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COVID-19 Resources

COVID-19 Resources

We know during these trying times we need to look out for one another. With that in mind, CeaseFirePA has compiled a list of important resources to help you and your family get through this. We are all in this together. Crisis Text Line Text PA to 741-741 Suicide...

#WebinarWednesday: The State Of Our Gun Laws

#WebinarWednesday: The State Of Our Gun Laws

Bored at home? CeaseFirePA has you covered!! Check out our new #WebinarWednesday series to learn about advocacy and how you can help prevent gun violence. This week we're talking about the gun laws we have on the books and the ones we want to see passed. Tune in March...

CeaseFirePA Goes Digital! Join Us For A Free Webinar

CeaseFirePA Goes Digital! Join Us For A Free Webinar

Got some downtime and want to better yourself? Join CeaseFirePA's Rob Conroy as we hold an online crash course on advocacy! We'll teach you everything you need to know to be an advocate from the ins and outs of how laws are passed in PA to how to talk to your...

CeaseFirePA is Hiring!

CeaseFirePA is Hiring!

We are looking for a new Executive Director to lead our organization forward as we fight to protect our communities from gun violence.

2020 Gun Safety Legislative Priorities in Pennsylvania

2020 Gun Safety Legislative Priorities in Pennsylvania

The 2020 legislative session is here!! We're ready to fight like hell in Harrisburg to pass common-sense gun safety reforms while keeping the gun lobby on the ropes.   Here's what we're fighting for:   Extreme Risk Protection Orders  Extreme Risk Protection...

Naughty and Nice

Naughty and Nice

As we near the end of the year, it’s not just Santa who’s making lists. We have lists of our own. Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Governor Tom Wolf are at the top of our nice list! Yesterday, we were honored to be there as the AG announced a legal opinion that will...

Sen. Toomey Votes to Confirm Another NRA Judge

Sen. Toomey Votes to Confirm Another NRA Judge

Yesterday Senator Pat Toomey disappointed Pennsylvanians by voting to confirm Lawrence Vandyke to the United States 9th circuit court. Despite recent polling that showed Pennsylvanian voters overwhelming support stronger gun laws, Senator Toomey sided with the NRA by...

We Need Action on ERPO Now!

We Need Action on ERPO Now!

In 2017, Pennsylvania experienced more than 2,000 suicides, over 980 were by firearm. Up to 80% of those who consider suicide show signs of their intentions. We need to do everything we can to save lives and help people who are at risk of hurting themselves or others....

100 Children Shot in Philadelphia in 2019

100 Children Shot in Philadelphia in 2019

2019 has been a dangerous year for children in Philadelphia. As of November 11th, 100 kids in Philadelphia have been shot, 12 fatally. This heartbreaking statistic should sound alarms for elected officials. Our students should be worried about homework, crushes, and...

Facing the truth about gun violence in PA