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STATEMENT: Gabrielle Giffords on House Vote to Pass H.R. 8, Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019
Washington DC—Today, former Representative Gabrielle Giffords released the following statement reacting to the historic action taken by the US House …
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In Minneapolis, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Launches Minnesota Gun Owners for Safety
Minnesota Gun Owners for Safety will advocate for stronger laws while pushing for gun safety April 18, 2019 — Today, former …
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Statement on the 20th Anniversary of the Shooting at Columbine High School
April 17, 2019 — Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, the leader of the gun violence prevention organization Giffords, released the following …
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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Praises Colorado for Becoming 15th State to Pass an Extreme Risk Law
Governor Polis signs H.B. 1177, the Deputy Zackari Parrish III Violence Prevention Act, which establishes a process to obtain an …
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Giffords Applauds Texas Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee for Considering Legislation that Seeks to Reduce the Deadly Link Between Guns and Domestic Violence
HB 3191 establishes procedures to get guns out of the hands of domestic abusers Giffords urges swift passage of the …
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Documents Uncovered by Giffords Law Center Used to Confront Secretary Betsy DeVos Over Her Push to Allow Schools to Arm Teachers
April 10, 2019 — Today, documents originally uncovered by Giffords Law Center were used at a hearing of the House …
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Giffords Praises the Introduction of Legislation that Closes Dangerous Loopholes in Illinois Gun Laws
After the shooting in Aurora, Illinois, took five lives, HB 96 seeks to ensure that people with violent criminal histories …
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Giffords Applauds Oregon Senate Judiciary Committee for Approving Legislation that Protects Oregonians from Gun Violence
SB 978 protects Oregonians by strengthening the state’s gun safety laws; included is a ban on undetectable firearms that allows …
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What’s Changed Since Columbine?
It’s been 20 years since the school shooting at Columbine High School in Colorado shocked the nation. The disturbing news …
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Trendwatch: Despite Dangers, Lawmakers Continue to Push for Arming Teachers
A dangerous debate is raging in a handful of states regarding arming teachers—despite the fact that the American public strongly …
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Pediatricians: “Keep Kids Safe from Gun Violence”
This week, more than 300 pediatricians descended on Capitol Hill to urge Congress to take action on gun violence. Hosted …
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Every Incident of Mishandled Guns in Schools
Armed adults frequently mishandle their guns in schools. Arming teachers wouldn’t decrease risk to students—it would increase their risk. Our …
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Waiting Periods Can Help Stop Suicides. Here’s How.
“He just needed a little bit more time.” On December 6, 2018, at 11:02 in the morning, Andrew Black walked …
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Trendwatch: Survivor Suicides Illustrate Far-Reaching Consequences of Gun Violence Epidemic
Recent survivor suicides illuminate the far-reaching impact of this epidemic—but solutions are in reach, and a number of states are …
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I Survived the Las Vegas Massacre. Here’s How We Can Make Our Communities Safer.
I was there when the Las Vegas shooter opened fire. Now I’m introducing a bill that will save lives from …
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The NRA Wants to Ensure That Domestic Abusers Can Keep Their Guns
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Senate Panel Considers ‘Red Flag’ Gun Laws in Aftermath of Mass Shootings
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Former congresswoman Giffords works to help Democrats win Va. General Assembly on gun issue
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Former top military advisers urge Congress to pass gun background checks bill
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How So Many Violent Felons Are Allowed to Keep Their Illegal Guns
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Democrats Are Putting Gun Control Front and Center
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