INTERFAITH VIGILS HONORING THE TAKEN
We are hosting a series of interfaith vigils throughout the month of December, remembering Pennsylvanians who tragically lost their lives to gun violence. Find one in your community and RSVP to join us.
DON’T DESPAIR — ORGANIZE!
Our movement isn’t about one moment, one loss, one victory. A movement is about the people. About the community. About the world we believe in. Join us.
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
Statement on PA Supreme Court’s Crawford Decision
Today, the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania issued a ruling in the Crawford v. Commonwealth case, siding with the...
Most Productive Gun Safety Majority in PA House History Wins Re-Election
Advocates Plan for Another Active Legislative Session to Advance Gun Violence Prevention Policies HARRISBURG – As it...
Health Professionals Band Together to Elevate Gun Violence Policy Solutions
New“PA Health Professionals to End Gun Violence” Statewide Coalition Will Strengthen Expert Legislative Advocacy The...
“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.
