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!
Every dollar you give goes toward helping prevent gun violence in RI!
Highlights from the Blog
Peter Neronha for RI Attorney General
Vote for Peter Neronha on November 6th.
Motorcyclist Shot in Providence
At least 22 shell casings were found at the scene of a shooting in Providence late Sunday afternoon.
Gun Shots at Pop Warner Football Game
No injuries were reported, however players, ages 7 to 10, cheerleaders as young as 5, and parents were terrified as the shots rang out while teams were on the field.
RICAGV Proud of Primary Election Results
The message was loud and clear: RI stands with FAMILIES not State House bosses.
Congratulations to Our Endorsed Primary Winners!
An amazing night of celebration for true Democrats!
Statement on Loss of a Providence Student to Gun Violence
The second day of the school year ends with another young life cut tragically short.
The RI Values Project
RICAGV joins with Planned Parenthood RI to urge everyone to vote in the Sept. 12th Primary.
Aaron Regunberg for Lt. Governor
Vote for Aaron on Wednesday, September 12th.
Sen. Jeanine Calkin for Senate District 30
Vote for Jeanine on Wednesday, September 12th.
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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