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
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.
RICAGV Gun Safety Endorsed Candidates
Gun safety reform champions for the 2018 primary and general election.
Warwick Resident Shot Through Front Door
The suspect was taken into custody shortly after the incident; it is unclear at this point if the victim and the shooter are acquainted.
Youth Power Rally Empowers Student Activists to Organize and Vote
Hundreds of students rally at the RI State House for common-sense gun safety reforms.
Celebrating Activism at Annual Thank You Party
We celebrate our amazing volunteers and supporters who worked so hard to help us achieve phenomenal growth in the 2018 session.
Youth Empowerment Strategy Unveiled
YES!RI is statewide network that partners with established student groups as well as the RI ACLU to effectively combat gun violence in Rhode Island.
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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