How we honor with action
Our hearts are shattered at the news of another school shooting, this time in Winder, Georgia. We refuse to accept this reality as normal. One thing is clear: no community is safe from gun violence in America. (photo: CBS News)
Take Action – Support the State Fair
The State Fair of Texas has made a crucial decision to prohibit fairgoers from carrying guns, for the safety and security of attendees. We need your help to send a clear message to state lawmakers that Texans support this choice. (photo: Elías Valverde Ii/The Dallas Morning News, via Associated Press)
Guns don’t belong at the State Fair
Last year, three people were shot and wounded at the State Fair of Texas. Organizers of the Fair took responsible action: they consulted with security partners and reviewed policies of similar events in Texas. As a result, they recently announced that guns would not be allowed into the fair.
Our Children Come First
By guest blogger, Lindsey Ramirez – I’m writing to you not only as an Austin school staff member but also as a parent who, like many of you, grapples with the very real fear of sending my child off to school each day.
We want to hear from you!
We know that understanding gun laws can be complex and sometimes confusing. That’s why we’re excited to announce the launch of our new series, A Guide to Texas Gun Laws. This series will break down the most important aspects of our state’s gun policies, laws that determine the safety of our communities.
We remember El Paso
Tomorrow marks five years since the tragic El Paso Walmart shooting, a day that we will remember forever.
On August 3, 2019, a gunman fueled by hatred and white supremacy took the lives of 23 innocent people and injured many others. This horrific act of violence devastated families and shattered communities. The El Paso tragedy showed us again how dangerous and destructive hate-fueled armed extremism can be.
Help prevent unintentional shootings in Texas
Texas leads the nation in the number of unintentional shootings. This is a tragedy. But we don’t have to live like this. Learn how to take action today.
Announcing our gun owners coalition!
We are excited to share the launch of our Texas Gun Owners Coalition and invite you to join if this is the group for you. Learn how to get involved.
Gun violence affects us all
This weekend, the entire country watched in horror as political violence erupted at a campaign rally. It is unacceptable that easy access to firearms has put our citizens in danger in the places where they deserve to feel safe. Photo by Scott Goldsmith for POLITICO
Let Me Tell You Something
I’m a gun violence prevention advocate, and as long as I’m on the planet, I am going to fight for a future without gun violence for all of us.
In April of 2022, I was hired as Texas Gun Sense’s Executive Director. I’d learned during a decade of advocacy that gun violence takes many forms — the mass shootings that hit national headlines (Texas has seen too many) and the daily violence that is so common that it receives little media attention.