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Gun Safety Has Broad Support Among Americans
May 06, 2021
CHANGE STARTS AT THE BALLOT BOX
How do we pass gun safety laws like universal background checks? By electing gun safety champions up and down the ballot.
The majority of Americans care about passing gun safety laws and increasingly want leaders who will make it a priority. That’s why we’re on a mission to elect candidates who will fight for our safety—not gun lobby profits.
This work is critical. From your local sheriff to the commander-in-chief, our elected leaders have the power to save lives. But too many politicians are bought and paid for by the NRA. We need to defeat them at every level, in every state, every time. To do that we are working day and night to elect gun safety candidates nationwide. The stakes are too high not to.
The majority of Americans care about passing gun safety laws and increasingly want leaders who will make it a priority. That’s why we’re on a mission to elect candidates who will fight for our safety—not gun lobby profits.
This work is critical. From your local sheriff to the commander-in-chief, our elected leaders have the power to save lives. But too many politicians are bought and paid for by the NRA. We need to defeat them at every level, in every state, every time. To do that we are working day and night to elect gun safety candidates nationwide. The stakes are too high not to.
ELECTIONS
VIRGINIA IS FOR GUN SAFETY
Gun safety is on the ballot in Virginia this year, with elections for statewide office, including governor. We sat down with gubernatorial candidates for the Democratic nomination to hear about their plans to keep Virginians safe.
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Giffords Supports Melanie Stansbury as a Strong Leader on Gun Safety
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Giffords Backs Gun Safety Champion RJ Neary
Apr 22, 2021
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?
WE’RE WINNING
Gun safety is a leading issue from coast to coast. In red, blue, and purple states, voters are rejecting the gun lobby and electing gun safety champions.
We won a historic majority in the House of Representatives in 2018, beat the NRA in its home state in 2019, and elected gun safety champions to the White House and Senate in 2020.
With your help, we’ll continue our victories in 2021 and beyond. We’re in this fight to win it—because winning means saving lives.
We won a historic majority in the House of Representatives in 2018, beat the NRA in its home state in 2019, and elected gun safety champions to the White House and Senate in 2020.
With your help, we’ll continue our victories in 2021 and beyond. We’re in this fight to win it—because winning means saving lives.
FIGHTING FOR CHANGE
Our Endorsements
From coast to coast, in red states and blue states, courageous candidates are championing lifesaving gun safety laws. We’re proud to support these leaders—and with your help, they can win.
72%
of Voters want Congress to address gun violence
72% of voters want Congress to do more about gun violence—including 93% of Democrats, 50% of Republicans, and 75% of Independents.
Source
“Majority Of Voters Say Climate Change Is An Emergency Quinnipiac University Poll Finds; 72% Say Congress Needs To Act To Reduce Gun Violence,” Quinnipiac University, August 29, 2019, https://poll.qu.edu/national/release-detail?ReleaseID=3639.
Our Victories
We’re not just fighting for gun safety—we’re winning. Our victories lead to action and progress.
Take Action
Americans far and wide are standing up for safer communities. Are you one of them?
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.