Hundreds of doctors, faith leaders, nurses, community leaders and residents gathered in Harrisburg.
Events
REPORT: State investments in violence prevention contribute to 38% decrease in gun homicides
CeaseFirePA Launches statewide tour to highlight programs, advocate for continued state support (Pennsylvania) — A new report from CeaseFirePA Education Fund demonstrates a reduction in gun homicides due to historic investment in violence prevention programs...
Delaware County Moves to Ban Deadly Ghost Guns and Machine Gun Converters
Local Leaders Take Action to Curb Gun Violence and Close Dangerous Loopholes [Media, Pa.] – In a major step toward protecting communities from untraceable and rapidly firing firearms, Delaware County is proposing a new ordinance to regulate ghost guns and machine gun...
CeaseFire PA responds to Trump executive order designed to pander to the gun lobby
(Pennsylvania) – President Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to review important progress made by the Biden Administration’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention and implement a plan to reverse them. The Office of Gun Violence Prevention...
Health Professionals Band Together to Elevate Gun Violence Policy Solutions
New“PA Health Professionals to End Gun Violence” Statewide Coalition Will Strengthen Expert Legislative Advocacy The Goal: Save Lives Beyond Their Work in Healthcare Facilities Health professionals across Pennsylvania who work tirelessly to save and care for gunshot...
CeaseFirePA Joins ‘Safer America’ Summit with Philadelphia Eagles, White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention & Partners
Philadelphia Has Seen One of the Largest Drops in Gun Violence Across Major U.S. Cities in 2024, Down 53% From The Same Period in 2022
CeaseFirePA & Advocates Gather at White House to Celebrate Historic Gun Violence Reductions in PA & New Life-Saving Executive Orders
The Biden-Harris Administration’s Whole-of-Government Approach Has Driven Historic Declines in Gun Homicides – But More Action is Needed, Especially at State Level (September 26, 2024), WASHINGTON, DC – Today, CeaseFirePA joined President Biden, Vice President Harris,...
State Leaders Discuss Reducing Firearm Suicide in Pennsylvania During Virtual Event
HARRISBURG – In recognition of Suicide Prevention Month, representatives from the CeaseFirePA Education Fund, in partnership with Lt. Gov. Austin Davis and the Eastern PA Chapter of the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP), hosted a virtual Lunch &...
Community Leaders, Survivors Discuss How Response Cut Pittsburgh Gun Violence 44 Percent with White House Representatives
PITTSBURGH– Just a few years ago, the Pittsburgh region’s violence felt unavoidable. Gun violence became the #1 killer of children in the region, while shootings at parks, parties and grocery stores destroyed families. While too many are still mourning, CeaseFirePA...
Trump Rally Attack Was PA’s 19th Mass Shooting of 2024
While Many Details Remain Unknown About the Assassination Attempt, One Thing is Clear: Stronger PA Gun Laws Could Stop Future Mass Shootings
