The Trump Administration’s proposed rollback of gun safety rules endangers Pennsylvanians. Changes include the repeal of regulations on “stabilizing braces”, and reopening gun show and online sale loopholes.
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Community violence prevention leaders share how they reduce shootings, push Legislators in Harrisburg for more secure life-saving funds
Over 150 faith leaders, doctors, survivors, and community leaders called for $92 million in funding for programs that have resulted in historic declines in gun homicides
In a welcome ‘three-peat’, 2025 Commonwealth gun deaths fall again, now half of COVID peak.
Philadelphia, PA — CeaseFirePA Education Fund’s new analysis of data from the Gun Violence Archive for 2025 shows that gun homicides in Pennsylvania fell 46.5% since their 2022 peak. In 2025, 495 people died in Pennsylvania from gun homicides — a 15% decline from...
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.
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.
CeaseFirePA Applauds Gov. Shapiro’s Life Saving Budget Proposal
Gun homicides dropped 38% over the last two years. Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal will help expand community violence intervention programs that is saving lives.
CeaseFirePA Applauds House Judiciary Passage of Crime Guns Package
Bills to ban ghost guns, stop the proliferation of machine-gun switches and strengthen background check system advanced.
CeaseFirePA Applauds Philadelphia’s Lawsuit Against Ghost Gun Manufacturers
CeaseFirePA applauds Philadelphia’s lawsuit holding two of the largest manufacturers of ghost guns accountable.
New Survey Reveals Scope of Gun Violence’s Severe Impact on Pittsburgh-Area Youth
More than half of Pittsburgh youth have lost a family member to the gun violence epidemic.
CeaseFirePA Action Endorses 62 Gun Safety Champions for 2022 Election
Today, CeaseFirePA Action, the Commonwealth’s leading gun violence prevention advocacy organization, endorsed a slate of candidates capable of achieving a gun safety majority in the Pennsylvania General Assembly that will put Pennsylvanians’ lives first.
