News and Events
Coronavirus and Guns in RI
Timeline of events leading to a 132% increase in FBI background checks in one month for Rhode Island.
RI Leads Nation in Background Checks
The Ocean State is not just stocking up on toilet paper and hand wipes :/
Red Flag Law in Rhode Island
What it is and how it works.
Gun Sales Surge in RI During COVID-19 Crisis
RI Police Chiefs Association ask Gov. Raimondo to extend time to complete background checks.
15 of the 20 Deadliest Mass Shootings Included Large Capacity Magazines.
Large capacity magazines turn kllers into killing machines.
RI House Votes to Ban Ghost Guns 60-6
Representatives vote overwhelmingly to support a ban on untraceable and undetectable “ghost guns.”
Valentine’s Not Gun Violence Rally
Kicking off the rally with a poem was Jaychele Schenck, youth organizer and leader with Young Voices.
Governor Raimondo Gun Safety Bills
Gov. Raimondo and Attorney General Neronha announced four common-sense gun safety bills.
Senate Judiciary Committee Votes 6-0 in Support of 3D-Printed and Ghost Gun Ban
There is a House version of the bill awaiting a hearing in the House Judiciary Committee.
2019 RICAGV Annual Fundraiser
A record crowd to honor gun violence prevention champions.
Tiverton Recalls Town Council President + Vice President
2A Sanctuary Resolutions final straw for Tiverton residents.
Mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent less than 1% of all yearly gun-related homicides.
Blaming mental health is a convenient diversion for NRA and other corporate lobbyists.
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.
More on the Blog
- 32 More RI Organizations Join CVGPRIApril 8, 2021
RIGVEF Fundraiser on 401GivesMarch 30, 2021- Condemning Violence Against Asians and Asian American CommunitiesMarch 20, 2021
- Anticipating Broad Support at House Judiciary HearingMarch 19, 2021
A Second Amendment PrimerFebruary 24, 2021
Caldwell and Kazarian Rock the House for Gun Safety ReformFebruary 17, 2021
30 House Reps Have NOT Signed-On to Gun Safety ReformsFebruary 17, 2021
Pro-Gun Scare Tactics Lead to Surge in RI Gun Sales and Gun ViolenceJanuary 11, 2021
87% Increase in Gun Deaths in RI – 2020 v. 2019January 8, 2021
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