RICAGV Says Thanks!
Dozens of friends gathered to celebrate at the United Way of RI in Providence.
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
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Highlights from the Blog
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.
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.
Sue Larson Speaks Out for Sensible Gun Safety Reform
Thanks to Sue for rebutting a fact-free letter to the editor!
Statement on Uvalde, TX Massacre
This latest massacre is more evidence of the massive failure to protect our children and our communities.
Diana Garlington Speaks at Nonviolence Institute on Buffalo Mass Shooting
Board Member Diana Garlington spoke for RICAGV at the press conference on Monday.
Statement on Buffalo Mass Shooting
Buffalo makes third mass shooting over the weekend.
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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