We are looking for a new Executive Director to lead our organization forward as we fight to protect our communities from gun violence.
General Interest
Governor Wolf: Let’s Make 2020 The Year We Act
Let’s make 2020 the year we choose to stop being cynical about the politics of gun violence. Let’s start to address the reality of gun violence. Let’s make 2020 the year we act.
2020 Gun Safety Legislative Priorities in Pennsylvania
The 2020 legislative session is here!! We're ready to fight like hell in Harrisburg to pass common-sense gun safety reforms while keeping the gun lobby on the ropes. Here's what we're fighting for: Extreme Risk Protection Orders Extreme Risk Protection...
Naughty and Nice
As we near the end of the year, it’s not just Santa who’s making lists. We have lists of our own. Attorney General Josh Shapiro and Governor Tom Wolf are at the top of our nice list! Yesterday, we were honored to be there as the AG announced a legal opinion that will...
Sen. Toomey Votes to Confirm Another NRA Judge
Yesterday Senator Pat Toomey disappointed Pennsylvanians by voting to confirm Lawrence Vandyke to the United States 9th circuit court. Despite recent polling that showed Pennsylvanian voters overwhelming support stronger gun laws, Senator Toomey sided with the NRA by...
We Need Action on ERPO Now!
In 2017, Pennsylvania experienced more than 2,000 suicides, over 980 were by firearm. Up to 80% of those who consider suicide show signs of their intentions. We need to do everything we can to save lives and help people who are at risk of hurting themselves or others....
100 Children Shot in Philadelphia in 2019
2019 has been a dangerous year for children in Philadelphia. As of November 11th, 100 kids in Philadelphia have been shot, 12 fatally. This heartbreaking statistic should sound alarms for elected officials. Our students should be worried about homework, crushes, and...
Philadelphia Shooting Victims Dashboard
The Initiative for Better Gun Violence Reporting and The Philadelphia Association of Black Journalists released a new tool that makes gun violence data more accessible. We hope that this information can help lawmakers, activists, and journalists more aware of the...
New Poll Finds Majority of PA Voters Support Stronger Gun Laws
Pennsylvanians are sick and tired of inaction from our lawmakers when it comes to addressing gun violence. A new poll conducted by Franklin and Marshall confirmed what we already know; Pennsylvania voters overwhelmingly want stronger gun laws. Here are some key...
Pittsburgh Gun Safety Ordinances Blocked by Court, City Gears Up to Appeal
CeaseFirePA is beyond disappointed in the Common Pleas’ Court’s initial ruling regarding the legality of Pittsburgh’s ordinances passed after the Tree of Life massacre.
