Firearm owners have an obligation in a civilized society to lock up a firearm so that it cannot wreak havoc in the home and community. But, more than half of gun-owners keep at least one firearm without any lock or other safe storage measure.| CeaseFirePA
The Pennsylvania House of Representatives today passed a bill closing loopholes in the state’s background check law, while measures to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders and ban untraceable firearms and| CeaseFirePA
Our Vision: A life without gun violence that allows people from every community across the commonwealth to thrive — where communities feel safe, because they are safe.| CeaseFirePA
The legislation includes bans on machine-gun converters, as well as strengthening background checks and establishing Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs).| CeaseFirePA
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
CeaseFirePA calls for Senate to return and support the increase| CeaseFirePA
A coalition of more than 140 organizations, faith leaders, health professionals, educators, local elected officials, violence prevention practitioners and others from across Pennsylvania have signed and delivered a joint letter urging the state legislature to prioritize a $101.5 million investment in evidence-based community violence intervention (CVI) programs in the 2025–26 budget. The letter, led by […]| CeaseFirePA
Democratic members of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives sent a letter to their chamber’s leadership calling for a $101.5 million investment in violence prevention initiatives.| CeaseFirePA
The federal Department of Justice made sweeping cuts to gun violence prevention programs last week. While the breadth and impact of the cuts is not yet fully apparent, Pennsylvania organizations have been informed they will no longer receive funds.| CeaseFirePA
1 in 4 rural Pennsylvanians say they’ve been personally affected by firearm suicide, but very few believe it’s a widespread issue in their communities.| CeaseFirePA
(Harrisburg, Pa.) — CeaseFirePA held its annual End Gun Violence Advocacy Day in the Pennsylvania State Capitol, bringing together survivors, faith leaders, doctors, nurses, parents and activists from every corner of the commonwealth to demand action on gun violence prevention. Hundreds gathered on the front steps of the Main Capitol building to make the case that this […]| CeaseFirePA
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
Take a Stand Against Gun Violence| CeaseFirePA
