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.

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.

Position

Position: Policies to reduce gun violence are necessary for safe communities.
Consensus Meeting
Event Date: 
09/27/2025 - 9:00am to 12:00pm
Event location: 

Indian Prairie Public Library

Members Only

Save the date for LWVIL Concensus Meeting for the Gun Violence Prevention Study.  The meeting begins at 9:00am.  It will conclude by 12:00pm.

dissicussion meeting
Event Date: 
09/17/2025 - 7:00pm to 9:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual FreeEvent

Member Only Event

gun violence prevention
Public Statement

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

members tabling
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!

members tabling
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!

members tabling
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.

gun violence prevention
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*
gun violence prevention
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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