April 20, 2019
Press Release
“Our thoughts are with the families of those killed and injured at Columbine High School 20 years ago and the community affected by the tragedy. Though we cannot possibly know the depth of your pain and grief, we stand beside you, determined to make our country safer for future generations.
April 16, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 16, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Marks Virginia Tech Anniversary Washington, DC — April 16, 2019 marks the twelfth anniversary of the horrific shooting at Virginia Tech, during which 32 individuals were killed. At the time and for years …
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April 12, 2019
Press Release
“Extreme Risk Protection Orders are data-driven, life-saving tools that are essential in efforts to reduce American gun violence in all its forms. In addition to Governor Polis, we want to thank House Majority Leader Alec Garnett, Senator Lois Court, Senator Brittany Pettersen, and our friend and ally Representative Tom Sullivan for leading this effort. We also want to recognize the longtime leadership of Colorado Ceasefire as well as the tireless work from our partners at the Colorado Coalition Against Gun Violence, Giffords: Courage to Fight Gun Violence, and the Marigold Project for their work and dedication in making this life-saving law a reality. This vital law will help save lives in the Centennial State.”
April 5, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 1, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence Marks National Public Health Week Washington, DC — April 1-7, 2019 marks National Public Health Week — an initiative of the American Public Health Association (APHA). This week provides a crucial opportunity to discuss …
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April 4, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE April 4, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Applauds Passage of the 2019 Violence Against Women Act Landmark legislation reauthorization passes House of Representatives by a vote of 263 -158. Washington, DC (April 4, 2019) – Today, the House of Representatives took the …
April 2, 2019
In the News
Kickstarting “Every Day,” an anti-gun-violence comics anthology
March 31, 2019
In the News
With no background-check infrastructure in place, ammunition purchases go under radar in Virginia Josh Horwitz, executive director of the Washington, D.C.-based Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said mandating background checks for ammunition would be difficult to implement. Bullets, he explained, are not serialized and are widely sold. “You do not have to be a federally-licensed …
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March 31, 2019
In the News
A year after ‘March for Our Lives’ to end gun violence, Parkland students see progress “I think the biggest impact was a change in the culture and politics around the issue,” said Andrew Patrick of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
March 28, 2019
In the News
KAMALA HARRIS, KIRSTEN GILLIBRAND SLAM NRA FOR TRYING TO BLOCK THE VIOLENCE AGAINST WOMEN ACT
March 26, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 26, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 A Monumental Shift in the Gun Debate Hearing on Capitol Hill illustrates the sea change in political conventional wisdom Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz Issued the Following Statement: “If you were on Capitol Hill today, …
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March 22, 2019
In the News
New Zealand promised and delivered a gun ban. Here’s why the U.S. can’t do the same Andrew Patrick, a spokesperson with the Washington-based Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, followed the news with a mix of astonishment and admiration. The action taken in New Zealand, he said, “is what we should expect from our leaders in …
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March 22, 2019
In the News
ALEXANDRIA OCASIO-CORTEZ HAS A FOUR-POINT PLAN TO SOLVE AMERICA’S GUN ISSUES
March 20, 2019
In the News
North Carolina proposes laws allowing teachers to carry guns in schools Andrew Patrick, media director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said armed security had not always prevented shootings in the past. “There were two armed officers at Columbine in 1999, and there was one in Parkland. So I think the solution is to …
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March 15, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 15, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 SB328 Will Protect Women by Removing Guns from Domestic Abusers Santa Fe, New Mexico (March 15, 2019) — Late last night, the New Mexico House passed SB328. This bill prohibits the purchase and possession of firearms by persons convicted …
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March 8, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 8, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Applauds the Passage of H.R. 1 CSGV was only gun violence prevention group to publicly support the For the People Act. Washington, DC (March 8, 2019) — This morning, the Democratic House …
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February 28, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 28, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Statement on Passage of H.R. 8 and H.R. 1112 Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz issued the following statement: Washington, DC (February 28, 2019) — “The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence …
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February 27, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Historic Universal Background Checks Bill Passes the House New Democratic Congress keeps campaign promise to act on gun violence epidemic Washington, DC (February 27, 2019) — Today, our legislators finally took concrete action to address America’s gun violence epidemic. …
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February 15, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 14, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 The Gun Law Every State Needs to Prevent Gun Violence The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence endorses legislation in the House and Senate that will encourage states to pass and enact life-saving extreme risk laws. Washington, DC (February 14, 2019) – …
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February 8, 2019
In the News
Senator are pushing to allow concealed carry to apply across state lines
February 6, 2019
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 6, 2019 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 202-408-0061 x 1017 An Overdue Discussion on American Gun Violence Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Legislative Director Christian Heyne issued the following statement: “For nearly a decade, our legislators have avoided a House Congressional hearing on the epidemic of American gun violence. Today, that …
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