Last week, during a rally in the Capitol for “Second Amendment Day,” speakers repeatedly lied about what the Extreme Risk Protection Order bill would do.
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Gun Violence Forum with Protect & Elect
Join Protect & Elect for an educational forum on what we can do about gun violence. This forum will address the impact of gun violence, especially in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania, and what can and should be done to prevent it. May 2, 2019 5-7 PM at the...
Here We Go Again… the Sue Our Cities Bill is Back
They’re at it again You have to keep your eyes on Harrisburg -- the Senate Local Government Committee is about to run the dangerous “Sue Our Cities Bill,” SB 531. This bill lets the greedy gun lobby sue Pa towns and cities that take steps to make their communities...
We’re in Your Neck of the Woods
This week, we have events all over the Commonwealth, from vigils and rallies to townhalls and panel discussions. We’d love for you to join us and meet the friends and neighbors who are standing with you against gun violence. Wednesday April 24 Remembering...
CeaseFirePA Opposes Reinstatement of Tamaqua Area School District Policy to Arm Teachers
CeaseFirePA is appalled by last night's revelation that the Tamaqua Area School District has reinstated its policy to arm teachers and other school personnel. At the January 15, 2019 meeting of the Tamaqua Area School Board, the Board voted to suspend the policy...
Highlights From the 2019 Keystone Courage Award Event
This years Keystone Courage Award event was a huge success. Thank you to everyone who came out and supported our cause. Here are some awesome pictures highlighting the good time had by all. [gallery...
Support HB 1075
The PA legislature has the chance to do something that makes sense and saves lives: enact an extreme risk protection order bill.This bill creates a civil court process family members and law enforcement can use to temporarily bar access to firearms by a family member...
A Historic Day for Pittsburgh
Today was a great and historic day for Pittsburgh. In the wake of continually startling homicide rates and after the hate-fueled Tree of Life massacre on Oct 27, Pittsburgh's City Council today voted to pass three common-sense gun laws: a ban on the use of assault...
What New Zealand Can Teach Us About Gun Violence Prevention
The recent actions taken by the New Zealand government proved to the world, especially to the United States, that there is no excuse for inaction when it comes to gun violence prevention. Here is what our Executive Director, Shira Goodman had to say about it, "We...
Statement of CeaseFirePA on Today’s Mass Shooting in New Zealand
CeaseFirePA is saddened by the news of today’s mass shooting in Christchurch, New Zealand where 49 Muslim New Zealanders were killed during Friday prayers at two different mosques, the Linwood Islamic Center and Al Noor mosque. In addition to the 49 deaths, 48 people...
