Join Us On April 20th At Eilers Park!
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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
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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.
Releasing Our Interim Advocacy Toolkit!
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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
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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
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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…
Help Us To Honor Stolen Lives During Amplify
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We want to end gun violence and tragedy in Texas — and we need your help! Amplify Austin is a giving day event in Central Texas, and this year it’s on March 6-7. Read more…
White House Launches Safe Gun Storage Initiative
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We’re thrilled to share that the White House has taken a monumental step towards promoting safe gun storage nationwide with the launch of new executive actions.
Join Us For Our Webinar: Beyond the Bench: SCOTUS and Gun Violence Prevention
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This year, Texas Gun Sense is launching a new webinar series, Education to End Gun Violence.
Our 2024 kickoff event is Beyond the Bench: SCOTUS and Gun Violence Prevention — A conversation about the role that the courts play in the GVP movement.
Texas Gun Sense responds to the DOJ’s Uvalde Response Report
Austin, TX —Today, the DOJ released a report detailing the systemic failures and lack of police response that resulted in the murder of 21 students and educators at Robb Elementary. These horrific details are compounded by the inexcusable absence of action during the 88th legislative session.
Our Impact Together in 2023
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As we enter 2024, we will continue to empower networks of advocates, expand youth advocacy, and promote measures to alleviate the disproportionate impact of gun tragedies.