November 9, 2018
In the News
Our Legislative Director speaks out on the recent mass shooting in his hometown of Thousand Oaks, California
November 8, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 8, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 “We Cannot Accept This As Normal.” Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Legislative Director Reacts to Shooting in Hometown Washington, DC (November 8, 2018) — At least 12 people were killed late Wednesday night as a gunman opened fire …
November 7, 2018
In the News
“[Jennifer Wexton] won a six-way primary on her legislative record and the strength of endorsements from Northam and Rep. Gerald E. Connolly (D-Va.) and the influential gun-control group, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.”
November 7, 2018
Press Release
Gun Violence Prevention Wins Big Gun Violence Prevention Triumphs as Democrats Take the House Washington, DC (November 7, 2018) — Voters across the nation sent a message on Tuesday night: gun violence prevention is a winning issue. Americans are sick and tired of horrific gun violence in their communities followed by inaction in Washington. This …
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October 27, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 27, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 America is Under Siege by Armed Hatred Washington, DC (October 27, 2018) — This morning, Americans were once again confronted by the devastating effects of armed hatred. An anti-Semitic attack on the Tree of Life Synagogue in Squirrel …
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October 24, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 24, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Our Democracy is in Peril Washington, DC (October 24, 2018) — In the past two days, an unknown person or group of people has attempted to send explosive devices to the houses of former President Barack Obama, former …
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September 10, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE September 10, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Guns and Suicide: An American Epidemic On World Suicide Prevention Day, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence draws attention to the link between firearms access and suicide. Washington, DC (September 10, 2018) — Over the last year, numerous high-profile …
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September 7, 2018
In the News
Our Media Director Andrew Patrick discusses how the NRA has influenced gun culture in America- and how Parkland activists may be shifting that tide
September 4, 2018
In the News
Our Virginia State Director Lori Haas explains changes in the Virginian political landscape surrounding gun violence prevention
August 26, 2018
In the News
CSGV cited after the Jacksonville shooting: “we don’t want your thoughts and prayers”
August 24, 2018
In the News
“You cannot yell ‘fire’ in a crowded theater because it endangers the general public. Undetectable, untraceable 3-D-printed guns are equally—if not more—dangerous.”
August 23, 2018
In the News
Our media director criticizes Betsy DeVos’ recent proposal to provide federal funding for schools to arm teachers
August 23, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 23, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 DeVos Considers Federal Funds to Arm Teachers Washington, DC (August 23, 2018) — Today, the New York Times reported that Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos is considering using federal funds to arm American teachers. Coalition to Stop Gun …
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August 22, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 22, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Kavanaugh’s Nomination is Now Illegitimate Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Media Director Andrew Patrick issued the following statement: “Yesterday, Donald Trump was publicly identified as a co-conspirator in a federal crime — a crime that he allegedly used …
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August 17, 2018
In the News
Our Director of Public Health Programs Vicka Chaplin explains extreme risk laws in a letter to the editor
August 7, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 National Rifle Association (NRA) Announces 63.5 Million Ruble Ad Buy in Support of Kavanaugh Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Media Director Andrew Patrick provided the following statement: “The NRA’s 63.5 million ruble ad buy should not come as …
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July 26, 2018
In the News
Gun shows and online gun sales create dangerous loopholes in background check laws
July 19, 2018
In the News
Adelyn Allchin, our Director of Public Health Research, quoted in support of Massachusetts’ proposed Extreme Risk law
July 3, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE July 3, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Massachusetts Adopts Life-Saving Extreme Risk Law Boston, MA (July 3, 2018) — Today, Governor Charlie Baker became the latest governor to sign an extreme risk protection order (ERPO) bill into law. Extreme risk laws have seen broad bipartisan …
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July 3, 2018
In the News
Our media director Andrew Patrick explains ERPOs in context of the recent Annapolis shooting