Life-saving solutions have been ignored in Harrisburg for too long. We refuse to die waiting for change

We will continue to fight for our lives. And we intend to win.

10 years After Sandy Hook we must ban assault weapons.

Life-saving solutions have been ignored in Harrisburg for too long. We refuse to die waiting for change

We will continue to fight for our lives. And we intend to win.

HONORING THOSE WITH THE COURAGE TO LEAD

For more than 20 years, CeaseFirePA has brought Pennsylvanians together to end gun violence. Our partners are elected officials, doctors, activists, lawyers, and survivors determined to end this public health crisis. This year help us honor our Keystone Courage Award Winners:

Speaker Joanna McClinton for leading the charge in Harrisburg
Hogan Lovells for empowering communities through litigation
CHOP’s Center for Violence Prevention for researching gun violence, preventing shootings, and advocating for solutions

The Issues

1600 Pennsylvanians lose their lives to gun violence each year

Gun Violence in Pennsylvania

In every part of the Commonwealth, people are losing their lives to gun violence. We breakdown this uniquely American catastrophe.

Black Pennsylvanians are 21 times more likely to be murdered by a gun

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:

1.

Extreme Risk Protection Orders

Reporting of Lost or Stolen Firearms

Universal Background Checks

Latest Updates

CeaseFirePA Action & Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence Endorse Two Gun Safety Champions for PA House of Reps

CeaseFirePA Action & Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence Endorse Two Gun Safety Champions for PA House of Reps

CeaseFirePA Action, the Commonwealth’s leading gun violence prevention advocacy organization, along with its program, Squirrel Hill Stands Against Gun Violence, announced endorsements of two Special Election candidates for the Pennsylvania House of Representatives who will prioritize Pennsylvanians’ lives and safety.  Joe McAndrew in the 32nd House District and Abigail Salisbury in the 34th House District earned this endorsement by demonstrating a commitment to support lifesaving gun violence prevention legislation and continued investments in community violence intervention programs in Harrisburg.

“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          

CeaseFirePA representative addressing a crowd

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.