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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.
RI Lawmakers Drop the Ball During Statewide Surge in Gun Sales and Gun Violence
RI public safety officials and the general public are in favor of reforms that are languishing at the State House.
Are the Stars Aligning for Common-Sense Gun Safety Legislation?
New leadership signals openness to popular gun safety reforms.