OUR MISSION

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 has utilized the collective power of its membership and grassroots organizing methods to advance programs and policies that will reduce gun violence resulting in safer, healthier Rhode Island communities.

SECURE STORAGE PASSES SENATE!

On March 19th the Senate voted 28-7 in favor of secure storage. We are grateful for all of our volunteers, survivors and partners who made this happen. We are one step closer to a safer Rhode Island.

Now to the House!

Read all about it in our News Section.

401 GIVES DAY IS MONDAY, APRIL 1

We need YOU to join with us in our efforts to decrease gun violence by becoming a fundraising champion for 401Gives Day!  401Gives is on Monday, April 1st, 2024 from 6am 4/1 – 6pm on April 2.

We have set a goal of $12,000 for The Rhode Island Gun Violence Education Fund (the educational arm of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence). Can we count on you to help us reach our goal?

    IN THE NEWS

    Two leading advocates for gun safety legislation in Rhode Island, Melissa Carden, Executive Director of the RI Coalition Against Gun Violence and Representative Jason Knight, joined Joe Paolino Jr. to discuss the tragedy in Maine and what we should be doing about the devastation of gun violence on the show that aired November 5, 2023 on ABC 6.

      Help us fight the pro-gun lobby at the State House!

      Every dollar you give goes toward helping prevent gun violence in RI!

      Highlights from the Blog

      A Second Amendment Primer

      A Second Amendment Primer

      The right to bear arms established under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is often misunderstood and often misrepresented.

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      Three Gun Safety Laws Signed in 2022!

      Governor Dan McKee signed key reforms into law:

      • Limiting magazines to 10 rounds

      • Raising the age to buy long guns and ammunition from 18 to 21

      • Prohibiting loaded long guns in public

      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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