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.

Protect Our Kids Act

Action Alerts

Call or email your U.S senators today and demand that they pass HR 7910, the Protecting Our Kids Act, to curb gun violence and reduce mass shootings. 

March for our Lives 6-11-2022
Event Date: 
06/11/2022 - 12:00pm to 2:00pm
Coinciding with the national March happening in Washington, DC, our rally will feature students and young folks who are frustrated, scared, and angry over their experiences as part of the "act
Children holding gun control signs
News

LWV Supports Executive Order to Advance Effective, Accountable Policing and Strengthen Public Safety

by Sarah Courtney

The League of Women Voters Supports Gun Safety Reforms

League of Women Voters of the United States

Recommendations:  LWVUS Submits Recommendations on Gun Safety Reforms to Congressional Judiciary Committees | League of Women Voters

Gun Safety
Event Date: 
05/31/2022 - 3:15pm to 4:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Join the Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) and Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense on Tuesday, May 31 from 3:15-4:30 at the State House to lobby for passage of gun safety bills. 

Sign "Imagine a future free of gun violence" on building
Blog Post

We Cannot Give in to Despair.

Imagine A Future Free of Gun Violence

Gun Safety
Event Date: 
05/24/2022 - 3:30pm to 4:30pm
Event location: 

Rhode Island State House

Join the League of Women Voters-RI, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense, and the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention on Tuesday, May 24 from 3:30-4:30 outside the Senate Chamber to lobby for passage of gun safety bills.

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America
Event Date: 
04/21/2022 - 6:30pm
Event location: 

Virtual

On Thursday, April 21,  the League welcomed Katie Olson, a member of the Wisconsin Volunteer Executive Team from Moms Demand Action For Gun Sense In America who presented on 

Flyer with headlines of gun violence
Event Date: 
02/27/2022 - 2:00pm
Event location: 

Citizens Park, MLK Multipurpose Center

Join LWVAC on Sunday, February 27th, as we participate in the Florida Day of Action hosted by Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.

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