News and Events
Original Research: COVID Gun Surge Exposes Additional 11 Million Persons to Household Firearms
Figure includes 5 million children, according to the Dec. 2021 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Barrington School Shooting Threat
Threat written on wall in girls bathroom.
Providence Chief Clements on the Surge of Guns and Gun Violence in Providence
“We are seizing guns at high volume, record clips.”
The Rittenhouse Verdict
Made possible by permissive open-carry and stand your ground laws
School Shooting Threat in Coventry
Students endure 4 hour lockdown, no gun found.
83 Illegal High Capacity Magazines Found in Massachusetts CEO’s Home
CEO Hovan’s concealed carry permit was suspended and police removed an additional 50 guns and over 19k rounds of ammunition from the home.
New Board Members
Gem Barros, Cedric Huntley and Claire Phipps join the team!
Providence School Shooting Threat
Providence Police are investigating.
I.M.A.G.I.N.E Exhibition
October 7-29 at Bannister Gallery, RIC. Pre-registration is required for entry, all tickets are free …
“Red Rain” by Gemelya Barros
RICAGV commissions Providence artist Gem Barros.
2 Gun Deaths and 4 Gun Injuries in 2 Days
15 RI cities and towns have experienced at least one gun incident so far in 2021.
Gun Violence Continues to Surge Through Summer 2021
Non-suicide gun deaths and injuries have almost doubled in a Jan-July comparison of 2021 vs. 2020.
Linda Finn Retiring as Executive Director
A co-founder of RICAGV, Linda will retire after nine years of fighting to make RI a safer place.
2021 Thank You Party
Hosted by RICAGV and Moms Demand Action RI
2021 Floor Votes for Gun Safety Bills
Votes for and against prohibiting guns in schools and cracking down on straw buyers, July 2021.
CGVPRI Successful in Passing Two Key Gun Safety Reforms
Cracking down on straw buyers and prohibiting concealed carry in K-12 schools.
VIDEO: Pawtucket Boy Crouches Helpless While LCM Shoots 22 rounds in 6 Seconds
This video from Atty. Gen. Peter Neronha shows why limiting magazine capacity in RI matters.
Governor McKee Supports Gun Bills at Press Conference
All five executive officers took the podium in support of gun safety reforms.
Nwando Ofokansi Speaks Out for Gun Safety Bills
Ms. Ofokanski is a co-founder of the Woonsocket Alliance to Champion Hope (WATCH).
Rep. Justine Caldwell Speaks Out for Gun Safety Bills
Rep. Caldwell is the sponsor of three important gun safety bills.
Sen. Gayle Goldin Speaks Out on Gun Safety Bills
Sen. Goldin has sponsored bills to limit magazine capacity for years.
Tonya King Harris Speaks Out for Gun Safety Bills
Ms. Harris is the Executive Director of the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a CGVPRI founding partner.
116% Increase in Shooting Deaths in Rhode Island
Statewide non-suicide gun deaths dramatically increase.
RICAGV Calls on RI House and Senate Judiciaries to Move Bills Out of Committees
Released May 17, 2021
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