February 21, 2018
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This is Trump’s big chance on changing gun laws — if he wants to take it Andrew Patrick, media director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, questioned whether Trump was looking for a face saver with his announcement. “Until the President calls for a vote on bump stocks and passage in Congress and says …
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February 21, 2018
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School shooting survivors, family members plead with Trump for action The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence tweeted, “.@realDonaldTrump You can remind yourself to say “I hear you” but are you actually listening? #NeverAgain.”
February 21, 2018
In the News
Student survivors make case for change as Trump weighs gun control measures “The country and the world is really following them,” said Andrew Patrick, media director for the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. “They are leading this grassroots effort against those who take money from the NRA.”
February 20, 2018
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Student survivors of Florida school shooting making their voices heard “It’s incredibly unprecedented. And my initial response is these folks are too young to be cynical and they don’t really care about the politics in D.C., and they’re going forward and it’s exciting,” said Josh Horwitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence.
February 20, 2018
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Fla. school shooting creates urgent push for gun control, bipartisan calls for change
February 20, 2018
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Republicans are avoiding gun talks as election looms
February 20, 2018
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The gun standoff can be ended. Here’s how.
February 16, 2018
In the News
Five states allow guns to be seized before someone can commit violence “I heard the [Broward County] sheriff lament the fact that he did not have the tools to remove the firearms from the shooter,” Joshua Horwitz, the executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. “Had he lived in one of those states …
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February 16, 2018
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Why It’s Legal for a Teen to Buy an Assault Rifle but Not a Handgun “With the rise of assault weapons in the 80s and 90s, the [1968] law was made obsolete,” says Josh Horwitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence. As assault weapons became more popular over the next few decades …
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February 15, 2018
Press Release
We Have the Tools to Stop the Next Parkland Shooting Inaction is no longer an option, here are steps legislatures can take today Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Executive Director Josh Horwitz issued the following statement: “The time for empty gestures is over. Now is the time for action. Here are two efforts that lawmakers …
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February 15, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 15, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603 If Your Only Answer is “Thoughts & Prayers”, It’s Time to Go Washington has proven themselves inept at addressing gun violence Coalition to Stop Gun Violence Statement on Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting: In the short period of time Donald Trump has …
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February 15, 2018
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When Will This Stop? 17 Shot Dead in Florida School Massacre, the 18th School Shooting of Year
February 15, 2018
In the News
Five states allow guns to be seized before someone can commit violence “This morning I heard the sheriff [in Parkland] lament the fact that he did not have the tools to remove the firearms from the shooter,” Joshua Horwitz, executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, said Thursday. “Had he lived in one …
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February 9, 2018
Press Release
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 8, 2018 MEDIA CONTACT: Andrew Patrick apatrick@csgv.org (c) 828-712-7603 Trump’s Tolerance for Violence The White House’s disdain for women is reinforced by defense of aide Rob Porter. Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) General Counsel Kelly Roskam Issued the Following Statement: “The Rob Porter saga proves once again what we’ve already …
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February 7, 2018
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But Andrew Patrick, media director for The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, expressed doubt about the ability of someone with a concealed carry permit to effectively handle a school shooting. “Police officers train hundreds of hours a week to handle these types of situations,” Patrick said. “I think someone who did 10 hours of training …
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February 7, 2018
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We Have the Tools to Help Young Women Survive This Gun Violence Epidemic
February 7, 2018
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Gun violence prevention is a feminist issue
February 7, 2018
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ENOUGH GUN VIOLENCE: 2018 IS THE YEAR AMERICANS SAY NO TO THE NRA
December 21, 2017
In the News
Gun suicides can be prevented through voluntary self-prohibition “Voluntary self-prohibition would allow individuals at risk of firearm suicide to prepare for potential suicidal crises before they occur. The process, which would be confidential and require identity verification, could exponentially increase an individual’s likelihood of surviving a suicide attempt. Later, if individuals wanted to remove themselves …
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December 15, 2017
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Five years after Sandy Hook, here are some actions legislators can take on guns We are proud of our progress. But we still have much work ahead. In 2017, approximately 38,000 Americans died from gun violence. We witnessed the deadliest mass shooting in American history. We read about countless victims of domestic violence killed by …