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 has utilized the collective power of its membership and grassroots organizing methods to advance programs and policies that will reduce gun violence resulting in safer, healthier Rhode Island communities.
Gov. McKee Signed the Safe Storage Bill!
After years of your advocacy and organizing, Rhode Island now has one of the strongest secure storage laws in the country. It is the ninth gun safety bill passed in the state since RICAGV was founded in 2013. A special thanks to bill sponsors and gun safety champions Senator Pam Lauria and Representative Justine Caldwell!
This is a strengthened version of Rhode Island’s previous firearm storage law, and requires all gun owners to securely store their guns when not in use, either in a safe or a container or with a safety device to prevent unauthorized access. It includes a gun safety education component which requires gun dealers to both post signs and give information to people who purchase guns about secure storage, suicide prevention, and Rhode Island’s gun safety laws. It also requires school districts to give information to students and their families.
Lives will be saved!
SECURE STORAGE PASSES SENATE!
On March 19th the Senate voted 28-7 in favor of secure storage. We are grateful for all of our volunteers, survivors and partners who made this happen. We are one step closer to a safer Rhode Island.
Now to the House!
Read all about it in our News Section.
Help us fight the pro-gun lobby at the State House!
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Highlights from the Blog
Safe School Advocates Face 2A Bullies with Song
Standing Up for Students and Teachers at the State House
Gun Control IS Constitutional
Federal and Supreme Court decisions have upheld restrictions on the right to bear arms.
RI Community News and Opinions on the Second Amendment
After being voted down, Tiverton Town Council President Robert Coulter called for a special meeting on Monday, June 3rd to try again for passage.
Ghost Gun Bill Passes Senate Judiciary
Thanks to bill sponsors, Senator Coyne, Chairs Lynch-Prata, Miller and Conley, and Senator Seveney
Tiverton Rejects 2A Resolution … For Now
The council will hold a special meeting on Monday, June 3 at 3pm to reconsider this resolution with a minor change in the language.
Tiverton Residents Prepare to Defeat 2A Resolution
This resolution is intentionally designed to create division.
Responding to the 2A Sanctuary City Resolutions
We’ve put together a few facts to help our supporters where their town councils are proposing to cherry-pick which gun laws they will enforce.
RICAGV Statement on Gun Bills Stalling in House Judiciary Committee
Hearings were held on March 19, 2019 and there appears to be no intention to move these bills to the floor for debate and an up-or-down vote.
One Gun Gone at RISD – April 20 – Gun Violence Prevention in Action
Part of RISD Stands Against Gun Violence, this exhibit features works from local students and artists from communities most effected by gun violence.
Three Gun Safety Laws Signed in 2022!
Governor Dan McKee signed key reforms into law:
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Limiting magazines to 10 rounds
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Raising the age to buy long guns and ammunition from 18 to 21
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Prohibiting loaded long guns in public
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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