Texas Gun Sense Celebrates Executive Orders at the White House
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Texas Gun Sense joined President Biden, Vice President Harris, and scores of gun violence prevention advocates from across the country for an event to celebrate what the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention has achieved since its creation one year ago.
Safe Storage Saves Lives
As part of our ongoing “Guide to Texas Gun Laws” series, we’re focusing today on a vital, life-saving tool: safe gun storage. Believe it or not, Texas law does not require firearms to be stored securely unless a child under 17 gains access to a loaded and readily dischargeable weapon. Learn more…
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)
Santa Fe: Justice Not Served
We are shocked and dismayed by the jury’s decision to find the shooter’s parents not liable for the devastating mass shooting at Santa Fe High School that stole the lives of 10 people and injured 13. This outcome highlights a disturbing gap in our state’s gun safety laws.
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.
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.