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
Gallery: Safe Schools Rally and Press Conference
Hundreds of students demonstrate at the RI State House in support of the Safe Schools Act of 2018.
RI HEARINGS: Senate and House Committees Hearing Testimony on Gun Control
Please help us make a big impact on Tues., March 6, with a large crowd of folks supporting common sense gun control.
Maine Voices: Speaking Out for Common Sense Gun Control
A timely and informative piece from Maine about Second Amendment myths.
Demand Gun Sense on the RI Democratic Party Platform
Monday, March 19 at Metro Center Blvd in Warwick.
Assault Weapon Bill Introduction
Will your representative support this common sense gun safety law? Join us on Tuesday, February 27th to see who will stand up for our communities.
Statement on the Parkland, FL Shooting
RICAGV press release following the Parkland, FL high school shooting.
Ask your representatives in the U.S. House and Senate to investigate the NRA today!
Take action to protect our democracy now.
Statement on NRA Involvement in 2016 Election
The RICAGV statement on the McClatchy report regarding the NRA’s involvement in the 2016 election.
RI Judge Upholds RIC’s Firing of Janitor for Carrying a Loaded Gun on Campus
RI Superior Court Judge upholds Rhode Island College decision to fire a longtime employee who brough his gun on campus and then lost it.
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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