Yesterday’s mass shooting continues Philadelphia’s record-setting gun violence, with over 250 shooting victims in 2021, disproportionately affecting Black residents FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Contact: Adam Garber, Executive Director, CeaseFirePA Education Fund...
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Coatesville City Police Department Partners with Local Organizations to Hand Out Free Gun Locks on MLK Day
On Monday, January 18th the Coatesville City Police Department will partner with CeaseFirePA Education Fund, and the Episcopal of the Trinity Church to dispense free gun locks and promote responsible gun ownership.
Survey: Constant Worry from Gun Violence Taking Toll on Youth
In the midst of Philadelphia’s most violent year in decades, youth spread out across Philadelphia to understand how their peers are navigating gun violence in an increasingly unpredictable world. The survey results revealed the rippling impact of shootings: 88% of youth were worried that gun violence could injure a friend or loved one.
The seeds of the armed insurrection in D.C.
The seeds of an attempted insurrection at the U.S. Capitol started years ago. Here’s what I’ll tell my son about it.
Passage of Firearm Bills Puts Public Safety at Risk During Unprecedented Sales & Violence
This legislation would further endanger the public as Pennsylvania firearm sales edge towards the 1 million mark for 2020 and gun deaths rise rapidly. In a statement issued soon after the bill passed, CeaseFire Pennsylvania’s Executive Director Adam Garber urged Governor Wolf to immediately veto the legislation.
Philadelphia’s Lost & Stolen Gun Safety Law Can Be Enforced Again
According to a local court, Philadelphia has the power to enforce a local law requiring gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours, reducing the supply of guns often used in criminal activity. This welcome news could not come at a better time, as...
CeaseFirePA is hiring a Digital Campaign Manager
CeaseFirePA is looking for a creative, experienced Communications Manager who can lead and implement a story-driven integrated communications strategy that builds support for gun safety policies and mobilizes Pennsylvanians to act.
Legislative Letter: Vote No on House Bill 2440
House Bill 2440 would prevent the closure of any gun-related business–whether we are in “normal” times or a national emergency like the current pandemic–for any reason, including failure to get appropriate insurance, meet legal business requirements, or ignore existing gun safety laws such as background check requirements. CeaseFirePA, the Commonwealth’s leading state-based gun violence prevention advocacy organization, urges you to vote no on HB 2440 if a floor vote is called on this bill.
Legislative Letter: Oppose House Bill 1747
To: All House Members From: Adam Garber, CeaseFire Pennsylvania Executive Director RE: Vote No on House Bill 1747, CeaseFire Pennsylvania’s Opposition to Firearm Bill Before the House Dear Representative, CeaseFire Pennsylvania, the Commonwealth leading state-based...
AGAIN!?
This weekend, we were reminded that mass shootings are not an anomaly of American life- they are a fixture. With shootings in Gilroy, California, Brownsville, New York, and right here in our own state in West Philadelphia all taking place within a single...