“Prevent a Shooting Before It Happens – Rather Than Wait Until Afterwards to Punish An Offender” CeaseFirePA Provides Expert Testimony at U.S. House of Reps Judiciary Committee’s Field Hearing Focused on Victims of Violent Crime in Philadelphia; Urges a Focus on...
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EROS Bill Passes PA House Judiciary Committee
Legislation to Prevent Gun Trafficking Advances with Bipartisan Support Through PA House Judiciary Committee CeaseFirePA Supports Bipartisan Bill to Require Electronic Records of Sale for Firearms, Urges Swift House Floor Vote To Support Law Enforcement Efforts...
“A Good Day for a Safer PA”
CeaseFirePA Applauds PA House Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Address Growing Threat From Ghost Guns
CeaseFirePA Applauds Commonwealth Court Decision Upholding Philly’s Ghost Gun Ban
The ruling will save lives in Philly and could open the door to other cities across PA enacting similar ordinances to ban ghost guns.
Gov. Shapiro Proposes Significant Investment in Gun Violence Prevention Programs
The life-saving budget will invest in community-centered solutions, expand gun dealer inspections, and establish an office of gun violence prevention.
CeaseFirePA Applauds House Judiciary Passage of Crime Guns Package
Bills to ban ghost guns, stop the proliferation of machine-gun switches and strengthen background check system advanced.
Letter of Opposition – S.B. 907
Vote No on Senate Bill 907 Mandating the Presence of Armed Security in Schools
New Video Storytelling Project Reveals Policy Gaps that Allow Gun Violence to Wreak Havoc
For Immediate Release: December 6, 2023 For More Information: Josh Fleitman, CeaseFirePA Education Fund’s Campaign Director, (412) 426-5148, josh.fleitman@ceasefirepa.org MEDIA RELEASE New Video Storytelling Project: Survivors Reveal the Policy Gaps that Allow Gun...
House Judiciary Committee Passes Safe Storage
Safe storage legislation could save lives from unintentional shootings.
New Capitol Installation Counts Days Gun Safety Bills Have Sat Without Senate Action While Pennsylvanians Die
It’s Been 175 Days Since the PA House Passed Two Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Bills; Advocates Decy “Not One Day More”