August 14, 2014
Press Release
The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) is closely watching the situation in Ferguson, Missouri and we are deeply disturbed by what we see unfolding there. Our hearts go out to the family of Michael Brown, Jr. as they deal with an unimaginable loss.
August 4, 2014
Press Release
In response to the death today of Jim Brady, the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence released the below statement today.
July 17, 2014
Press Release
Executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Josh Horwitz, will join Congresswoman Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-D.C.) this morning at a gathering to discuss Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-Ky.) amendment passed yesterday in the House that would prevent the District of Columbia from enforcing current gun laws supported by law enforcement and residents, including gun owners.
July 17, 2014
Press Release
Slamming the House of Representatives vote on the passage of Rep. Thomas Massie’s (R-KY) amendment to the House Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Services and General Government Appropriations bill (which includes District of Columbia appropriations provisions), the executive director of the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Josh Horwitz,issued the following statement, noting the mess that Massie has left in his wake as he tried to force his personal values on the will of District of Columbia residents.
June 4, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) applauds California Assembly Member Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley) and Assembly Member Das Williams (D-Santa Barbara) for introducing Assembly Bill 1014 in the California Senate.
June 4, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC-The Coalition to Stop Gun Violence commends Lori Haas, mother of a Virginia Tech shooting survivor and the Virginia State Director for the Coalition, on her appointment by Governor Terry McAuliffe to the State Crime Commission in Virginia.
April 2, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC-Nearly 100 victims and survivors of gun violence and other advocates will protest the corporate gun lobby’s obstruction of sensible gun laws such as expanded background checks outside the National Shooting Sports Foundation’s (NSSF) annual Congressional Fly-In fundraising dinner in Washington, D.C., tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the 20 F Street NW Conference Center, located at 20 F Street NW; Washington, DC, 20001.
February 20, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC-Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) staff and gun violence prevention activists from the District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia delivered more than 5,100 petition signatures to Visa's D.C. offices today, calling on them to end their affiliate (credit) card program with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
February 18, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC-On Thursday, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence (CSGV) staff and gun violence prevention activists in the District of Columbia will deliver 5,000 petition signatures to Visa's D.C. offices calling on them to end their affiliate card program with the National Rifle Association (NRA).
February 16, 2014
Press Release
Washington, DC-Yesterday, a Florida jury convicted Michael David Dunn on three counts of attempted second degree murder and one count of firing into an unoccupied vehicle. The jury was unable to reach a vedict on the most serious charge of first-degree murder, however, which forced Judge Russell Healey to declare a mistrial on that count.
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.