Join Us On May 1st For Our Webinar – Texas Youth Uniting for Gun Safety
Please join our upcoming webinar, “Texas Youth Uniting for Gun Safety: Advocacy and Safe Storage Strategies,” where we’ll delve into empowering strategies for young advocates in our community.
TGS Calendar of Events
Join us for these upcoming events!
ATF Finalizes Rule To Expand Background Checks
Today, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) finalized a rule requiring a large number of unlicensed gun dealers to become licensed and, in turn, conduct background checks on buyers.
Action For Allen
Almost a year has passed since the mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas. Eight people were murdered, and at least seven more were injured. This can’t be acceptable.
Join Us On April 20th At Eilers Park!
Please join us for our first annual Advocate Spring Picnic! On Saturday, April 20, we’ll gather to make signs to advocate for better laws and connect about our work for a safer future.
Join Us For Our Webinar – Voices of Responsibility: A Panel with Texas Gun Owners
This year, Texas Gun Sense is launching a new webinar series, Education to End Gun Violence.
Our April 2024 event is Voices of Responsibility: A Panel with Texas Gun Owners. Hear from Texas gun owners discussing their views on safe storage, background checks and gun violence prevention.
The Public Health Approach to Gun Violence Prevention
Gun violence has a cruel and destructive impact on the daily life of Texans. firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, and provisional data tells us that 543 Texas youth were killed in 2022.
Releasing Our Interim Advocacy Toolkit!
As we gear up for the upcoming legislative session, we’re excited to equip you with the tools you need to advocate effectively for gun violence prevention in Texas.
The Tragic Shooting at Lakewood Church
This past Sunday, a woman brought her seven year old child and an AR-15 to Lakewood Church in Houston, a congregation attended by 45,000 people each week. The woman opened fire in the church. She was killed, and her child was critically wounded. Read more…
February Newsletter: Honoring Black History Month
As we step into February, we celebrate Black History Month and the immeasurable contributions of Black advocates in the movement to end gun violence. Read more…