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Posted on June 10, 2015

Bill to Prevent Domestic Abusers From Possessing Guns Passes!

Excellent news once again! SB 525, which would prevent domestic abusers from possessing guns, has been passed by the Oregon House by a overwhelming margin. It is now headed to Governor Kate Brown’s desk, and she has said she will … read more

Posted on June 9, 2015

Lock Up Your Guns!

The Washington Alliance for Gun Responsibility just released a powerful new ad urging people to lock up their guns: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tB1-SmdV0M4 Unintentional shootings involving kids happen every week. If you have a gun, please make sure it is locked up and … read more

Posted on June 9, 2015

Most Gun Deaths Are Suicides, Not Homicides. That's a Strong Case for Gun Safety.

Most gun deaths in the United States are suicides, not homicides. In this powerful article, Dylan Matthews points out that suicide is more common in places with more guns, that guns are an extremely lethal suicide method, and that gun … read more

Posted on June 9, 2015

Signing In South Carolina Ushers In Stiffer Penalties, Gun Ban for Domestic Violence Crimes

Governor Nikki Haley of South Carolina just signed a bill that bans domestic abusers from having guns and stiffens penalties for domestic violence. http://www.postandcourier.com/article/20150604/PC1603/150609697/signing-… The bill is an important step to protect women and families from domestic violence and gun … read more

Posted on June 9, 2015

Large Majority of Americans-Including Gun Owners-Support Stronger Gun Safety Policies

A new study shows that a large majority of Americans, including gun owners, support stronger state and federal policies to prevent gun violence. http://www.jhsph.edu/news/news-releases/2015/large-majority-of-americans… … read more

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