Responding to Recent Mass Shootings

• November 27, 2017

In the wake of two of the five deadliest mass shootings in modern American history, thoughts and prayers are not enough. Our leaders must find the courage to take action.

Read our reaction to the recent tragedies:

• Tehama County, CA: Gabrielle Giffords responds to the shooting that left five people dead at multiple locations, including at an elementary school. [11.14.2017]
• Sutherland Springs, TX – Gabrielle Giffords responds to the shooting at First Baptist Church that killed 26 churchgoers, injuring 20 others . [11.5.2017]
• Las Vegas, NV – Gabrielle Giffords responds to the shooting in Las Vegas that killed 58 and injured 489 people . [10.2.2017]

Giffords is calling on lawmakers to forge solutions to prevent gun violence by strengthening gun laws that ensure dangerous people, like domestic abusers, can never access guns.

Holding the Administration Accountable

•  Giffords Law Center Files Suit to Uncover Extent of the NRA’s Influence over Trump Administration Gun Policy, Response to Recent Mass Shooting 

Improving the Background Check System

•  Framework for Congress to Strengthen Background Check System 
•  Statement on Cornyn-Murphy Bill to Strengthen Background Check Records Reporting 

Addressing Bump Stocks and Other Dangerous Devices

•  Federal Legislative Framework for Addressing Bump Stocks 
•  State Legislative Toolkit for Addressing Bump Stocks 
•  Legal & Lethal: 9 Products that Could Be the Next Bump Stock 

Preventing Ghost Guns

•  Giffords Law Center Calls on Internet Service Providers to Immediately Shut Down Websites for Businesses that Make Untraceable Assault Weapons with No Background Checks