News and Events
Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, in third bout with cancer, is resolute about his role.
As a proud − and some close to him say “stubborn” − 75-year-old Italian man who has been a part of Rhode Island’s political life for more than four decades, Senate President Dominick Ruggerio was not keen on talking about his health − or the very private conversation he had about it with his No. 2.
401GIVES DAY IS 4/1
We need YOU to join with us in our efforts to decrease gun violence by becoming a fundraising champion for 401Gives Day! 401Gives is on Monday, April 1st, 2024 from 6am 4/1 – 6pm on April 2.
RI Senate approves ‘safe-storage’ gun bill. What to know.
The Rhode Island Senate overwhelmingly approved proposed new “safe-storage” requirements for guns on Tuesday night, despite warnings from a handful of Senators that the law will put law-abiding gun owners at risk “when seconds count.”
Safe weapons bill passes through Rhode Island Senate
After advancing out of committee through a partisan vote the week prior, the Democratic-led Rhode Island Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would require gun owners to safely store their firearms when not in use.
In the News
In case you missed it, our ED was a guest columnist in the Providence Journal on Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024. Her “My Turn” feature follows: “This Valentine’s Day marks six years since the Parkland massacre
Gun control advocates are again pushing for a RI ‘assault weapon ban.’ Now, the AFL-CIO is helping.
PROVIDENCE – 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 “Valentines Not Violence” State House Event
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 the 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.
Lobby Day 2023
Join Us for Lobby Day! Tuesday, April 4, from 3:00 – 4:30 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House.
401GIVES
Join us for 401Gives by becoming a fundraising champion for the Rhode Island Gun Violence Education Fund (the educational arm of RI Coalition Against Gun Violence.)
March Organizational Meeting
Thank you to EVERYONE who attended our March Organizational Meeting! We had a GREAT TURNOUT of activists who are eager to advocate for an assault weapons ban and safe storage!
A Second Amendment Primer
The right to bear arms established under the Second Amendment to the United States Constitution is often misunderstood and often misrepresented.
RICAGV Welcomes New Members to Board of Directors
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) is pleased to welcome its new slate of Board of Directors.
2022 Elected Officials Endorsed by RICAGV
94% of RICAGV-endorsed candidates win seats in new General Assembly.
2022 Thank You Party Gallery
Dozens attended the party at the United Way of RI, a CGVPRI partner.
RICAGV Statement on Extremist Supreme Court Decision
The decision strikes down a one-hundred-year-old law in New York state.
We Did It – 3 Key Gun Safety Bills Signed Into Law
Dozen of supporters, advocates and lawmakers were on hand.
Latest from the Blog
Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, in third bout with cancer, is resolute about his role.April 18, 2024- 401GIVES DAY IS 4/1March 22, 2024
- RI Senate approves ‘safe-storage’ gun bill. What to know.March 20, 2024
- Safe weapons bill passes through Rhode Island SenateMarch 20, 2024
- In the NewsMarch 4, 2024
- Gun control advocates are again pushing for a RI ‘assault weapon ban.’ Now, the AFL-CIO is helping.February 9, 2024
- RICAGV launches secure storage and assault weapons ban legislation at “Valentines Not Violence” State House Event February 9, 2024
- It’s Thanksgiving eve and we are grateful for YOU!November 21, 2023
- Thank You for Joining our Annual Celebration!November 21, 2023
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