[ [link removed] ]November gun safety newsletter 📰
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Capitol.

The government shutdown is finally over—and now, we're hearing that one of
the very first things House Republicans want to do after the holidays is
push a gun-lobby-backed Concealed Carry Mandate that would override state
protections.

If it passes, this would force each state to allow people from other
states—including domestic abusers, violent offenders, and people with no
safety training—to carry hidden, loaded guns in public, even in states
that wouldn't otherwise let them. [ [link removed] ]Your lawmakers need to hear from you
on this issue–tell them to vote NO on this dangerous bill.

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Action" next to images of Moms Demand Action signs in the air.

Moms Demand Action had a historic election night in Virginia, with Abigail
Spanberger making history as the first Moms Demand Action volunteer
elected governor! Plus, all 13 volunteer candidates won their seats in the
House of Delegates—meaning Moms volunteers will make up 20% of the
Democratic Caucus and drive major progress on gun safety!

We also saw voters embrace gun safety leadership nationwide, with New
Jersey electing Mikie Sherrill governor—a proven champion for preventing
gun violence—and Pennsylvania voters choosing to retain Justices Christine
Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht, reaffirming their commitment to
safety, accountability, and a future free from gun violence.

Want to join our work before Election Day 2026? [ [link removed] ]Sign up today to get
involved!

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Big news: There are officially 1000 Students Demand Action groups across
the country, wow! 🎉 Loy Norrix High School in Michigan became
our 1000th group joining thousands of other young student activists
committed to ending gun violence.

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Are you ready to be a part of our movement? You won't be alone. [ [link removed] ]Join
our next Welcome Call to hear and learn from other Students Demand Action
leaders on how you can start taking action, like starting a group at your
school.

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Some states are now requiring schools to teach kids as young as five what
to do if they find a gun—a lesson critics say is putting the burden of
safety on children instead of adults. Arkansas, Tennessee, and Utah are
rolling out games, videos, and classroom exercises to teach kids to "stop,
don't touch, leave quickly, and tell an adult."

But Meg Beauregard of Everytown for Gun Safety warns, "Using the school
day to teach kids about guns won't stop adults from leaving their firearms
unsecured…If lawmakers were serious about protecting students, they'd pass
laws that hold adults accountable, such as secure storage—not put the
burden on kids to keep themselves safe."

[ [link removed] ]Read the full AP article to see how these lessons are being
implemented, and why experts say it's not enough.

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Our new report, Disarming Fear: Debunking Myths of Defensive Gun Use,
shatters the idea that guns keep families safe. Federal data shows
defensive gun use is extremely rare—fewer than 1% of all personal and
property crimes—and often makes situations more dangerous, while guns in
the home put children and women at serious risk.

This report separates fear from fact, showing that the guns people buy to
protect themselves can actually do more harm than good. [ [link removed] ]Read the full
report to see the data behind the myths and learn how to keep your family
safe.

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confetti-covered image of volunteers celebrating.

In a major victory for gun safety, Oregon Governor Tina Kotek signed a new
law banning rapid-fire devices like bump stocks and Glock switches,
keeping machine-gun-style firepower off Oregon streets. Thanks to the
efforts of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action volunteers, this
law also empowers local governments to prohibit firearms in municipal
buildings, protecting civic spaces where Oregonians should feel safe.

"Machine gun conversion devices like Glock switches have no place in our
state—or anywhere," said Alexa Hasman, volunteer with Moms Demand Action
and member of the Everytown Survivor Network. "By signing this bill,
Governor Kotek has helped close a dangerous loophole and made Oregon safer
for families like mine." [ [link removed] ]More information about gun violence in Oregon
and other states is available with our Everystat tool.

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