Taking a stand against gun violence
Thoughts and Prayers are not enough.
We need action.
Spring 2021 Keystone Courage Award Presentation
Join CeaseFirePA in honoring Senator Bob Casey with our Spring 2021 Keystone Courage Award for his gun safety advocacy.
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Common Agenda to End gun violence
CeaseFirePA is leading a coalition of nearly 100 groups across Pennsylvania to combat gun violence with a trio of evidence-based policy solutions. Read more to learn and get involved.
Find Your State Legislators
See who you need to contact to make your voice heard about common sense gun laws.
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Postcards For Peace
CeaseFirePA: Kyle Rittenhouse’s Acquittal Will Embolden Vigilantes & Undermine Public Safety
The trial made one thing perfectly clear: Rittenhouse’s military-style rifle and the threatening manner in which he wielded it only served to heighten tensions and invite deadly conflict
Speedy Movement of Permitless Carry Bill Puts Lives at Risk
Despite opposition from a wide range of law enforcement officials and gun violence prevention advocates, the Pennsylvania House has sped through legislation to allow anyone over 18 to carry a concealed firearm without any additional safety checks.
US Supreme Court hears decades-long misinformation campaign
4,600 dead in three years from guns. PA Senate bills could worsen it. Gov. Wolf, Advocates, Senators Sound Alarm
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Things Pennsylvania doesn't have currently:
❌ Lost and Stolen Gun Reporting Requirements
❌ Extreme Risk Protection Orders (for those who are a danger to themselves or others)
❌ Universal Background Checks
❌ Safe Gun Storage
Let's get to work on all of these things in the General Assembly. The lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians are at stake, and a majority of Pennsylvanians support these policies.
❌ Lost and Stolen Gun Reporting Requirements
❌ Extreme Risk Protection Orders (for those who are a danger to themselves or others)
❌ Universal Background Checks
❌ Safe Gun Storage
Let's get to work on all of these things in the General Assembly. The lives of thousands of Pennsylvanians are at stake, and a majority of Pennsylvanians support these policies.
This map from The Trace shows the immense impact of gun violence on communities across America, just over the last seven years. A really helpful tool to measure the toll of gun violence within your own community. NOTE: this tool does not include data from 2021, so the impact is even worse than what you see here.
Seven years. 240,000 shootings. How has gun violence marked your corner of the country?
"Toddlers are discovering guns under piles of clothes and between couch cushions. Teenagers are obtaining untraceable ghost guns made from online kits. Middle school students are carrying handguns for protection." Important coverage from The New York Times on the need for safe gun storage laws.
Toddlers are discovering guns under piles of clothes and between couch cushions. Teenagers are obtaining untraceable ghost guns made from kits. Middle school students are carrying handguns for protection.