Gabby’s Story
Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords is a portrait in courage. After her shooting and inspirational journey of recovery, Gabby became a leader in the national movement for gun safety.
OUR MISSION
Our country is in the grip of a gun violence epidemic. Every American will know a victim of gun violence in their lifetime—this is not normal, and it doesn’t have to be this way.
Giffords is fighting to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on our political system. We’re daring to dream what a future free from gun violence looks like. We’re going to end this crisis, and we’re going to do it together.
Giffords is fighting to end the gun lobby’s stranglehold on our political system. We’re daring to dream what a future free from gun violence looks like. We’re going to end this crisis, and we’re going to do it together.
GET TO KNOW US
Our organization is made up of three distinct entities, working in concert to end gun violence in America.
GIFFORDS
Across the nation, Americans are standing up and demanding safer communities. We help mobilize voters and educate lawmakers so that together, we can create a future free from gun violence.
Learn MoreGIFFORDS LAW CENTER
The evidence is clear: gun laws save lives. Our experts help draft, implement, and defend the laws, policies, and programs proven to make our country safer.
Learn MoreGIFFORDS PAC
For too long, the gun lobby had unchecked power over our political system. We’ve changed the status quo by supporting candidates and elected officials who have the courage to stand up for lifesaving gun laws.
Learn MoreCourage in Action
Giffords is a leader in the movement to end gun violence in America. Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, our team brings decades of political, legal, and policy expertise to the fight for gun safety. Our efforts shift culture, mobilize voters, and challenge injustice.
Nearly 40,000 people die from gun violence in the US every year. This uniquely American crisis leaves no community untouched—but it doesn’t have to be this way. From universal background checks to community-based violence intervention strategies, we know that there are proven solutions that will make our country safer. In statehouses and courthouses across America, we’re taking on the gun lobby and winning. Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook in December 2012, we’ve helped pass more than 460 gun safety laws in 48 states and Washington DC.
Gun violence is a complex problem, and ending this epidemic will require a wide range of solutions. We’re committed to seeing this fight through, until the promise of a safe and just country is a reality for every person and community in America.
Nearly 40,000 people die from gun violence in the US every year. This uniquely American crisis leaves no community untouched—but it doesn’t have to be this way. From universal background checks to community-based violence intervention strategies, we know that there are proven solutions that will make our country safer. In statehouses and courthouses across America, we’re taking on the gun lobby and winning. Since the tragedy at Sandy Hook in December 2012, we’ve helped pass more than 460 gun safety laws in 48 states and Washington DC.
Gun violence is a complex problem, and ending this epidemic will require a wide range of solutions. We’re committed to seeing this fight through, until the promise of a safe and just country is a reality for every person and community in America.
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History
Founded in the wake of tragedy, Giffords has turned outrage into action, researching and enacting lifesaving solutions to gun violence.
Contact Us
If you’re a journalist, legislator, attorney, or member of the public looking to get involved, we want to hear from you.
JOIN THE FIGHT
Nearly 40,000 Americans lose their lives to gun violence every year. In communities, courts, and ballot boxes nationwide, Giffords fights to save lives from gun violence. Will you join us?
OUR WORK
Elections
We’re on a mission to elect candidates who will fight for our safety—not gun lobby profits.
Gun Laws
Take a deep dive into every major gun safety policy area, from universal background checks and extreme risk laws to community violence intervention.
Gun Violence Statistics
Gun violence exacts an enormous toll on American society—claiming tens of thousands of lives each year.
The Courts
Explore our work defending lifesaving gun laws in the courts and fighting to debunk the gun lobby’s dangerous arguments about the Second Amendment.
MAKE A GIFT
We’re building a movement of Americans committed to gun safety. Democrats and Republicans, gun owners and non–gun owners alike—we stand united to reject the gun lobby and pass lifesaving gun safety laws.
