From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Last month broke a horrifying record: it was the worst January ever for mass shootings in America.[1] And a newly-released report by the U.S. Secret Service found that 3/4 mass shooters showed some kind of concerning behavior … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Earlier this month, we asked you to use your voice and urge Governor Josh Shapiro to commit to tackling gun violence as a top priority for his administration, and hundreds of you did. Just days later in … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): Recently President Biden signed a bipartisan bill to reduce gun violence into law. It’s the first major piece of gun reform legislation in about thirty years. This law does not create extreme risk protection orders (ERPO), but … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re working to raise awareness about how gun policy solutions can prevent tragic loss during a mental health crisis. That’s why we’re partnering with the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): It’s Mental Health Awareness Month, and we’re working to raise awareness about how gun policy solutions can prevent tragic loss during a mental health crisis. That’s why we’re partnering with the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): CeaseFirePA’s Executive Director, Adam Garber, highlighted 3 policies that CeaseFirePA is advocating for that we believe will reduce homicides, suicides, and violence in our communities. Those 3 policies are: Background checks, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and Required Lost & … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): After a pair of mass shootings a year ago, State Senate Judiciary Chairwoman Lisa Baker gave Pennsylvania her word to hold “a series of public hearings intended as a prelude to action.”¹ The hearings came and went. … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): This week Speaker Cutler took the gavel in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives after five years of iron fist rule by former Speaker Mike Turzai. During that time, we were not able to even get a vote … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): During the pandemic, too many Pennsylvanians are putting their life at risk for years by buying their first gun. They are 8 times more likely to commit suicide if they are a man. And a terrifying 35 … Continued
From CeaseFirePA (http://www.ceasefirepa.org): You’ve probably read about Extreme Risk Protection Orders and how important it is that PA adopts this legislation. Well, CeaseFire PA has released a short video to explain exactly how this process will work. Take a moment … Continued