RICAGV Board member Diana Garlington, special guest at the White House for the President’s announcement of the first federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention. On Friday, September 15, I received an invitation from the Social Secretary in the White House...
What’s Next? The General Assembly recessed for the year without voting on any gun legislation. We’re extremely disappointed and frustrated, especially with the House leadership, all of whom RICAGV endorsed during the 2022 election cycle. This is not ok and we...
The Campaign for Gun Violence Prevention Rhode Island* is hosting a lobby day on Tuesday, April 4, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House. We will lobby for two life-saving gun violence prevention laws: Regulating Assault Weapons and Safe Firearm...
By: Michael F. Kraemer, Esq. The right to bear arms established under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is often misunderstood and often misrepresented. Given the proposed assault weapons ban bill pending in the General Assembly, it is important...
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) is pleased to welcome its new slate of Board of Directors. RICAGV Board Chair Sydney Montstream-Quas said, “In addition to several returning members, we are pleased to welcome five new dedicated individuals to...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: January 30, 2023 CONTACT: Sydney Montstream-Quas, RICAGV Board Chair, sydney@ricagv.org RICAGV Announces Results of 2022 Endorsements Leading gun safety organization sees 94% of endorsed candidates elected to the 2022 General Assembly. The...
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 23, 2022CONTACT: Pete Bilderback, RICAGV Vice Chair, pete@ricagv.org Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Reacts to Extremist Supreme Court Decision in New York State Rifle & Pistol Association Inc. v. Bruen Today’s...
Gov. McKee signed three reforms into law yesterday with supporters, advocates, legislators and state officials on hand to celebrate: limiting magazines to 10 rounds, prohibiting loaded long guns in public, and raising the age to 21 to buy long guns and ammunition....
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Thursday, June 16, 2022CONTACT: Sydney Montstream-Quas, RICAGV Board Chair, sydney@ricagv.org On Tuesday night the Rhode Island Senate passed three critical gun safety bills that will soon make their way to Governor McKee’s desk to be signed...
It’s Thanksgiving eve and we are grateful for YOU!November 21, 2023
