PITTSBURGH– Just a few years ago, the Pittsburgh region’s violence felt unavoidable. Gun violence became the #1 killer of children in the region, while shootings at parks, parties and grocery stores destroyed families. While too many are still mourning, CeaseFirePA...
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CeaseFirePA Action Endorses 89 Gun Safety Champions for 2024 Election
Philadelphia, PA—Three bipartisan gun safety policies passed the Pennsylvania House of Representatives this legislative session, making history. Three failed by a single vote – allowing homemade machine guns to proliferate and depriving law enforcement of tools to...
Trump Rally Attack Was PA’s 19th Mass Shooting of 2024
While Many Details Remain Unknown About the Assassination Attempt, One Thing is Clear: Stronger PA Gun Laws Could Stop Future Mass Shootings
A Message From Our Exec. Dir. After Trump Assassination Attempt
Now is the time to put ourselves on a path toward protecting not only our families and our communities – but our very democracy – from the poison that is gun violence.
PA has 9th Highest Rate of Black Homicide Victimization in U.S.
Nearly 90 Percent of Black Homicide Victims Killed With Guns, Finds Study By Violence Policy Center
PA Advocates Support Life-Saving SCOTUS Decision in U.S. v. Rahimi
Today’s Ruling Will Allow PA to Continue Protecting Abuse Survivors & Reaffirms Efforts to Enact Stronger Gun Safety Laws
After SCOTUS Reversal of Federal Bump Stock Ban, We Need Immediate State-Level Action in PA
The hard truth is that our leaders in PA betrayed us even before the U.S. Supreme Court’s gavel came down
Hundreds of Gun Safety Advocates Rally at PA Capitol as House Prepares Votes On Two More Life-Saving Bills Today
Hundreds of Gun Safety Advocates Rally at PA Capitol as House Prepares Votes On Two More Life-Saving Bills Today HARRISBURG, PA — Today, CeaseFirePA Action held a major rally and advocacy day at the PA State Capitol where over 500 Pennsylvanians and a broad...
CeaseFirePA Provides Expert Testimony at U.S. House of Reps Judiciary Committee’s Philly Field Hearing
“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...
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...