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RECENT NEWS AND EVENTS
Gun control advocates are again pushing for a RI ‘assault weapon ban.’ Now, the AFL-CIO is helping.
PROVIDENCE ā The battle began anew Thursday for an assault-weapons ban and safe-storage requirements for firearms, with organized labor taking a lead role in the 2024 election-year drive.
RICAGV launches secure storage and assault weapons ban legislation at āValentines Not Violenceā State House EventĀ
The Rhode Island AFL-CIO, NEARI, Moms Demand Action and RICAGV today at the State House for a special launch.
It’s Thanksgiving eve and we are grateful for YOU!
It’s Thanksgiving and We Are Grateful for YOU! We know practicing gratitude is strongly and consistently associated with greater happiness. It helps people feel more positive emotions, relish good experiences, improve their health, deal with adversity…
Thank You for Joining our Annual Celebration!
We are grateful to our supporters who attended our celebration at Save the Bay on October 17. A special shout out to volunteers Stan Dimock, Lynne Turnbull, Jim Worthington, Ramsey Davis and Lynn Hughes.
RICAGV Board Member attends White House event
RICAGV Board member Diana Garlington, special guest at the White House for the President’s announcement of the first ever federal Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Welcome Melissa Carden, RICAGV’s New Executive Director
The RICAGV Board of Directors is thrilled to announce the hiring of Melissa Carden as our new Executive Director.
Court strikes down challenge to RI’s concealed carry permit laws
AG Neronha says his office successfully defended constitutional challenge to RI concealed-carry permit laws.
The 2023 Legislative Session Ended with No Action on Gun Bills
Now that the 2023 session has ended with no action on gun violence…what’s next?
Gun Violence Awareness Day
Gun Violence Awareness Day is on June 1, 2023. This is also known as theĀ Wear Orange Day, and was founded to honor survivors and victims of gun violence.
Assault Weapons Ban in the Courts
Last year, the Supreme Court in the Bruen case adopted a different approach to evaluating laws restricting firearms in light of the Second Amendment.