CALL TO ACTION
HOUSE HEARING ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 8 AT 4PM
The House Judiciary Committee will hear bills related to firearms on April 8, and it is the most importantopportunity to advocate for our priority bills, H7557, the Rhode Island Firearm Industry Accountability Act, and H8073, the Unlawful Possession of Prohibited Firearms Act of 2026. Please join us in the House Lounge from 4:00 pm into the evening. If you can, show up early! Being present for ANY amount of time helps. Let’s create a sea of orange!
Wednesday, 4/8, 4:00pm
House Lounge, Rhode Island State House
House Committee on Judiciary
WE'RE HIRING:
RICAGV Opens Search for Executive Director
Lead our team! The Executive Director is responsible for growing our movement and supporter base and for increasing engagement and the ability to bring grassroots support to the State House and executive branch by organizing campaigns and strategies that build power, leadership, and civic engagement while strengthening partnerships and representing communities most impacted by gun violence. CLICK HERE FOR FULL JOB DESCRIPTION
5 WAYS TO ACT TODAY
DONATE. Every dollar will help us hire a new Executive Director, which is so important as we head into the legislative session. We are mostly volunteers. If everyone contributes an amount they can afford, we will be stronger and more prepared for the work ahead.
VOLUNTEER. Stay tuned for details on our first organizing meeting of 2026! Email Board Chair Ariana Wohl at admin@ricagv.org with any questions or ideas.
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SPEAK OUT. Contact your legislators and other elected officials and tell them that gun safety matters to you!
We are so thankful for your continued support in building the pipeline of gun violence prevention, including helping to pass 10 lifesaving bills since 2013.
YOUR advocacy and support have contributed to these successes, and for that, we are very grateful.
We could not do this critical work without you. YOU give us so much HOPE, today and throughout the year.
With deep gratitude and love,
The RICAGV Board of Directors