LET’S BUDGET FOR A SAFER COMMONWEALTH!
Gov. Josh Shapiro just announced his 2025-2026 budget, which includes important investments in life-saving gun violence prevention programs. We’re thankful to have the Shapiro-Davis Administration on our side, but now we need to convince the legislature. Tell your lawmakers to support and build upon this vital budget!
LET’S BUDGET FOR A SAFER COMMONWEALTH!
Gov. Josh Shapiro just announced his 2025-2026 budget, which includes important investments in life-saving gun violence prevention programs. We’re thankful to have the Shapiro-Davis Administration on our side, but now we need to convince the legislature. Tell your lawmakers to support and build upon this vital budget!
The Issues
Gun Violence in Pennsylvania
In every part of the Commonwealth, people are losing their lives to gun violence. We breakdown this uniquely American catastrophe.
Community Violence
Gun violence is part of the fabric of daily life for too many Pennsylvanians. Everyone then struggles to thrive. Here’s why.
Firearm Suicide
Just 5% of suicide attempts are with a gun but they are so deadly it still accounts for the lives of 900 Pennsylvanians. The connection is clear.
Mass Shootings
PA schools, stores, malls and other public spaces were terrorized by 34 mass shootings in 2020–one every 10 days. Weak laws make them more likely.
Domestic Violence
Women are five times more likely to be killed by an abusive partner if the abuser has access to a gun. No one should live with that threat.
Be part of the movement.
Regardless of the obstacles and setbacks, together we can make sure everyone is safe.
Behind most gun deaths is a system that’s designed to be deadly
Our new project reveals – through the firsthand accounts of gun violence survivors – how gun deaths are the result of gaps in PA’s firearm safety system. Watch the stories of Pennsylvanians who have suffered loss because of our system that is Deadly by Design.
Latest Updates
CeaseFire PA responds to Trump executive order designed to pander to the gun lobby
(Pennsylvania) – President Trump signed an executive order directing the attorney general to review important progress...
CeaseFirePA Applauds Gov. Shapiro’s Life Saving Budget Proposal
Gun homicides dropped 38% over the last two years. Gov. Shapiro’s budget proposal will help expand community violence intervention programs that is saving lives.
CeaseFirePA responds to Federal ruling allowing 18-to-20-year-olds to purchase handguns
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — The U.S. Federal Appeals Court today overturned restrictions on handgun purchases by...
“Gun violence is a preventable catastrophe waiting to be stopped. We are turning our belief in a safer world into action and honoring those already lost to this crisis. Together, our advocacy will save a life.”
Adam Garber, CeaseFirePA Executive Director
A Common Agenda to End Gun Violence
The Pennsylvania Senate hasn’t held a single hearing on evidence-based solutions. Your voice could change that.
Take a Stand
We’ll never stop fighting for a safe, gun violence-free Pennsylvania.
If you share that goal, power our efforts today.
