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
Hovan Fired from Southcoast Health, Illegal Magazine Charges Unclear
The public has been denied access to the hearing regarding the potential felony charge for illegal magazines.
Assault Weapon Used in Attempted Murder of Providence Police Officer
Suspect was indicited in January 2022 for the incident last August.
Record Gun Deaths in 2021
RI is 8th highest state for percentage increase in NICS Checks in 2021 v 2019 comparison.
Public Blocked from Illegal Magazine Hearing in MA CEO Keith Hovan Case
Because the hearing is closed, court personnel are not allowed to provide any information, including the new date.
Two New Board Members for 2022
Welcome to Kristina Contreras Fox and Jessica Null to the Board of Directors.
Original Research: COVID Gun Surge Exposes Additional 11 Million Persons to Household Firearms
Figure includes 5 million children, according to the Dec. 2021 study in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Barrington School Shooting Threat
Threat written on wall in girls bathroom.
Providence Chief Clements on the Surge of Guns and Gun Violence in Providence
“We are seizing guns at high volume, record clips.”
The Rittenhouse Verdict
Made possible by permissive open-carry and stand your ground laws
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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