News and Events
FBI Background Checks Continue to Soar in 2021
23.3% increase in comparison of 1st quarter 2021 vs. 1st quarter 2020.
32 More RI Organizations Join CVGPRI
A total of 45 groups united in the fight for common-sense gun bills in the 2021 session.
RIGVEF Fundraiser on 401Gives
Thur., April 4, 2021 – doubled match for early donates starts at 6AM!
Condemning Violence Against Asians and Asian American Communities
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, March 20, 2021 CONTACT: Linda Finn, Executive Director (401) 258-6851 ~ linda@ricagv.org Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Condemns Violence Against Asian and Asian American Communities Providence, Rhode Island (March 20, 2021)...
Anticipating Broad Support at House Judiciary Hearing
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 19, 2021CONTACT: Linda Finn, Executive Director Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Anticipates Broad Support at House Judiciary Hearing Providence, Rhode Island (March 19, 2021) -- The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun...
2021 Judiciary Committee Testimony
Finn Testimony, March 18, 2021 Alexander-Smith Testimony, March 18, 2021 RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, March 18, 2021
A Second Amendment Primer
A question and answer style discussion of the constitutionality of gun safety reform laws.
Caldwell and Kazarian Rock the House for Gun Safety Reform
Dozens of co-signers on common-sense gun safety reform bills.
30 House Reps Have NOT Signed-On to Gun Safety Reforms
Take action now to let them know you support common-sense legislation to prevent gun violence in Rhode Island.
Pro-Gun Scare Tactics Lead to Surge in RI Gun Sales and Gun Violence
RI gun safety advocates have been dealing with increasingly aggressive rhetoric and tactics for years.
87% Increase in Gun Deaths in RI – 2020 v. 2019
Gun injuries also increase 25%
111% Increase in RI Firearm Background Checks in 2020
COVID-19 panic buying a big part of the surge.
RI Lawmakers Drop the Ball During Statewide Surge in Gun Sales and Gun Violence
RI public safety officials and the general public are in favor of reforms that are languishing at the State House.
Are the Stars Aligning for Common-Sense Gun Safety Legislation?
New leadership signals openness to popular gun safety reforms.
95% Win Rate for RICAGV Endorsees in 2020 General
11 RICAGV endorsees beat “A” rated NRA endorsed candidates.
RICAGV 2020 General Election Endorsements
RICAGV vs. NRA Endorsements
Congratulations to RICAGV Endorsees
Big wins in the 2020 Primary.
Big Primary Wins in 2020
An exciting day for gun safety reform!
Man Arrested with Loaded Gun at Walmart in Providence
The gun had a damaged serial number.
Statement on Providence Gun Violence
Five shootings in ten days.
Cedric Huntley on Violence in Providence
Cedric, interim director of the Nonviolence Institute, talks about how to stop violence in communities.
New RICAGV Endorsements for Municipal and Federal Races
New endorsements for RI mayorial, city/town council, and federal races!
NY Lawsuit Exposes NRA Lies and Corruption
$64 million siphoned off by LaPierre in 3 years, in addition to decades long fraud.
Stolen Gun Brandished in Road Rage Incident in South Kingstown
RI State Police arrest man on multiple charges, including possession of a stolen firearm.
Latest from the Blog
- New Board MembersOctober 27, 2021
I.M.A.G.I.N.E ExhibitionOctober 8, 2021
“Red Rain” by Gemelya BarrosSeptember 11, 2021
RICAGV Endorses Levey Friedman for RI Senate Dist. 3September 10, 2021
2 Gun Deaths and 4 Gun Injuries in 2 DaysSeptember 7, 2021
Gun Violence Continues to Surge Through Summer 2021September 2, 2021
Linda Finn Retiring as Executive DirectorAugust 20, 2021
2021 Thank You PartyJuly 24, 2021
2021 Floor Votes for Gun Safety BillsJuly 13, 2021
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