From Uvalde to Pennsylvania, we are in a gun violence crisis.
We will not accept a reality in which gun violence like this continues. We’ll continue to use our voices and collective power to advance evidence-based solutions.
From Uvalde to Pennsylvania, we are in a gun violence crisis.
We will not accept a reality in which gun violence like this continues. We’ll continue to use our voices and collective power to advance evidence-based solutions.
Build awareness across Pennsylvania
The crisis of gun violence impacts all of us. Join us in activities across the Commonwealth and online to spread the word about the work we need to continue. We will create a future without gun violence, together.
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The Issues
Gun Violence in Pennsylvania
In every part of the Commonwealth, people are losing their lives to gun violence. We breakdown this uniquely American catastrophe.
Community Violence
Gun violence is part of the fabric of daily life for too many Pennsylvanians. Everyone then struggles to thrive. Here’s why.
Firearm Suicide
Just 5% of suicide attempts are with a gun but they are so deadly it still accounts for the lives of 900 Pennsylvanians. The connection is clear.
Mass Shootings
PA schools, stores, malls and other public spaces were terrorized by 34 mass shootings in 2020–one every 10 days. Weak laws make them more likely.
Domestic Violence
Women are five times more likely to be killed by an abusive partner if the abuser has access to a gun. No one should live with that threat.
Be part of the movement.
Regardless of the obstacles and setbacks, together we can make sure everyone is safe.
Common Agenda to end gun violence
A coalition of more than 130 groups endorse the Common Agenda to End Gun Violence, working to end the epidemic by prioritizing proven policies that protect all Pennsylvanians by addressing the different forms of gun violence.
The Agenda:
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms
Universal Background Checks
Latest Updates
“We Won’t Stand For It” Hundreds Demand Action at “Uvalde to PA End Gun Violence Rally” with Governor Wolf
For Immediate Release: May 27, 2022 For More Information: Adam Garber, CeaseFirePA Education Fund Executive Director,...
Our Statement on the Uvalde Shooting and Ongoing Preventable Disasters
Today, 19 children and two teachers were killed in Uvalde, Texas in a 90% Hispanic school. It was the 27th school shooting and the 212th mass shooting so far in the 144 days of 2022. Eleven days ago, 10 were murdered at a Black supermarket. In those 11 days, an estimated 22 Pennsylvanians were murdered with firearms. Countless more were injured.
Pennsylvanians Descend on Harrisburg to Demand General Assembly “Do Something” to End Gun Violence
A coalition of faith, public health, education, veteran, and community organizations coordinated the event where attendees met with lawmakers to push for increased funding for community-based violence prevention programs and a Common Agenda to End Gun Violence. The coalition demanded policy action to address the epidemic of gun violence that claimed the lives of 1,752 Pennsylvanians in 2020.
“Gun violence is a preventable catastrophe waiting to be stopped. We are turning our belief in a safer world into action and honoring those already lost to this crisis. Together, our advocacy will save a life.”
Adam Garber, CeaseFirePA Executive Director
A Common Agenda to End Gun Violence
Harrisburg hasn’t held a single hearing on evidence-based solutions. Your voice could change that.
Take a Stand
We’ll never stop fighting for a safe, gun violence-free Pennsylvania.
If you share that goal, power our efforts today.