The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed a bill closing loopholes in the state’s background check law, while measures to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders and ban untraceable firearms and “Glock switches” failed.
General Interest
House Judiciary Committee Votes to Advance Life-Saving Gun Safety Bills
The legislation includes bans on machine-gun converters, as well as strengthening background checks and establishing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs).
York City Council Passes Machine Gun Converter Ban
York City Council voted on Tuesday night to ban machine gun converters, such as Glock switches. These inexpensive, easily obtained devices can turn a handgun into a machine gun capable of firing up to 800 rounds per minute.
PA House Approves Increase in Funding for Violence Prevention Programs
CeaseFirePA calls for Senate to return and support the increase
Over 140 Organizations and Leaders Across Pennsylvania Call for $101.5 Million Investment in Community Violence Prevention
A coalition of more than 140 organizations, faith leaders, health professionals, educators, local elected officials, violence prevention practitioners and others from across Pennsylvania have signed and delivered a joint letter urging the state legislature to...
More Than 50 Democratic Lawmakers Called for $100 Million Investment in Violence Prevention Programs During Capitol Press Conference
Democratic members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives sent a letter to their chamber’s leadership calling for a $101.5 million investment in violence prevention initiatives.
DOJ Cuts to Gun Violence Prevention Hits Pennsylvania
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.
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...
