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14-year-old Kailon Price was shot and killed last week while riding his scooter in Memphis, TN. Kailon was a bright, energetic teenager who brought joy into every room. He had his whole life ahead of him, and had dreams of opening a grocery store to give back to his community. Our hearts are with Kailon’s family as they grieve this senseless loss. We’ll always fight for a safer future where all kids can safely play in their communities.

We’re grateful to Representatives @JulieBrixie and @HScott4Dist7 for their leadership, and urge Michigan lawmakers across the aisle to come together and vote to protect families and communities. giffords.org/press-release/…

Michigan lawmakers are weighing a comprehensive slate of gun safety bills, and if passed would create lifesaving change. From holding irresponsible gun industry CEOs accountable to banning bump stocks and high capacity magazines, these bills are crucial to reducing gun crime in Michigan.

CA’s Gun Violence Restraining Order Law took effect 10 years ago, empowering Californians to stop shootings before they occur by presenting evidence to a court that a person is a significant danger of firearm violence or suicide.   This is a critical tool for preventing mass shootings & gun violence.

The @ATFHQ seized ~4,300 guns in 14 months, only a tiny fraction of what’s crossing. We cannot seriously fight cartel violence or fentanyl while ignoring the fact that U.S. guns are arming these drug cartels at scale, and thus endangering American lives.

Hundreds of thousands of U.S.-sourced guns flow into Mexico every year — arming cartels, escalating violence, and undermining our country's security. Even more alarming: Traffickers exploit gaps in U.S. law like private sales with no background checks. nytimes.com/2026/03/17/wor…

This isn’t random, it’s strategic. @Stanford researchers found the gun lobby strategically pours money into key races after school shootings — right when pressure for action is highest. Most Americans support lifesaving gun safety laws, but our leaders are being bought by gun lobby special interests.

🚨 NEW: After a fatal school shooting, the gun lobby doesn’t go quiet. It spends more. In competitive districts, gun lobby PAC contributions increase 31%. If the shooting happens within 2 months of an election? They spike 2,820%. giffords.org/analysis/the-g…

Today marks five years since a gunman attacked three Atlanta spas—killing eight people and injuring one other. Six of those killed were Asian women. This attack came amid a surge in anti-Asian rhetoric and hate, and devastated communities who were already living in fear. Half a decade later and Georgia lawmakers have still refused to act. Today and always, we remember those stolen from us and work to end the gun violence crisis that so often arms white supremacy in America.

Tonight, we’re thinking of the children whose lives were stolen by gun violence—and the empty rooms, empty seats, and empty futures they left behind. Congratulations to the team behind All the Empty Rooms on your #Oscar win. Thank you for honoring these young lives with such care and humanity, and for reminding the world why their stories must never be forgotten.

Lt. Col. Brandon A. Shah has been identified as the person shot and killed yesterday at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Two other people were injured in the attack. Brandon was a professor of military science and department chair with Old Dominion University’s ROTC program. He was instructing his class when the gunman opened fire. Brandon had served our country in Iraq and Afghanistan and was committed to training the next generation of servicemembers. He was a beloved mentor, friend, and leader, and deserved so much better. Our hearts are with Brandon’s family, friends, and the ODU community as they grieve this senseless loss.

Six years ago today, Louisville police murdered Breonna Taylor while serving a no-knock warrant based on false information. They shot her six times while she slept in her home. Breonna was only 26. She was an EMT, an aspiring nurse, and beloved by all who knew her. She should still be here, and we’ll always fight for safety, justice, and accountability in her name.

A reminder that Sen. Mullin knowingly gave a convicted felon on his staff access to guns. This is Trump’s new pick to oversee the Department of Homeland Security. If Sen. Mullin can't follow the law, how can we trust him with our safety? washingtonpost.com/politics/2026/…

BREAKING: Police are responding to a possible active shooter situation at a synagogue in Michigan. This comes hours after two people were injured in a shooting at Old Dominion University in Virginia. Our communities are constantly under fire. Our hearts are with all those impacted as we await more information.

Michigan’s red flag law is saving lives. The law was used more than 400 times last year to remove guns from those who were a risk to themselves or others—a 31% increase from 2024. Michiganders are safer because of it. bridgemi.com/michigan-gover…

Yes, @BearingArmsCom actually published this headline. Gun extremists are getting more and more unhinged and disconnected. Americans want their kids to come home safely from school. Period.

Three separate shootings, all within 30 minutes. A 19-year-old girl and a man were killed, and a 12-year-old girl was injured. In a country with easy access to guns, safety is no longer something families can count on. We can’t continue like this. nbcphiladelphia.com/news/local/chi…

Mike Lawler has done nothing to make our communities safer from gun violence. In fact, when it matters most to stand up, he instead supports a universal concealed carry mandate that would make our communities less safe. Our kids, our communities, and the law enforcement officers who protect us deserve better. Come November, NY-17 will say enough is enough.

Earlier this week, we welcomed former Congresswoman @GabbyGiffords, founder of @GIFFORDS_org, for an important conversation on the impact of gun violence in Latino communities. She shared insights on effective policy solutions and strategies to address its root causes. At Hispanic Federation, we remain committed to bringing our network together and ensuring our members and partners are part of critical conversations with elected leaders while advancing policies that protect our communities. Thank you to our partners @Avenues4Justice, Exodus Transitional Community, Latino Justice, @NBCAFV, Community Association of Progressive Dominicans, and Violence Intervention Program for joining us in this conversation.

Yesterday was truly a special day! Thank you @GabbyGiffords for coming up to Peekskill to join us! Your courage is an inspiration to us all. You took an unimaginable tragedy and turned it into a lifelong fight to make our communities, our children, and our country safer, and that kind of leadership is what continues to propel this country forward.