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.
General Interest
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 REACTS TO REMARKABLE REDUCTIONS STATEWIDE IN GUN VIOLENCE
HARRISBURG - CeaseFirePA Education Fund today reacted to the reported drops in gun violence statewide. Since 2022, there has been a 42 percent drop in total victims of gun violence, and a 38 percent drop of gun deaths by firearm according to an analysis of the Gun...
Statement on PA Supreme Court’s Crawford Decision
Today, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a ruling in the Crawford v. Commonwealth case, siding with the Commonwealth. Adam Garber, CeaseFirePA Executive Director, issued the following statement in response: "Gun violence remains the leading cause of death among...
Most Productive Gun Safety Majority in PA House History Wins Re-Election
Advocates Plan for Another Active Legislative Session to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Policies HARRISBURG – As it becomes clear that the Pennsylvania House of Representatives will retain its gun safety majority in the 2025-26 legislative session, advocates are...
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,...
