We know during these trying times we need to look out for one another. With that in mind, CeaseFirePA has compiled a list of important resources to help you and your family get through this. We are all in this together. Crisis Text Line Text PA to 741-741 Suicide...
CeaseFirePA News
#WebinarWednesday: The State Of Our Gun Laws
Bored at home? CeaseFirePA has you covered!! Check out our new #WebinarWednesday series to learn about advocacy and how you can help prevent gun violence. This week we're talking about the gun laws we have on the books and the ones we want to see passed. Tune in March...
CeaseFirePA Goes Digital! Join Us For A Free Webinar
Got some downtime and want to better yourself? Join CeaseFirePA's Rob Conroy as we hold an online crash course on advocacy! We'll teach you everything you need to know to be an advocate from the ins and outs of how laws are passed in PA to how to talk to your...
CeaseFirePA is Hiring!
We are looking for a new Executive Director to lead our organization forward as we fight to protect our communities from gun violence.
CeaseFirePA Internships
CeaseFirePA is now accepting internship applications!
Your Donation Will Be Matched
As we approach the end of the year, we are already making plans to make PA safer in 2020. This will mean fighting bad bills like the Sue Our Cities bill and efforts to arm teachers, making progress on good bills like ERPO and making sure we are a resource for...
Supreme Court: Sandy Hooks Can Sue Gun Manufacturer
In defiance of the gun lobby's attempt to evade responsibility, the US Supreme Court denied hearing Remington's case against Sandy Hook families suing the manufacturer of the AR-15 used in the 2012 school shooting that left 26 dead. This is a big win for the gun...
Pittsburgh Gun Safety Ordinances Blocked by Court, City Gears Up to Appeal
CeaseFirePA is beyond disappointed in the Common Pleas’ Court’s initial ruling regarding the legality of Pittsburgh’s ordinances passed after the Tree of Life massacre.
Harrisburg Wants Untrained Armed Guards in Our Schools
Well, despite our best efforts, last week, the PA Senate passed the dangerous bill we told you about — HB 49. This bill extends the time for armed guards in schools to get mandatory, specialized training for school officers. But in the interim, they will still be...
Safe 2 Say Something
Safe2Say Something is a program that allows students to anonymously submit tips to law enforcement. It teaches adults and young people how to recognize warning signs and threats as well as how to report them to authorities. 80% of school shooters told someone of their...