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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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.

Moms Demand Action
Event Date: 
02/22/2022 - 7:00pm
Event location: 

Virtual

Join members where you will hear from Sen. Rosemary Beyer, get updates on how the Oxford community is dealing with the aftermath of the recent school shooting, and hear more about the gun safety ballot initiative.

Tell Congress to Act to Prevent Gun Violence

Action Alerts

Now is the time for Congress to step up and pass common-sense gun violence prevention reforms, such as universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, and banning assault weapons.

Tell your Senators to pass the Bipartisan Background Checks Act and take a stand against the epidemic of gun violence.

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LWV Files Amicus Brief in Voter Intimidation Case Before SCOTUS

Amicus Brief in Voter Intimidation Case Before SCOTUS
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9/21/2021
NEW YORK STATE RIFLE & PISTOL ASSOCIATION V. BRUEN THREATENS TO ELIMINATE LAWS REGULATING GUNS IN PUBLIC PLACES

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