Adam Garber

Some relief but still on alert

Some relief but still on alert

Earlier this week -- just after our amazing rally to expand background checks -- we got word that the gun lobby was working on a dangerous plan to completely undermine public safety by eliminating the PA Background Check System. But we didn’t panic, we made a plan. We...

This is very dangerous

This is very dangerous

On the heels of our amazing rally in support of expanding background checks in PA, the gun lobby is working on a shocking and dangerous plan to undermine public safety by eliminating the PA Background Check System. You heard that right. Instead of expanding background...

Check out our video of our May Rally in the Rotunda

Rally in the Rotunda

Yesterday hundreds of supporters rallied on the steps of the capitol’s rotunda for universal background checks. CeaseFirePA joined several other organizations including Pennsylvania United for Background Checks, Moms Demand Action, and Delco United for Sensible Gun...

See our report on yesterday’s policy hearing on background checks

See our report on yesterday’s policy hearing on background checks

On Monday, May 9, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives Democratic Policy Committee held a legislative hearing on House Bill 1010. The bill, which would close a loophole in Pennsylvania law that allows the private sale of long guns without a background check, has...

This is very dangerous

PA is cracking down on “Lie and Try” maneuvers

While legislation has been passed to increase the frequency and power of background checks on firearms, local governments still find it difficult to convict those who purchase guns despite failing these checks. Oftentimes, those denied from purchasing a gun will go to...

White House Takes Action on Smart Guns & Mental Health

White House Takes Action on Smart Guns & Mental Health

President Obama released a plan Friday to expedite the development of smart gun technology, including by identifying the requirements that smart guns would have to meet in order for law enforcement to purchase and use them effectively - and keep themselves and the...

Philly’s weekend brings gun homicides to 88

Philly’s weekend brings gun homicides to 88

The Philadelphia Inquirer published an article last week titled, “Bloody weekend the latest in a violent first quarter of year.” The article details the recent shootings this last weekend in Philadelphia including the accidental shooting of 5-year-old Tahirah...

The weekend saw 219 incidents of Gun Violence.

The weekend saw 219 incidents of Gun Violence.

In the United States, Gun Violence remains a constant threat of unneeded brutality and death for far too many. Events that occurred this past weekend around the country showed once again that Gun Violence is a problem that needs to be dealt with and soon. Among the...

Facing the truth about gun violence in PA