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Founded by Gabby Giffords in 2013, we’re on a mission to save lives from gun violence. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join the fight.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world rooted in justice and peace.
His life was cut short by gun violence—but his vision continues to guide the work we do every day at GIFFORDS: standing up for justice, protecting lives, and building a safer future.
His life was cut short by gun violence—but his vision continues to guide the work we do every day at GIFFORDS: standing up for justice, protecting lives, and building a safer future.
January 19, 2026 at 5:57 PM
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. dreamed of a world rooted in justice and peace.
His life was cut short by gun violence—but his vision continues to guide the work we do every day at GIFFORDS: standing up for justice, protecting lives, and building a safer future.
His life was cut short by gun violence—but his vision continues to guide the work we do every day at GIFFORDS: standing up for justice, protecting lives, and building a safer future.
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Introducing the 2026 class of Arizona Courage Fellows! These young leaders have already created lasting change in their communities and we’re proud to work with them as they build their skills to advocate for commonsense gun laws.
Introducing the 2026 class of Arizona Courage Fellows! These young leaders have already created lasting change in their communities and we’re proud to work with them as they build their skills to advocate for commonsense gun laws.
Introducing the 2026 GIFFORDS Arizona Courage Fellows
Our progress to end gun violence and save lives is only possible because of the young people in the fight with us.
giffords.org
January 18, 2026 at 2:08 PM
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Introducing the 2026 class of Arizona Courage Fellows! These young leaders have already created lasting change in their communities and we’re proud to work with them as they build their skills to advocate for commonsense gun laws.
Introducing the 2026 class of Arizona Courage Fellows! These young leaders have already created lasting change in their communities and we’re proud to work with them as they build their skills to advocate for commonsense gun laws.
Katherine Hoops is a gun owner, mother, and pediatrician. She knows we can do better to prevent unintentional acts of gun violence— and that protecting our kids’ safety starts with research.
www.usnews.com
January 17, 2026 at 1:57 PM
Katherine Hoops is a gun owner, mother, and pediatrician. She knows we can do better to prevent unintentional acts of gun violence— and that protecting our kids’ safety starts with research.
The Florida House just passed a bill that would lower the age to buy rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
This would rollback lifesaving reform passed after 17 people were killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, FL. We can’t afford to move backwards.
This would rollback lifesaving reform passed after 17 people were killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, FL. We can’t afford to move backwards.
Florida House passes bill to lower the age to purchase a long gun to 18 years • Florida Phoenix
The Florida House has again passed legislation (HB 133) dropping the minimum age to purchase rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18. The vote was 74-37, with five Republicans joining the majority of...
floridaphoenix.com
January 16, 2026 at 12:28 AM
The Florida House just passed a bill that would lower the age to buy rifles and other long guns from 21 to 18.
This would rollback lifesaving reform passed after 17 people were killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, FL. We can’t afford to move backwards.
This would rollback lifesaving reform passed after 17 people were killed in the 2018 school shooting in Parkland, FL. We can’t afford to move backwards.
VICTORY: In less than 24 hours, the Trump administration reversed its plans to cut $2B in mental health funding after facing widespread outrage from lawmakers, healthcare providers, and Americans across the country.
This is why speaking out matters.
This is why speaking out matters.
H.H.S. Reverses Decision to Cut $2 Billion for Mental Health and Addiction Services
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 6:10 PM
VICTORY: In less than 24 hours, the Trump administration reversed its plans to cut $2B in mental health funding after facing widespread outrage from lawmakers, healthcare providers, and Americans across the country.
This is why speaking out matters.
This is why speaking out matters.
Americans deserve to feel safe in their communities, but according to @gallup.com, 40% of young women are interested in leaving the country, with gun violence as the most common reason cited.
Our leaders are failing American families.
Our leaders are failing American families.
Opinion | American Violence Is Pushing Families to Think About Leaving
www.nytimes.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Americans deserve to feel safe in their communities, but according to @gallup.com, 40% of young women are interested in leaving the country, with gun violence as the most common reason cited.
Our leaders are failing American families.
Our leaders are failing American families.
In the 15 years since @gabbygiffords.bsky.social was shot, advocates built up a movement to take on—and beat—the gun lobby. And we’ve been successful.
Check out the lifesaving progress we’ve seen across the nation👇
Check out the lifesaving progress we’ve seen across the nation👇
15 Years of Lifesaving Progress
Gabby Giffords and the gun safety movement have made momentous progress over the last 15 years, and we aren’t slowing down anytime soon.
giffords.org
January 13, 2026 at 3:30 PM
In the 15 years since @gabbygiffords.bsky.social was shot, advocates built up a movement to take on—and beat—the gun lobby. And we’ve been successful.
Check out the lifesaving progress we’ve seen across the nation👇
Check out the lifesaving progress we’ve seen across the nation👇
DEVASTATING: A man went on a shooting spree, killing his brother, uncle, father, and other relatives—including a 7-year-old child—this past weekend in Mississippi. Our hearts are with the family as they grieve this massive loss.
Suspect arrested after 6 killed, including child, in Mississippi shooting spree
A 24-year-old man was arrested after allegedly shooting and killing six people — many of whom were the suspect's relatives.
abcnews.go.com
January 12, 2026 at 5:27 PM
DEVASTATING: A man went on a shooting spree, killing his brother, uncle, father, and other relatives—including a 7-year-old child—this past weekend in Mississippi. Our hearts are with the family as they grieve this massive loss.
Fifteen years ago, gun violence tried to silence @gabbygiffords.bsky.social.
Instead, it sparked a movement that is still saving lives today — powered by survivors, strengthened by lawmakers, and made possible by Gabby’s extraordinary leadership.
Instead, it sparked a movement that is still saving lives today — powered by survivors, strengthened by lawmakers, and made possible by Gabby’s extraordinary leadership.
January 9, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Fifteen years ago, gun violence tried to silence @gabbygiffords.bsky.social.
Instead, it sparked a movement that is still saving lives today — powered by survivors, strengthened by lawmakers, and made possible by Gabby’s extraordinary leadership.
Instead, it sparked a movement that is still saving lives today — powered by survivors, strengthened by lawmakers, and made possible by Gabby’s extraordinary leadership.
15 years ago today, a gunman killed six people and injured 13 others, including our founder @gabbygiffords.bsky.social at a constituent event outside a Safeway in Tucson, Arizona.
January 8, 2026 at 12:13 PM
15 years ago today, a gunman killed six people and injured 13 others, including our founder @gabbygiffords.bsky.social at a constituent event outside a Safeway in Tucson, Arizona.
“Do not let them [ ICE ] tell you that what they are doing is about creating safety. It is not. It is having the opposite impact.” - Minneapolis Mayor Frey after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in her car
January 7, 2026 at 7:48 PM
“Do not let them [ ICE ] tell you that what they are doing is about creating safety. It is not. It is having the opposite impact.” - Minneapolis Mayor Frey after an ICE agent fatally shot a 37-year-old woman in her car
HORRIFIC: An ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, MN who was observing an operation from her car.
ICE and the Trump admin’s inhumane immigration policies are creating fear and endangering communities. We must reject gun violence in all forms.
ICE and the Trump admin’s inhumane immigration policies are creating fear and endangering communities. We must reject gun violence in all forms.
ICE agent fatally shoots woman in vehicle during operations in Minneapolis: DHS
The city of Minneapolis said it is "aware of a shooting involving federal law enforcement" near East 34th Street and Portland Avenue, urging people to avoid the area.
abcnews.go.com
January 7, 2026 at 7:22 PM
HORRIFIC: An ICE agent fatally shot a woman in Minneapolis, MN who was observing an operation from her car.
ICE and the Trump admin’s inhumane immigration policies are creating fear and endangering communities. We must reject gun violence in all forms.
ICE and the Trump admin’s inhumane immigration policies are creating fear and endangering communities. We must reject gun violence in all forms.
Today marks 5 years since Donald Trump incited a violent attack on the US Capitol, where more than 100 police officers were injured. We later learned that many of the insurrectionists were armed.
January 6, 2026 at 3:19 PM
Today marks 5 years since Donald Trump incited a violent attack on the US Capitol, where more than 100 police officers were injured. We later learned that many of the insurrectionists were armed.
@governorwalz.mn.gov has always worked to keep Minnesotans safe from gun violence.
He’s taken on the gun lobby and won — expanding background checks and passing extreme risk protection orders that Minnesotans demanded.
We’re grateful for his leadership.
He’s taken on the gun lobby and won — expanding background checks and passing extreme risk protection orders that Minnesotans demanded.
We’re grateful for his leadership.
Minnesota has to come first - always.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.
Today, I’m proud of the work we’ve done to make Minnesota the best place to live and raise kids.
I’ve decided to step out of the race and let others worry about the election while I focus on the work.
January 5, 2026 at 7:34 PM
@governorwalz.mn.gov has always worked to keep Minnesotans safe from gun violence.
He’s taken on the gun lobby and won — expanding background checks and passing extreme risk protection orders that Minnesotans demanded.
We’re grateful for his leadership.
He’s taken on the gun lobby and won — expanding background checks and passing extreme risk protection orders that Minnesotans demanded.
We’re grateful for his leadership.
We can’t allow gun violence to continue plaguing American communities.
In 2026, our leaders MUST pass the commonsense gun safety laws that are proven to prevent violent crime and save lives.
In 2026, our leaders MUST pass the commonsense gun safety laws that are proven to prevent violent crime and save lives.
January 2, 2026 at 9:12 PM
We can’t allow gun violence to continue plaguing American communities.
In 2026, our leaders MUST pass the commonsense gun safety laws that are proven to prevent violent crime and save lives.
In 2026, our leaders MUST pass the commonsense gun safety laws that are proven to prevent violent crime and save lives.
26 year-old Parkland survivor, Donovan Metayer, died by suicide a few weeks ago following a years long struggle with mental health.
America’s gun violence crisis is devastating young lives in so many ways. Donovan deserved so much better.
America’s gun violence crisis is devastating young lives in so many ways. Donovan deserved so much better.
Parkland School Shooting Survivor Donovan Metayer Dies by Suicide at Age 26: 'He Carried Unimaginable Sorrow'
Donovan Joshua Leigh Metayer, a survivor of the 2018 Parkland school shooting in Florida, died by suicide at age 26 on Dec. 15, his family announced. Donovan was a senior at Marjory Stoneman Douglas H...
people.com
January 2, 2026 at 5:11 PM
26 year-old Parkland survivor, Donovan Metayer, died by suicide a few weeks ago following a years long struggle with mental health.
America’s gun violence crisis is devastating young lives in so many ways. Donovan deserved so much better.
America’s gun violence crisis is devastating young lives in so many ways. Donovan deserved so much better.
This year, we’ve seen some big wins in the fight to end gun violence.
The Trump administration keeps trying to dismantle our progress and advance the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda, but states across the nation are fighting back.
The Trump administration keeps trying to dismantle our progress and advance the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda, but states across the nation are fighting back.
December 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
This year, we’ve seen some big wins in the fight to end gun violence.
The Trump administration keeps trying to dismantle our progress and advance the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda, but states across the nation are fighting back.
The Trump administration keeps trying to dismantle our progress and advance the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda, but states across the nation are fighting back.
Gun violence still kills more kids and teens than anything else in America.
That’s not acceptable and it’s not inevitable. We have the power to make 2026 different—to make it a year where our leaders prioritize our safety. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join us as we fight for change in the year ahead.
That’s not acceptable and it’s not inevitable. We have the power to make 2026 different—to make it a year where our leaders prioritize our safety. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join us as we fight for change in the year ahead.
December 29, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Gun violence still kills more kids and teens than anything else in America.
That’s not acceptable and it’s not inevitable. We have the power to make 2026 different—to make it a year where our leaders prioritize our safety. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join us as we fight for change in the year ahead.
That’s not acceptable and it’s not inevitable. We have the power to make 2026 different—to make it a year where our leaders prioritize our safety. Text COURAGE to 34131 to join us as we fight for change in the year ahead.
This holiday season, we’re grateful for peacemakers like Ingram Bell of the Margaret Clinard Outreach Foundation who are working to prevent violence in their communities.
Read her thoughts on the field and how we can keep our communities safe 👇
Read her thoughts on the field and how we can keep our communities safe 👇
Champions for Peace: A Conversation with Ingram Bell
In this series, we highlight the invaluable contributions of CVI workers and foster a deeper understanding of this work.
giffords.org
December 27, 2025 at 3:44 PM
This holiday season, we’re grateful for peacemakers like Ingram Bell of the Margaret Clinard Outreach Foundation who are working to prevent violence in their communities.
Read her thoughts on the field and how we can keep our communities safe 👇
Read her thoughts on the field and how we can keep our communities safe 👇
The holiday season should be one of joy, but America’s gun violence crisis has made it a painful reminder of loss for far too many families.
We’re sending love to everyone missing a loved one stolen from them and to every person whose holiday looks different this year.
We’re sending love to everyone missing a loved one stolen from them and to every person whose holiday looks different this year.
December 24, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The holiday season should be one of joy, but America’s gun violence crisis has made it a painful reminder of loss for far too many families.
We’re sending love to everyone missing a loved one stolen from them and to every person whose holiday looks different this year.
We’re sending love to everyone missing a loved one stolen from them and to every person whose holiday looks different this year.
Gun violence in America is a policy choice.
Year after year, our experts find that states with better gun laws have lower gun death rates. Yet tens of thousands of Americans continue to die every year, because some states refuse to take action. It’s long past time they put safety first.
Year after year, our experts find that states with better gun laws have lower gun death rates. Yet tens of thousands of Americans continue to die every year, because some states refuse to take action. It’s long past time they put safety first.
December 22, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Gun violence in America is a policy choice.
Year after year, our experts find that states with better gun laws have lower gun death rates. Yet tens of thousands of Americans continue to die every year, because some states refuse to take action. It’s long past time they put safety first.
Year after year, our experts find that states with better gun laws have lower gun death rates. Yet tens of thousands of Americans continue to die every year, because some states refuse to take action. It’s long past time they put safety first.
The gun industry sells fear, especially to women.
Its manipulative marketing tactics only serve gun CEO profits and their dangerous agenda. This makes us all less safe.
Its manipulative marketing tactics only serve gun CEO profits and their dangerous agenda. This makes us all less safe.
The Gun Industry’s “Empowerment” Marketing and Stand Your Ground Laws Fail Women
While much attention has focused on toxic masculinity in gun culture, a new and equally manipulative narrative has emerged targeting women.
giffords.org
December 20, 2025 at 5:21 PM
The gun industry sells fear, especially to women.
Its manipulative marketing tactics only serve gun CEO profits and their dangerous agenda. This makes us all less safe.
Its manipulative marketing tactics only serve gun CEO profits and their dangerous agenda. This makes us all less safe.
All states should aspire to get an A+ from @gabbygiffords.bsky.social on their gun safety laws.
See where your state stands at giffords.org/scorecard.
See where your state stands at giffords.org/scorecard.
December 18, 2025 at 9:03 PM
All states should aspire to get an A+ from @gabbygiffords.bsky.social on their gun safety laws.
See where your state stands at giffords.org/scorecard.
See where your state stands at giffords.org/scorecard.
For Brown University students Mia Tretta and Zoe Weissman, last week’s mass shooting wasn’t their first.
At 15, Mia was shot at Saugus High School, and at 12, Zoe lived through the shooting in Parkland. If this isn’t a wake up call, we don’t know what is.
At 15, Mia was shot at Saugus High School, and at 12, Zoe lived through the shooting in Parkland. If this isn’t a wake up call, we don’t know what is.
Young People Are More Likely to Have Encountered a Mass Shooting — And Another After That
The Brown University shooting underscored that a growing number of young people have been forced to endure more than one traumatic shooting.
www.thetrace.org
December 18, 2025 at 6:45 PM
For Brown University students Mia Tretta and Zoe Weissman, last week’s mass shooting wasn’t their first.
At 15, Mia was shot at Saugus High School, and at 12, Zoe lived through the shooting in Parkland. If this isn’t a wake up call, we don’t know what is.
At 15, Mia was shot at Saugus High School, and at 12, Zoe lived through the shooting in Parkland. If this isn’t a wake up call, we don’t know what is.