April 8, 2020
Press Release
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Responds to Layoffs at National Rifle Association Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Senior Director of Advocacy Lori Haas issued the following statement: “Yesterday, we learned that the National Rifle Association (NRA) has laid off a significant number of employees from their national headquarters in Fairfax, Virginia. In the midst of …
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April 2, 2020
Press Release
Guns Don’t Make You Safer Guns won’t protect us during this time of uncertainty. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz issued the following statement: “As the world faces the COVID-19 public health emergency, America is still grappling with another public health crisis: gun violence. Gun violence and the COVID-19 pandemic are inextricably …
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April 1, 2020
In the News
Amnesty slams Trump for classifying gun stores as ‘essential businesses’ during pandemic
March 23, 2020
Press Release
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Endorses Gun Violence Survivors, Speaker Pelosi, Congressional Allies Washington, DC (March 23, 2020) — Today, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence — the nation’s oldest gun violence prevention organization — endorses Speaker Nancy Pelosi, gun violence survivors, and other congressional allies in the House and Senate. These gun violence champions …
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March 11, 2020
In the News
American’s oldest gun violence prevention group endorses Biden
March 10, 2020
Press Release
Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Endorses Joe Biden for President of the United States Nation’s oldest gun violence prevention group enthusiastically supports Biden based on his decades-long commitment to gun violence prevention. Following the results of tonight’s primary elections, the 2020 Democratic primary has all but come to an end. It was a historic primary …
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March 9, 2020
Press Release
Massive Changes Coming to Virginia’s Gun Laws as Historic Session Comes to an End Richmond, VA (March 9, 2020) — During this historic session, the new Democratic controlled House of Delegates and Senate wasted no time in addressing one of the top concerns of the voters who sent them to Richmond: gun violence prevention. Lawmakers …
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March 2, 2020
In the News
‘We’re not going away’: Virginia Tech families’ long fight for gun control
February 27, 2020
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 27, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (p) 202-408-0061 Ext. 1017 (c) 828-712-7603 Extreme Risk Protection Order Passes Final Hurdle; Heads to Governor Northam’s Desk SB 674 passes Senate by a vote of 21-20 with Lieutenant Governor Fairfax breaking tie. Richmond, Virginia (February 27, 2020) – Today, the Commonwealth of Virginia …
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February 20, 2020
In the News
‘Media Malpractice:’ Las Vegas Mass Shooting Largely Ignored During Democratic Debate
February 18, 2020
In the News
Virginia Senate panel puts off assault weapons ban until next year in setback for Northam
February 17, 2020
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 17, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org 828-712-7603 202-408-00610 Ext 1017 Virginia Senate Punts on Assault Weapons Ban Richmond, VA (February 17, 2020) — Today, the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee voted to continue to next year HB 961 — legislation prohibiting the sale of assault weapons, high capacity magazines, and …
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February 17, 2020
In the News
Virginia Governor’s Bill To Ban Assault Weapons Fails, With Help From His Own Party
February 11, 2020
Press Release
Assault Weapons Ban Passes Virginia House of Delegates Richmond, VA (February 11, 2020) — Today, the Virginia House of Delegates passed HB 961, prohibiting the sale of assault weapons, high capacity magazines, and bump stocks, by a vote of 51-48. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Virginia State Director Lori Haas issued the following statement: “Virginia …
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February 7, 2020
Press Release
Virginia House Public Safety Committee Passes Bill to Regulate Assault Weapons and Other Lethal Accessories Richmond, VA (February 7, 2020) — Today, the Virginia House Public Safety Committee passed HB 961, prohibiting the sale of assault weapons, high capacity magazines, silencers, and bump stocks. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Virginia State Director Lori Haas issued …
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February 5, 2020
Press Release
Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee Passes Lost and Stolen Gun Bill Richmond, VA (February 5, 2020) — This evening, the Virginia Senate Judiciary Committee passed SB 67, a bill requiring lost and stolen firearms to be reported within 24 hours. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Virginia State Director Lori Haas issued the following statement: “Tracing firearms …
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February 5, 2020
In the News
Police chief reduces fees for concealed carry permits
February 4, 2020
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 4, 2020 MEDIA CONTACT: Beau Cribbs (on behalf of Andrew Patrick) beaucribbs@gmail.com 804-387-8161 Virginia House Public Safety Firearms Subcommittee Passes Gun Violence Prevention Package Richmond, VA (February 4, 2020) – This morning, the Virginia House Public Safety Firearms Subcommittee passed several gun violence prevention bills on the docket. These include a …
January 30, 2020
Press Release
Virginia House Of Delegates Passes Huge Gun Violence Prevention Package Washington, DC (January 30, 2020) — Today, the Virginia House of Delegates made history. The new Democratic majority passed seven life-saving gun violence prevention measures. These bills include establishing universal background checks, establishing an Extreme Risk Protection Order, establishing child access prevention laws, requiring lost …
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January 29, 2020
In the News
As States Pass Red Flag Laws, Police Have To Figure Out How To Safely Implement Them