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The Issue

The Issue

Gun violence is a complex problem that must be met with a range of solutions. We’re fighting every day for the laws, policies, and programs proven to save lives and bring an end to this uniquely American epidemic.

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Gun Suicide
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Gun Laws

Gun Laws

Giffords Law Center works in all 50 states to change policies and challenge injustice. We won’t rest until every state has strong gun safety laws and every community is free from the fear of gun violence.

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Location Restrictions
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Protecting Democracy
Stand Your Ground

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Waiting Periods

Hardware & Ammunition

Ammunition Regulation
Assault Weapons
Auto Sears
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Silencers

Owner Responsibilities

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Who Can Have a Gun

Domestic Violence & Firearms
Extreme Risk Protection Orders
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Hate Crimes
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Bipartisan Safer Communities Act
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Intervention

Intervention

Gun violence brings heartbreak to far too many communities. Giffords Center for Violence Intervention champions the strategies and organizations that break cycles of violence.

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Community Violence
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Resources

Giffords seeks to arm activists, legislators, and the general public with the facts about our country’s gun violence epidemic and the most effective ways to address it.

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Elections

The American people are demanding an end to gun violence. This means electing representatives ready and willing to stand up for lifesaving gun laws.

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Take Action

We can’t beat our country’s gun violence epidemic if we don’t work together. This fight requires our time and energy, our voices and our votes. Don’t sit this one out—join us.

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Giffords is an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence. Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, we inspire the courage of people from all walks of life to make America safer.

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