We can prevent gun violence while also supporting the Second Amendment. Gun Owners for Safety unites hunters, sport shooters, veterans, and other gun owners who want commonsense gun laws.
STAND UP FOR SAFETY
Americans are not as divided as it may seem. Join GIFFORDS Gun Owners for Safety to stand in support of responsible gun ownership. We’ll share ways to connect with fellow gun owners and support our fight for a safer America.
As gun owners, we take our Second Amendment rights seriously. Gun ownership has always been a part of who we are in America—a fundamental right for generations of people from all backgrounds and political affiliations.
Gun Owners for Safety State Chapters
Gun Owners for Safety has chapters across the country. Learn more about our work in key states.
We also have a responsibility to help keep our families and communities safe. Right now, we’re facing a real crisis in America: Too many people are losing their lives and loved ones to gun violence.
But there are simple measures we can take to protect our fellow Americans. The vast majority of gun owners support commonsense gun safety laws, such as background checks for every gun sale, securely storing firearms to protect children and prevent gun suicides, and funding research into the causes of gun violence.
Now more than ever, gun owners must work together to find smart solutions that will save lives. We are fed up with the extremist views of the small but vocal minority who claim to be speaking for us. We are taking back our voice.
Our Goals
- Reduce gun violence and prevent gun deaths through advocacy, public education, and policy change.
- Shift the culture so Americans understand the importance of gun safety and are inspired to fight for a better future.
- Promote responsible gun ownership and gun safety by holding accountable those who seek to profit at the expense of public safety, including the gun lobby and entrenched special interest groups.
Our Principles
- Belief that Americans can defend their constitutional rights AND support commonsense gun violence prevention laws.
- Devotion to modeling safe and responsible gun ownership practices in our homes and communities.
- Compassion and empathy for the victims, survivors, and families impacted by horrific gun violence across America.
For years, the gun lobby has spread the myth that we face a binary choice: guns everywhere, or no guns at all. But this just isn’t true. Americans of every stripe can agree that our rights come with responsibilities. We know the Second Amendment goes hand-in-hand with commonsense gun safety measures, and that’s why we’re focused on bringing together unlikely allies to speak out for safety and responsibility.
Join our Gun Owners for Safety coalition to connect with other gun owners and find opportunities to get involved. Gun Owners for Safety members are:
- Educating communities about the importance of secure gun storage and handing out free gun locks.
- Delivering testimony in state legislatures and Congress to support gun safety.
- Sharing our unique perspectives as gun owners in statements to the media.
- Attending rallies, marches, educational events, and conferences in support of gun safety.
- Meeting with lawmakers to share our stories and build common ground.
As gun owners, we have a key role to play in fighting America’s gun violence crisis. If we band together and take action to protect our communities, help law enforcement, and preserve our rights, we can build a safer future for all of us.
GET IN TOUCH
If you’re interested in learning more about Gun Owners for Safety, we’d love to hear from you. Email us at gunowners@giffords.org and one of our staff members will be in touch.
Learn More