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
June 27, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 27, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Delaware Becomes Latest State to Adopt Life Saving Extreme Risk Law Dover, DE (June 27, 2018) — Today, Governor John Carney became the latest governor to sign an extreme protection risk order (ERPO) bill into law. Extreme risk …
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June 24, 2018
In the News
Our executive director co-authors a piece urging Pennsylvania lawmakers to support ERPO legislation
June 20, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 20, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Endorses Monte Frank for Connecticut Lt. Governor Washington, DC (June 20, 2018) — Following the massacre at Sandy Hook Elementary School, many Americans found themselves paralyzed with grief. They did not know …
June 19, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 19, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 In Trump’s America, An AR-15 Has More Rights Than a Migrant Child We can no longer stay silent on the atrocious human rights violations taking place Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz Issued the Following …
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June 15, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 15, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 If Florida is Serious about Stopping Gun Violence, Bill Nelson is the Only Choice The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence endorses Senator Bill Nelson for re-election Washington, DC (June 15, 2018) — This week, we are reminded of …
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June 13, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 13, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Governor Murphy Signs Life-Saving Extreme Risk Order Into Law New Jersey becomes latest state to adopt bill to remove guns from someone at risk to self or others Trenton, NJ (June 13, 2018) — This morning, Governor Phil …
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