News and Events
“Red Rain” by Gemelya Barros
RICAGV commissions Providence artist Gem Barros.
2 Gun Deaths and 4 Gun Injuries in 2 Days
15 RI cities and towns have experienced at least one gun incident so far in 2021.
Gun Violence Continues to Surge Through Summer 2021
Non-suicide gun deaths and injuries have almost doubled in a Jan-July comparison of 2021 vs. 2020.
Linda Finn Retiring as Executive Director
A co-founder of RICAGV, Linda will retire after nine years of fighting to make RI a safer place.
2021 Thank You Party
Hosted by RICAGV and Moms Demand Action RI
2021 Floor Votes for Gun Safety Bills
Votes for and against prohibiting guns in schools and cracking down on straw buyers, July 2021.
CGVPRI Successful in Passing Two Key Gun Safety Reforms
Cracking down on straw buyers and prohibiting concealed carry in K-12 schools.
VIDEO: Pawtucket Boy Crouches Helpless While LCM Shoots 22 rounds in 6 Seconds
This video from Atty. Gen. Peter Neronha shows why limiting magazine capacity in RI matters.
Governor McKee Supports Gun Bills at Press Conference
All five executive officers took the podium in support of gun safety reforms.
Nwando Ofokansi Speaks Out for Gun Safety Bills
Ms. Ofokanski is a co-founder of the Woonsocket Alliance to Champion Hope (WATCH).
Rep. Justine Caldwell Speaks Out for Gun Safety Bills
Rep. Caldwell is the sponsor of three important gun safety bills.
Sen. Gayle Goldin Speaks Out on Gun Safety Bills
Sen. Goldin has sponsored bills to limit magazine capacity for years.
Tonya King Harris Speaks Out for Gun Safety Bills
Ms. Harris is the Executive Director of the RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, a CGVPRI founding partner.
116% Increase in Shooting Deaths in Rhode Island
Statewide non-suicide gun deaths dramatically increase.
RICAGV Calls on RI House and Senate Judiciaries to Move Bills Out of Committees
Released May 17, 2021
RI Judiciary Chairs Getting Ready to Decide on 2021 Legislation
CGVPRI, 51 members strong, factor heavily into considerations.
OPINION: Opportunity Before the Next Gun-Violence Tragedy
By Pete Bilderback, RICAGV Vice Chair
Senator John Burke
On the fence about gun safety reforms in Rhode Island.
RI Rep. Joe Solomon
On the fence about gun safety reforms.
RI Rep. Jacqueline Baginski
On the fence about gun safety reform.
Illegal Gun Shop in Warwick
Less than 1/2 mile from Warwick Neck Elementary School.
FBI Background Checks Continue to Soar in 2021
23.3% increase in comparison of 1st quarter 2021 vs. 1st quarter 2020.
32 More RI Organizations Join CVGPRI
A total of 45 groups united in the fight for common-sense gun bills in the 2021 session.
RIGVEF Fundraiser on 401Gives
Thur., April 4, 2021 – doubled match for early donates starts at 6AM!
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