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Another Dangerous Weekend in America

Another Dangerous Weekend in America

Over the weekend, we saw a dangerous wave of gun violence across the country. According to the Gun Violence Archive, the United States had 278 shootings that left 95 people dead and 229 injured. This doesn't even count suicides. Pennsylvania experienced 16 shootings...

Guns Down Events

Guns Down Events

Join us for events throughout Pennsylvania as we work to build a safer future without gun violence. Monday May 20th 7-9PM 8339 Old York Road, Elkins Park PA 19027 Wednesday May 22nd 6-8PM 1852 Enoch St, Pittsburgh PA 15219 Thursday May 23rd 7-9PM 522 W Maple St,...

While Gun Groups Lie, ERPO Saves Lives

While Gun Groups Lie, ERPO Saves Lives

Last week, during a rally in the Capitol for “Second Amendment Day,” speakers repeatedly lied about what the Extreme Risk Protection Order bill would do.  

Gun Violence Forum with Protect & Elect

Gun Violence Forum with Protect & Elect

Join Protect & Elect for an educational forum on what we can do about gun violence. This forum will address the impact of gun violence, especially in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and what can and should be done to prevent it. May 2, 2019 5-7 PM at the...

Here We Go Again… the Sue Our Cities Bill is Back

Here We Go Again… the Sue Our Cities Bill is Back

They’re at it again You have to keep your eyes on Harrisburg -- the Senate Local Government Committee is about to run the dangerous “Sue Our Cities Bill,”  SB 531. This bill lets the greedy gun lobby sue Pa towns and cities that take steps to make their communities...

We’re in Your Neck of the Woods

We’re in Your Neck of the Woods

This week, we have events all over the Commonwealth, from vigils and rallies to townhalls and panel discussions. We’d love for you to join us and meet the friends and neighbors who are standing with you against gun violence.     Wednesday April 24 Remembering...

Highlights From the 2019 Keystone Courage Award Event

Highlights From the 2019 Keystone Courage Award Event

This years Keystone Courage Award event was a huge success.  Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our cause.  Here are some awesome pictures highlighting the good time had by all. [gallery...

Support HB 1075

Support HB 1075

The PA legislature has the chance to do something that makes sense and saves lives: enact an extreme risk protection order bill.This bill creates a civil court process family members and law enforcement can use to temporarily bar access to firearms by a family member...

A Historic Day for Pittsburgh

A Historic Day for Pittsburgh

Today was a great and historic day for Pittsburgh. In the wake of continually startling homicide rates and after the hate-fueled Tree of Life massacre on Oct 27, Pittsburgh's City Council today voted to pass three common-sense gun laws: a ban on the use of assault...

Facing the truth about gun violence in PA