The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) is a coalition of organizations, activists, advocates, educators, legislators, and community members who address gun violence as an urgent public health issue. Since 2013, RICAGV utilizes the collective power of its membership and grassroots organizing methods to advance programs and policies that will reduce gun violence of all types resulting in safer, healthier Rhode Island communities.
RICAGV Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors
Five new members bring fresh perspective, knowledge, and expertise to further RICAGV goals.
Three Gun Safety Laws Signed in 2022!
Governor Dan McKee signed key reforms into law:
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Limiting magazines to 10 rounds
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Raising the age to buy long guns and ammunition from 18 to 21
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Prohibiting loaded long guns in public
RI Students and Attendees Sent a Powerful Message at the RI March for Our Lives Rally
Help us fight the pro-gun lobby at the State House!
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Highlights from the Blog
Three Gun Safety Bills Pass Senate
Key reforms pass with overwhelming support.
March for Our Lives Photo Gallery
Well over 400 Rhode Islanders gathered to hear from RI high school and college students at the RI State House.
Students to Speak at March for Our Lives Rally in Providence
Saturday, June 11 at the RI State House, in conjunction with the national March for Our Lives event in Washington, DC.
Why Grandfathering High-Capacity Magazines is Unacceptable
Magazines that hold ten rounds or more are dangerous and significantly increase the deadliness of shootings.
RICAGV Thanks Gun Safety Champions for Votes on Life-Saving Bills
Common-sense safety reforms will finally get a vote on June 9 2022, 10 years after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Wear Orange Rally and Walk – South Kingstown
In support of the Town Council passing a resolution to recognize the first Friday in June (6.3.22) as Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Big Turnout for Time for Votes Press Conference
Hundreds of gun safety reform supporters showed up to demand votes for five common-sense bills.
CGVPRI Partners 2022
A broad range of organizations from across Rhode Island.
18 of 20 Deadliest Mass Shootings Since 2009 Included Large Capacity Magazines
360 killed and over 705 wounded in incidents that often times lasted minutes.
2020 RI Gun Safety Poll
Overwhelming support for common-sense gun safety measures, including more than 70% in favor of limiting magazine capacity and regulating assault weapons.
Gun Safety Reform is Constitutional
In 2008, District of Columbia v. Heller affirmed:
“the [Second Amendment] right was not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”
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