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Latest Posts from the Blog
211 Firearms Found at Home in Burrillville
Prosecutors say 169 of those guns were purchased between July and November of 2021.
Johnston Teen’s Accidental Death Leads to Charges for Gun Owner
Accused faces four misdemeanor charges related to improper storage.
Robot and Tactical Vehicle Needed in Providence Shootout
The shooter fired “hundreds of rounds,” according to Public Safety Commissioner Steven Paré.
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.
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