OUR MISSION

The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) is a coalition of organizations, activists, advocates, educators, legislators, and community members who address gun violence as an urgent public health issue. Since 2013, RICAGV utilizes the collective power of its membership and grassroots organizing methods to advance programs and policies that will reduce gun violence of all types resulting in safer, healthier Rhode Island communities.

JOIN US AT THE R.I. STATE HOUSE ON JAN.2!

We can’t wait to see you at the state house in orange on Tuesday, Jan. 2 between 3:30 and 5:00 pm. We need you to continue to raise your voices in support of gun safety. Our priorities continue in support of secure storage and assault weapons regulation.

Three Gun Safety Laws Signed in 2022!

Governor Dan McKee signed key reforms into law:

  • Limiting magazines to 10 rounds

  • Raising the age to buy long guns and ammunition from 18 to 21

  • Prohibiting loaded long guns in public

RI Students and Attendees Sent a Powerful Message at the RI March for Our Lives Rally

Help us fight the pro-gun lobby at the State House!

Every dollar you give goes toward helping prevent gun violence in RI!

Highlights from the Blog

It’s Thanksgiving eve and we are grateful for YOU!

It’s Thanksgiving eve and we are grateful for YOU!

It’s Thanksgiving and We Are Grateful for YOU! We know practicing gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity…

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Thank You for Joining our Annual Celebration!

Thank You for Joining our Annual Celebration!

We are grateful to our supporters who attended our celebration at Save the Bay on October 17. A special shout out to volunteers Stan Dimock, Lynne Turnbull, Jim Worthington, Ramsey Davis and Lynn Hughes.

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Gun Violence Awareness Day

Gun Violence Awareness Day

Gun Violence Awareness Day is on June 1, 2023. This is also known as the Wear Orange Day, and was founded to honor survivors and victims of gun violence.

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Lobby Day 2023

Lobby Day 2023

Join Us for Lobby Day! Tuesday, April 4, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House.

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2020 RI Gun Safety Poll

Overwhelming support for common-sense gun safety measures, including more than 70% in favor of limiting magazine capacity and regulating assault weapons.

Gun Safety Reform is Constitutional

In 2008, District of Columbia v. Heller affirmed:

“the [Second Amendment] right was not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”

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