Everytown for Gun Safety
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We are a movement of parents, students, survivors, educators, gun owners & concerned citizens fighting to end gun violence and build safer communities.
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While hundreds of people will be shot this week, the gun industry is partying in Las Vegas at SHOT Show—its largest annual trade show and weeklong party—just two miles from the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
Meet the Gun Makers Exhibiting at SHOT Show 2026
The gun industry will debut more deadly products that capitalize on the Trump administration’s rollbacks at the 2026 SHOT Show.
smokinggun.org
January 22, 2026 at 12:45 AM
While hundreds of people will be shot this week, the gun industry is partying in Las Vegas at SHOT Show—its largest annual trade show and weeklong party—just two miles from the site of the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history.
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VICTORY! At the urging of our volunteers, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three critical gun safety bills into law, banning machine gun conversion devices, cracking down on dangerous 3D gun-printing instructions, and strengthening gun violence data collection. @govmurphy.bsky.social
January 21, 2026 at 8:31 PM
VICTORY! At the urging of our volunteers, New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy signed three critical gun safety bills into law, banning machine gun conversion devices, cracking down on dangerous 3D gun-printing instructions, and strengthening gun violence data collection. @govmurphy.bsky.social
Judge Steven Meyer, 66, and his wife, Kimberly, were shot and wounded at their home in Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Authorities said a man who claimed to have found the couple’s dog came to their door, and then shot through it before fleeing.
Indiana Judge and His Wife Are Shot at Their Suburban Home
www.nytimes.com
January 21, 2026 at 5:46 PM
Judge Steven Meyer, 66, and his wife, Kimberly, were shot and wounded at their home in Indiana on Sunday afternoon. Authorities said a man who claimed to have found the couple’s dog came to their door, and then shot through it before fleeing.
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Three years ago today, a gunman armed with a semiautomatic Cobray pistol and high capacity magazines opened fire inside Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA. Eleven people were killed and nine others were wounded, most of them Asian-American.
January 21, 2026 at 1:35 PM
Three years ago today, a gunman armed with a semiautomatic Cobray pistol and high capacity magazines opened fire inside Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA. Eleven people were killed and nine others were wounded, most of them Asian-American.
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling broadly upholding Maryland’s law prohibiting guns in sensitive places—like bars, parks, public transit systems, and school grounds.
Maryland law banning guns in 'sensitive places' largely upheld by Court of Appeals
The Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled today that Maryland's law prohibiting guns in "sensitive places" is largely constitutional, siding with the state in a
foxbaltimore.com
January 20, 2026 at 11:07 PM
VICTORY FOR GUN SAFETY: Today, the Fourth Circuit Court of Appeals issued a ruling broadly upholding Maryland’s law prohibiting guns in sensitive places—like bars, parks, public transit systems, and school grounds.
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After the shooting in Parkland, Florida lawmakers took action to keep guns out of the hands of teenagers. But this week, gun extremists in the Florida House pulled the state backward on gun safety, passing a bill to lower the age to buy guns back down to 18.
Florida House passes bill again to lower long gun purchase age to 18
The Florida House on Thursday once again approved legislation aimed at rolling back a key piece of the state’s post-Parkland gun reforms, voting to lower the minimum age to buy long guns.
buff.ly
January 18, 2026 at 7:45 PM
After the shooting in Parkland, Florida lawmakers took action to keep guns out of the hands of teenagers. But this week, gun extremists in the Florida House pulled the state backward on gun safety, passing a bill to lower the age to buy guns back down to 18.
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From holding the gun industry accountable to building on our momentum beyond the halls of government, join our All Supporters Call on 1/26 at 8 pm ET as we reflect on what we achieved in 2025 and share what’s ahead this crucial year.
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January 20, 2026 at 3:30 PM
From holding the gun industry accountable to building on our momentum beyond the halls of government, join our All Supporters Call on 1/26 at 8 pm ET as we reflect on what we achieved in 2025 and share what’s ahead this crucial year.
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Martin Luther King Jr.’s life was cut short by gun violence over 50 years ago. His unyielding activism inspired a movement that changed the world, and taught us that it is always the right time to act.
January 19, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Martin Luther King Jr.’s life was cut short by gun violence over 50 years ago. His unyielding activism inspired a movement that changed the world, and taught us that it is always the right time to act.
EVERYONE deserves to live free from the threat of gun violence in America.
January 18, 2026 at 8:16 PM
EVERYONE deserves to live free from the threat of gun violence in America.
New CDC data reveals that the number of people killed with guns each day in America has increased from 125 to 130. These aren't just numbers—they’re each someone’s loved one whose life was stolen by a preventable act of gun violence.
January 18, 2026 at 2:25 PM
New CDC data reveals that the number of people killed with guns each day in America has increased from 125 to 130. These aren't just numbers—they’re each someone’s loved one whose life was stolen by a preventable act of gun violence.
“We know that 18 to 20 year-olds are three times more likely to commit gun homicides, as opposed to those over 21. We should be trying to make it safer in Florida for us to live our lives.” - De’ja, Florida @studentsdemand.bsky.social leader
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…
floridaphoenix.com
January 17, 2026 at 8:16 PM
“We know that 18 to 20 year-olds are three times more likely to commit gun homicides, as opposed to those over 21. We should be trying to make it safer in Florida for us to live our lives.” - De’ja, Florida @studentsdemand.bsky.social leader
While the gun industry profits, our communities pay the price. State Sen. William C. Smith Jr. stopped by to tell us how Maryland is leading the nation in holding the gun industry accountable.
January 17, 2026 at 2:25 PM
While the gun industry profits, our communities pay the price. State Sen. William C. Smith Jr. stopped by to tell us how Maryland is leading the nation in holding the gun industry accountable.
Ending gun violence will take electing gun sense champions at every level of government.
If you’re a @momsdemand.bsky.social or @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteer or gun violence survivor ready to take your advocacy to the next level, apply for our #DemandASeat candidate training program. ⬇️
If you’re a @momsdemand.bsky.social or @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteer or gun violence survivor ready to take your advocacy to the next level, apply for our #DemandASeat candidate training program. ⬇️
Demand a Seat Questionnaire
Helping Moms Demand Action, Students Demand Action volunteers and gun violence survivors go from shaping gun safety policy to making policy.
forms.everytown.org
January 16, 2026 at 9:16 PM
Ending gun violence will take electing gun sense champions at every level of government.
If you’re a @momsdemand.bsky.social or @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteer or gun violence survivor ready to take your advocacy to the next level, apply for our #DemandASeat candidate training program. ⬇️
If you’re a @momsdemand.bsky.social or @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteer or gun violence survivor ready to take your advocacy to the next level, apply for our #DemandASeat candidate training program. ⬇️
Mayors have a unique role to play in reducing gun violence in our cities. We’re excited to continue our work with @hobokenemily.bsky.social—a former @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer and alum of our candidate training program, #DemandASeat.
January 16, 2026 at 7:26 PM
Mayors have a unique role to play in reducing gun violence in our cities. We’re excited to continue our work with @hobokenemily.bsky.social—a former @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer and alum of our candidate training program, #DemandASeat.
Everytown is funding 3 research grants of up to $20K each using EveryShot, a near real-time gun violence dataset.
Focus areas:
• Policy analysis
• Validation study
• Text & media analysis
• Other innovative applications
🎓 Early-career researchers encouraged. Apply by Feb. 28!
Focus areas:
• Policy analysis
• Validation study
• Text & media analysis
• Other innovative applications
🎓 Early-career researchers encouraged. Apply by Feb. 28!
Apply Now: Request for Proposals to Expand Gun Violence Prevention Research with EveryShot
Everytown has launched a Request for Proposals for a new grant program for scholars in the gun violence prevention research field.
everytownresearch.org
January 15, 2026 at 10:48 PM
Everytown is funding 3 research grants of up to $20K each using EveryShot, a near real-time gun violence dataset.
Focus areas:
• Policy analysis
• Validation study
• Text & media analysis
• Other innovative applications
🎓 Early-career researchers encouraged. Apply by Feb. 28!
Focus areas:
• Policy analysis
• Validation study
• Text & media analysis
• Other innovative applications
🎓 Early-career researchers encouraged. Apply by Feb. 28!
A man was shot in the leg and wounded by an ICE agent last night in Minneapolis. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a dangerous pattern of gun violence and armed intimidation by federal agents that has wreaked havoc in communities across the country.
January 15, 2026 at 9:32 PM
A man was shot in the leg and wounded by an ICE agent last night in Minneapolis. This isn’t an isolated incident—it’s part of a dangerous pattern of gun violence and armed intimidation by federal agents that has wreaked havoc in communities across the country.
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AGAIN. Fifteen-year-old Katen Atwell was shot and killed by another 15-year-old girl after accessing an unsecured gun inside the car of a 21-year-old man. 🧵
January 15, 2026 at 4:20 PM
AGAIN. Fifteen-year-old Katen Atwell was shot and killed by another 15-year-old girl after accessing an unsecured gun inside the car of a 21-year-old man. 🧵
21-year-old Kaden Rummler was shot in the face at close range with a projectile by a federal agent during a peaceful protest last week in Santa Ana, California. Kaden, a college student, is now permanently blind in his left eye.
Anti-ICE Protester, 21, Permanently Blinded by Federal Agent Who Shot Him with Non-Lethal Bullet at Close Range, Aunt Says
A protester demonstrating against ICE in Santa Ana, Calif., was struck with a non-lethal round fired at close range by an agent, leaving him permanently blinded in one eye.
people.com
January 14, 2026 at 9:07 PM
21-year-old Kaden Rummler was shot in the face at close range with a projectile by a federal agent during a peaceful protest last week in Santa Ana, California. Kaden, a college student, is now permanently blind in his left eye.
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Yesterday, the Georgia Senate made one thing crystal clear: protecting the interests of the gun lobby matters more to them than protecting our kids from gun violence. 🧵
Georgia lawmakers move to strike Savannah ban on guns in unlocked cars
Georgia lawmakers are moving to void a Savannah ordinance that fines or jails people for leaving guns in unlocked cars
abcnews.go.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:00 PM
Yesterday, the Georgia Senate made one thing crystal clear: protecting the interests of the gun lobby matters more to them than protecting our kids from gun violence. 🧵
A 7-year-old-boy was unintentionally shot and critically wounded by a 9-year-old child this weekend inside a home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Authorities said the two children were playing with an unsecured gun when it fired.
Tragedies like these are preventable with secure gun storage.
Tragedies like these are preventable with secure gun storage.
7-year-old rushed to the hospital after being accidentally shot in Pittsburgh neighborhood
A 7-year-old boy had to be rushed into surgery after he was accidentally shot in Pittsburgh's California-Kirkbride neighborhood.
www.cbsnews.com
January 13, 2026 at 10:12 PM
A 7-year-old-boy was unintentionally shot and critically wounded by a 9-year-old child this weekend inside a home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Authorities said the two children were playing with an unsecured gun when it fired.
Tragedies like these are preventable with secure gun storage.
Tragedies like these are preventable with secure gun storage.
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If you’ve thought about running for office or working on campaigns, we’ve got you covered! Our #DemandASeat candidate training program gives our volunteers the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to run a campaign—and win!
Apply now or RSVP for an info session: etwn.us/DAS_spring26_BS
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January 13, 2026 at 8:16 PM
If you’ve thought about running for office or working on campaigns, we’ve got you covered! Our #DemandASeat candidate training program gives our volunteers the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to run a campaign—and win!
Apply now or RSVP for an info session: etwn.us/DAS_spring26_BS
Apply now or RSVP for an info session: etwn.us/DAS_spring26_BS
Arming teachers does nothing to protect our children from gun violence. Data show these reactive initiatives are ineffective at preventing school violence, can make students and staff feel less safe, and bring new risks into schools. Our kids deserve better. everytownresearch.org/report/unpac...
January 12, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Arming teachers does nothing to protect our children from gun violence. Data show these reactive initiatives are ineffective at preventing school violence, can make students and staff feel less safe, and bring new risks into schools. Our kids deserve better. everytownresearch.org/report/unpac...
New York has some of the strongest gun violence prevention laws in the country, and they’re only getting stronger. @GovKathyHochul is cracking down on illegal 3D-printed guns and DIY machine guns by taking the fight straight to the source.
January 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
New York has some of the strongest gun violence prevention laws in the country, and they’re only getting stronger. @GovKathyHochul is cracking down on illegal 3D-printed guns and DIY machine guns by taking the fight straight to the source.
The level of violence Americans are forced to endure on a daily basis is NOT NORMAL. With lawmakers’ refusal to act, we have tragically become a nation of survivors of a preventable epidemic.
January 10, 2026 at 9:58 PM
The level of violence Americans are forced to endure on a daily basis is NOT NORMAL. With lawmakers’ refusal to act, we have tragically become a nation of survivors of a preventable epidemic.
A new @washingtonpost.com report makes it clear that ICE is mimicking the gun industry’s toxic marketing tactics, using militaristic ads and “tactical” influencers to recruit thousands of new agents.
ICE Adopts Gun Industry Marketing Tactics for Recruiting
A new Washington Post report outlines how ICE is using gun shows, influencers, and militaristic ads to grow its ranks.
smokinggun.org
January 10, 2026 at 4:07 PM
A new @washingtonpost.com report makes it clear that ICE is mimicking the gun industry’s toxic marketing tactics, using militaristic ads and “tactical” influencers to recruit thousands of new agents.