A shooting early this morning at a gay night club in Orlando, Pulse, is being called the deadliest shooting in U.S. history. Estimates are 50 killed, and more than another 50 injured. The shooter was killed in a shoot out with police. We will update as more...
General Interest
Relationship between gun manufacturers and NRA not new, but has changed over time
The relationship between firearms manufacturers and the NRA has recently become a major subject of discussion in the gun debate. But this isn’t new. What should be noted is the fact that the two entities were not always in step as they are today. After World War I,...
Let’s go out to the movies
Starting Saturday CeaseFirePA is working with some local partners to show films about gun violence and gun violence prevention. Check out the info. below to see if there is a screening near you, and click the films' titles to see their trailers. WHEN: Saturday June...
You just made PA safer.
We have AMAZING news. Today the House Judiciary Committee held over and did not consider HB 921, the bill that would have eliminated PA’s background check system. This is a huge victory and we couldn’t have done it without your calls and emails. Your voice made the...
Save our PICS!
Tomorrow the PA House Judiciary meeting will hold a critical vote on HB921. This bill would eliminate the Pennsylvania Instant Check System (PICS). Our efforts to mobilize supporters has already seen results as Representatives on the committee are reporting getting...
Montco. recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Day
Yesterday, CeaseFirePA joined Montgomery County Commisioners Josh Shapiro, and Dr. Val Arkoosh, along with Rep. Dean, Dr. Daniel Schwartz, Sen. Leach, and Movita Harrell-Johnson in front of the Montgomery County Courthouse for the 2nd annual Wear Orange Day. Some...
Speaker Turzai pushing bill would open another gun loophole in PA
Chair of the PA Safe Caucus, Rep. Madeline Dean, explains how Speaker Turzai's attempt to eliminate the Pennsylvania background check system (PICS) could open up PA to what is called the Charleston loophole. Read here to see her full op-ed.
Check out our video of our May Rally in the Rotunda
Check out the video here.
Some relief but still on alert
Earlier this week -- just after our amazing rally to expand background checks -- we got word that the gun lobby was working on a dangerous plan to completely undermine public safety by eliminating the PA Background Check System. But we didn’t panic, we made a plan. We...
This is very dangerous
On the heels of our amazing rally in support of expanding background checks in PA, the gun lobby is working on a shocking and dangerous plan to undermine public safety by eliminating the PA Background Check System. You heard that right. Instead of expanding background...