The federal Department of Justice made sweeping cuts to gun violence prevention programs last week. While the breadth and impact of the cuts is not yet fully apparent, Pennsylvania organizations have been informed they will no longer receive funds.
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Groundbreaking research shows perception of firearm suicide differs from reality of the crisis
1 in 4 rural Pennsylvanians say they’ve been personally affected by firearm suicide, but very few believe it’s a widespread issue in their communities.
Annual End Gun Violence Advocacy Day pushed for life-saving action
Hundreds of doctors, faith leaders, nurses, community leaders and residents gathered in Harrisburg.
Pennsylvanians Safer as U.S. Supreme Court Upholds Ghost Gun Rule
Today’s decision reaffirmed that life-saving rule. It will help prevent firearms from falling into dangerous hands and make our communities safer.
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...
CEASEFIREPA REACTS TO TRUMP’S DANGEROUS EFFORTS TO RESTORE GUN RIGHTS TO DOMESTIC VIOLENCE & OTHER PROHIBITED PURCHASERS
CeaseFirePA rises in strong opposition to President Donald Trump’s apparent decision to fire pardon attorney Elizabeth Oyer for refusing to reinstate gun ownership rights to Mel Gibson, who is a prohibited purchaser due to his domestic violence conviction. CeaseFirePA...
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...
CeaseFirePA Applauds Gov. Shapiro’s Life Saving Budget Proposal
Gun homicides dropped 38% over the last two years. Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal will help expand community violence intervention programs that is saving lives.
CeaseFirePA responds to Federal ruling allowing 18-to-20-year-olds to purchase handguns
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — The U.S. Federal Appeals Court today overturned restrictions on handgun purchases by 18-to-20-year-olds, sparking deep concerns from gun violence prevention advocates across the country. Adam Garber, Executive Director of CeaseFirePA said in a...
