News and Events
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!
Condemning Violence Against Asians and Asian American Communities
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Saturday, March 20, 2021 CONTACT: Linda Finn, Executive Director (401) 258-6851 ~ linda@ricagv.org Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Condemns Violence Against Asian and Asian American Communities Providence, Rhode Island (March 20, 2021)...
Anticipating Broad Support at House Judiciary Hearing
IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, March 19, 2021CONTACT: Linda Finn, Executive Director Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence Anticipates Broad Support at House Judiciary Hearing Providence, Rhode Island (March 19, 2021) -- The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun...
2021 Judiciary Committee Testimony
Finn Testimony, March 18, 2021 Alexander-Smith Testimony, March 18, 2021 RI Coalition Against Domestic Violence, March 18, 2021
Caldwell and Kazarian Rock the House for Gun Safety Reform
Dozens of co-signers on common-sense gun safety reform bills.
30 House Reps Have NOT Signed-On to Gun Safety Reforms
Take action now to let them know you support common-sense legislation to prevent gun violence in Rhode Island.
Pro-Gun Scare Tactics Lead to Surge in RI Gun Sales and Gun Violence
RI gun safety advocates have been dealing with increasingly aggressive rhetoric and tactics for years.
87% Increase in Gun Deaths in RI – 2020 v. 2019
Gun injuries also increase 25%
111% Increase in RI Firearm Background Checks in 2020
COVID-19 panic buying a big part of the surge.
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