In the midst of Philadelphia’s most violent year in decades, youth spread out across Philadelphia to understand how their peers are navigating gun violence in an increasingly unpredictable world. The survey results revealed the rippling impact of shootings: 88% of youth were worried that gun violence could injure a friend or loved one.
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The seeds of the armed insurrection in D.C.
The seeds of an attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol started years ago. Here’s what I’ll tell my son about it.
Passage of Firearm Bills Puts Public Safety at Risk During Unprecedented Sales & Violence
This legislation would further endanger the public as Pennsylvania firearm sales edge towards the 1 million mark for 2020 and gun deaths rise rapidly. In a statement issued soon after the bill passed, CeaseFire Pennsylvania’s Executive Director Adam Garber urged Governor Wolf to immediately veto the legislation.
Philadelphia’s Lost & Stolen Gun Safety Law Can Be Enforced Again
According to a local court, Philadelphia has the power to enforce a local law requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours, reducing the supply of guns often used in criminal activity. This welcome news could not come at a better time, as...
CeaseFirePA is hiring a Digital Campaign Manager
CeaseFirePA is looking for a creative, experienced Communications Manager who can lead and implement a story-driven integrated communications strategy that builds support for gun safety policies and mobilizes Pennsylvanians to act.
CeaseFirePA Declares Police Violence Drives Gun Violence After Shooting of Walter Wallace Jr.
PHILADELPHIA-- Earlier this week, Walter Wallace Jr. was shot multiple times by the police while he was in mental crisis in West Philadelphia. CeaseFirePA, the state's leading gun violence prevention organization, connected police violence to gun violence destroying...
CeaseFire Pennsylvania launches independent expenditure campaign focused on flipping Key PA House Seats
PHILADELPHIA -- Today CeaseFire Pennsylvania officially launched an independent expenditure advertising campaign focused on flipping the PA House and electing a gun safety majority. The campaign was kicked off with two advertisements, each of which will target over...
CeaseFirePA & City of Philadelphia Announce Lawsuit Compelling Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to Address Gun Violence
Philadelphia Mayor Jim Kenney and City Council leaders today stood with residents whose lives have been grievously harmed by gun violence to announce a major legal action against the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The plaintiffs in the action, the City of Philadelphia,...
Legislative Letter: Vote No on House Bill 2440
House Bill 2440 would prevent the closure of any gun-related business–whether we are in “normal” times or a national emergency like the current pandemic–for any reason, including failure to get appropriate insurance, meet legal business requirements, or ignore existing gun safety laws such as background check requirements. CeaseFirePA, the Commonwealth’s leading state-based gun violence prevention advocacy organization, urges you to vote no on HB 2440 if a floor vote is called on this bill.
CeaseFirePA Honors Ed Stack- C.E.O. Dick’s Sporting Goods
We are excited to announce our inaugural virtual fundraising event to honor Ed Stack, Dick’s Sporting Goods CEO, with the Keystone Courage Award on October 14,2020. We hope you will join our co-chairs, the Honorable Timothy Lewis from Pittsburgh, and Ellan and Len...
