OUR MISSION
The Rhode Island Coalition Against Gun Violence (RICAGV) is a coalition of organizations, activists, advocates, educators, legislators, and community members who address gun violence as an urgent public health issue. Since 2013, RICAGV has utilized the collective power of its membership and grassroots organizing methods to advance programs and policies that will reduce gun violence resulting in safer, healthier Rhode Island communities.
THANK YOU FOR A SUCCESSFUL
401GIVES CAMPAIGN!
We are so grateful for the 137 donors who helped us crush our $15,000 goal for 401Gives. Our total amount raised is $15,761 and we were #4 on the leaderboard for “Micro Organizations.”
Over the past decade we have worked together to inform the public and change laws. You have been there advocating, educating and fundraising and together we are making Rhode Island a safer place for all.
Thank you for your partnership and dedication!
SECURE STORAGE PASSES SENATE!
On March 19th the Senate voted 28-7 in favor of secure storage. We are grateful for all of our volunteers, survivors and partners who made this happen. We are one step closer to a safer Rhode Island.
Now to the House!
Read all about it in our News Section.
IN THE NEWS
Two leading advocates for gun safety legislation in Rhode Island, Melissa Carden, Executive Director of the RI Coalition Against Gun Violence and Representative Jason Knight, joined Joe Paolino Jr. to discuss the tragedy in Maine and what we should be doing about the devastation of gun violence on the show that aired November 5, 2023 on ABC 6.
Help us fight the pro-gun lobby at the State House!
Every dollar you give goes toward helping prevent gun violence in RI!
Highlights from the Blog
Students to Speak at March for Our Lives Rally in Providence
Saturday, June 11 at the RI State House, in conjunction with the national March for Our Lives event in Washington, DC.
Why Grandfathering High-Capacity Magazines is Unacceptable
Magazines that hold ten rounds or more are dangerous and significantly increase the deadliness of shootings.
RICAGV Thanks Gun Safety Champions for Votes on Life-Saving Bills
Common-sense safety reforms will finally get a vote on June 9 2022, 10 years after the Sandy Hook tragedy.
Wear Orange Rally and Walk – South Kingstown
In support of the Town Council passing a resolution to recognize the first Friday in June (6.3.22) as Gun Violence Awareness Day.
Big Turnout for Time for Votes Press Conference
Hundreds of gun safety reform supporters showed up to demand votes for five common-sense bills.
CGVPRI Partners 2022
A broad range of organizations from across Rhode Island.
18 of 20 Deadliest Mass Shootings Since 2009 Included Large Capacity Magazines
360 killed and over 705 wounded in incidents that often times lasted minutes.
Mass shootings by people with serious mental illness represent less than 1% of all yearly gun-related homicides.
Blaming mental health is a convenient diversion for NRA and other corporate lobbyists.
Sue Larson Speaks Out for Sensible Gun Safety Reform
Thanks to Sue for rebutting a fact-free letter to the editor!
Three Gun Safety Laws Signed in 2022!
Governor Dan McKee signed key reforms into law:
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Limiting magazines to 10 rounds
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Raising the age to buy long guns and ammunition from 18 to 21
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Prohibiting loaded long guns in public
Gun Safety Reform is Constitutional
In 2008, District of Columbia v. Heller affirmed:
“the [Second Amendment] right was not a right to keep and carry any weapon whatsoever in any manner whatsoever and for whatever purpose.”
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