News and Events
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.
60 RIGA Candidates Endorsed by RICAGV
We’re giving our endorsement to champions who will continue to provide majority support in both the House and Senate.
Ghost Gun Bill Passes
A great victory for common-sense gun safety reform.
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.
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