“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.
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...
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”
Gun Violence Survivors, Prevention Experts & Advocates Testify at PA Senate Policy Hearing that Reveals Need for Universal Background Check Legislation
Today, CeaseFirePA Education Fund staff testified at a PA Senate Democratic Policy Committee hearing in support of legislation that would establish universal background checks on all firearm sales in Pennsylvania (House Bill 714 & Senate Bill 60).
Lewiston Mass Shooting Days Before Pittsburgh Synagogue Shooting 5-Year Remembrance Reminds Americans Nowhere is Safe
For Immediate Release: October 26, 2023 For More Information: Josh Fleitman, Campaign Director, (412) 426-5148, josh.fleitman@ceasefirepa.org Adam Garber, Executive Director, (267) 515-1220, adam.garber@ceasefirepa.org MEDIA STATEMENT Lewiston Mass Shooting Days...
Keep Kids Safe at School: Growing Statewide Movement Demands Action This Back-to-School Season
Students, Educators, Parents, Doctors & Law Enforcement Across PA Spent Past Month Calling on Harrisburg to Pass Gun Violence Prevention Legislation