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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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...
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 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...
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...
Health Professionals Band Together to Elevate Gun Violence Policy Solutions
New“PA Health Professionals to End Gun Violence” Statewide Coalition Will Strengthen Expert Legislative Advocacy The Goal: Save Lives Beyond Their Work in Healthcare Facilities Health professionals across Pennsylvania who work tirelessly to save and care for gunshot...
