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Protect the health and safety of citizens through limiting the accessibility and regulating the ownership of handguns and semi-automatic weapons. Support regulation of firearms for consumer safety.

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Civic Education Series: The Real Cost of Gun Violence

Submitted by Aurora Area in November 2021.

Event Date: 
Mar 29 2022 07:00 pm
Event location: 

Virtual

Join in to hear panelists Ron Hain, Kane County Sheriff; Maura Hirschauer, Moms Demand Action; Michelle Gumz, Gun owner and gun safety advocate; and a former gang member discuss the Real Cost of Gun Violence.
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Stop SB1325 That Would Arm Our Teachers

Oppose SB 1325

Submitted by Williamson County in April 2024.

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SB 1325, Arming Teachers, passed out of committee on Tuesday, April 2 and could hit the Senate Floor for a vote as early as Thursday, April 4. We have a chance to stop this dangerous bill, but you must ACT TODAY.

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Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
Apr 16 2024 06:30 pm

LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month.

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Gun Safety and Access to Public Records

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

Action Alerts

Action Alert for League Supported bills this week. 3/19

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Moms Demand Action Alachua County Panel Discussion on Secure Gun Storage

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
Apr 21 2024 01:00 pm
Event location: 

Santa Fe College Blount Center

Join us for our panel discussion about secure gun storage. In addition to advocating for laws that require secure storage of firearms in homes and vehicles, we use the Be SMART framework to have conversations with parents and caregivers about keeping children from accessing loaded firearms...

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End Gun Violence: PA Advocacy Day

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Submitted by Bucks County in March 2024.

Action Alerts

Your voice can make a difference. Join CeasefirePA in Harrisburg on May 7th to demand that our lawmakers take action to End Gun Violence. You’ll meet with legislative offices and attend a mid-day rally on the front steps of the Capitol with elected leaders, survivors, youth, faith leaders, medical professionals, and other advocates to demand policies that would make Pennsylvania safer.

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Moms Demand Action Alachua County Informal Meet-Up

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
Mar 18 2024 06:30 pm
Event location: 

Curia on the Drag

Join local Moms Demand Action volunteers for a fun, informal meet-up. All are welcome. There's no formal agenda. It's a chance to ask questions about Moms Demand Action and gun violence prevention, share ideas, support each other, and get to know one another a bit better. RSVP here for more details and event updates.

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SUPPORT H7373 (Safe Storage) and H7217 (Assault Weapons Ban)

Submitted by Rhode Island in March 2024.

Action Alerts

The House Judiciary Committee Hearing for gun bills has been posted for Wednesday, March 13 starting at 3:00 PM in the House Lounge - directly behind the Chamber.

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Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee Meeting

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Submitted by Alachua County in March 2024.

Event Date: 
Mar 19 2024 06:30 pm

LWVAC's new Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month.

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LWVFL ACTION ALERT: Dangerous Gun Bills Heading for Final House Vote

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Submitted by Alachua County in February 2024.

Action Alerts

The Florida Senate will hear Senate Joint Resolution 1114 tomorrow (Feb. 28, 2024). Senate Joint Resolution 1114 (SJR 1114) proposes the repeal of a constitutional provision requiring public campaign financing for statewide candidates who adhere to spending limits. We're urging Florida League members to contact their Senator and ask them to vote NO on SJR 1114.

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