December 14, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Our hearts are heavy today as we recognize the first anniversary of the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school that claimed the lives of 20 children and six educators in Newtown, Connecticut.
November 6, 2013
Press Release
Richmond, VA-Top candidates on the Democratic ticket won office yesterday in Virginia’s off-year election after championing gun reforms including universal background checks and limits on the size of ammunition magazines.
September 17, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Our hearts are heavy today as we contemplate the human suffering caused by yet another mass shooting in the United States. 12 precious lives were lost yesterday, and 8 innocent bystanders were wounded, in the type of brutal and senseless attack that has become a common aspect of American life.
August 29, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) is pleased to hear today’s announcement by the White House of two new executive actions they will be taking to further combat and reduce the horrific levels of gun violence we experience every day in this country.
August 21, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-In a powerful symbol that the controversy over violent police chief Mark Kessler is not going away, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) unveiled a new roadside billboard in Gilberton, Pennsylvania this week with a message to the borough council to end their contract with the offensive and unhinged chief.
August 19, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-In an effort to educate the public about the danger of self-defense laws written by the National Rifle Association (NRA) and the American Legislative Exchange Council (ALEC), the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) is releasing a new PSA today entitled “Stand Up to ‘Stand Your Ground.’”
August 9, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Today, pro-gun activists conducted a series of armed rallies at Starbucks' stores across the country, exposing the coffee chain's dangerous and irresponsible company policy concerning firearms.
July 31, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) would like to congratulate B. Todd Jones on his confirmation as director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF).
July 17, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) was deeply disappointed to see the House Appropriations Committee vote 29-19 today to continue to allow individuals on the FBI's Terrorist Watch List to purchase firearms.
July 14, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Yesterday afternoon, Ms. Magazine issued a statement indicating that it had reversed an earlier decision to cancel a series of articles by gun violence prevention activist Heidi Yewman. We applaud them for that decision.
July 11, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Yesterday afternoon, Ms. Magazine issued a statement indicating that it had reversed an earlier decision to cancel a series of articles by gun violence prevention activist Heidi Yewman. We applaud them for that decision.
April 17, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Today, following Senate votes on gun violence prevention legislation, including the Toomey-Manchin amendment, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) released a statement indicating that it will not be deterred from its fight to prevent future gun-related tragedies.
April 17, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-In anticipation of this afternoon's Senate vote on gun violence prevention legislation, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) is calling on supporters to make one final push to contact their legislators while also noting the fight is not yet over.
April 16, 2013
Press Release
Richmond - Today, on the sixth anniversary of the Virginia Tech shooting, Virginians for Responsible Gun Laws, a project of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV), is demanding action from House Majority Leader Eric Cantor through a series of billboards that went up today in Cantor s home district.
April 15, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) supports the bipartisan amendment on background checks introduced by Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-VA).
April 14, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-In an effort to demand congressional action on gun legislation, families of victims and survivors of gun violence, as well as gun-violence prevention advocates, will gather outside the U.S. Capitol building to resume reading the names of the more than 3,300 men, women, and children who have been killed by guns since the tragedy in Newtown, Connecticut, last December.
April 10, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Ahead of the Senate debate on a gun violence prevention package expected on the floor this week, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) called on Senators to keep the bill strong and give it an up-or-down vote.
April 10, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) applauds Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV) and Pat Toomey (R-PA) for their efforts to negotiate a compromise version of the universal background check bill sponsored by Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY), the Fix Gun Checks Act of 2013.
April 10, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-Today, victims and survivors of gun violence will gather with gun violence prevention advocates to participate in Filibuster the Filibuster: They Deserve a Vote.
January 24, 2013
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) would like to thank Senator Dianne Feinstein for introducing legislation to reinstate and strengthen the federal ban on assault weapons and high capacity ammunition magazines. We deeply appreciate her continued leadership on this issue.