenceAugust 21, 2020
- Cedric Huntley on Violence in ProvidenceAugust 21, 2020
- New RICAGV Endorsements for Municipal and Federal RacesAugust 12, 2020
- NY Lawsuit Exposes NRA Lies and CorruptionAugust 9, 2020
- Stolen Gun Brandished in Road Rage Incident in South KingstownAugust 6, 2020
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