Gun Control

Gun Control

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: 
03/29/2022 - 7:00pm
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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Gun Violence Prevention and Safety Committee Two-Year Plan

gun violence prevention

Submitted by Alachua County in July 2025.

Public Statement

The LWVAC Committee will focus on preventing firearm suicides, unintentional injuries, and deaths.

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Tabling Opportunity with GVPSC and Voter Services at Black Business Expo

members tabling

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2025.

Event Date: 
07/19/2025 - 12:00pm
Event location: 

MLK Center

The LWV of Alachua County Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee is joining forces with our Voter Services team to table at the Gainesville Black Business Expo at the MLK Center.

Volunteers will talk with attendees about gun safety, voter registration (training required), vote by mail, and other voter education. We are looking for volunteers. Join us!

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Tabling Opportunity with GVPSC and Voter Services in Micanopy

members tabling

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2025.

Event Date: 
07/04/2025 - 5:30pm
Event location: 

Carson Roberts Sports Complex

The LWV of Alachua County Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee is joining forces with our Voter Services team to table at the Micanopy 4th of July at Carson Roberts Sports Complex.

Volunteers will talk with attendees about gun safety, voter registration (training required), vote by mail, and other voter education. We are looking for volunteers. Join us!

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Tabling Opportunity with GVPSC and Voter Services in Alachua

members tabling

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2025.

Event Date: 
07/04/2025 - 5:00pm
Event location: 

Legacy Park

The LWV of Alachua County Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee is joining forces with our Voter Services team to table at the City of Alachua 4th of July at Legacy Park.

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Tabling Opportunity with GVPSC and Voter Services in Newberry

gun violence prevention

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2025.

Event Date: 
06/21/2025 - 4:00pm
Event location: 

Freddie Warmack Park

  • Saturday, June 21 (4-8 pm) - Newberry Juneteenth Celebration at Freddie Warmack Park *This also includes a brief speaking opportunity*
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Tabling Opportunity with GVPSC and Voter Services

gun violence prevention

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2025.

Event Date: 
06/21/2025 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Bo Diddley Plaza

  • Saturday, June 21 (2-8 pm) - 4th Annual Freedom Fest at Bo Diddley Plaza

 

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Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee Meeting

Red Gun Violence text with white Prevention and Safety text on black to gray background with red circle around a hand on the left

Submitted by Alachua County in June 2025.

Event Date: 
06/17/2025 - 6:30pm

LWVAC's Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month. We are brainstorming what we can do to augment the efforts of the other community partners are doing to prevent gun violence and promote gun safety.

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Volunteer Opportunity: Tabling at the Community Care Callout event

Three women at LWV table with red table cloth

Submitted by Alachua County in May 2025.

Event Date: 
05/08/2025 - 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Event location: 

T.B. McPherson Park

The LWV of Alachua County Gun Violence Prevention and Safety committee will be tabling at the Community Care Callout being hosted by Impact GNV and 1000 Voices of Florida. The event is being held to support those who were present at the incident on Easter Sunday, those who may be impacted or triggered, and those for whom it hits close to home. LWVAC will be providing gun locks and information on gun safety. Volunteers are needed. Contact us to get involved.

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Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee Meeting

Red Gun Violence text with white Prevention and Safety text on black to gray background with red circle around a hand on the left

Submitted by Alachua County in May 2025.

Event Date: 
05/20/2025 - 6:30pm

LWVAC's Gun Violence Prevention & Safety Committee will meet by Zoom on the third Tuesday of each month. We are brainstorming what we can do to augment the efforts of the other community partners are doing to prevent gun violence and promote gun safety.

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