Making North Carolina safe from gun violence through the education of the public about preventing gun violence, the enforcement of current gun laws, and the enactment of needed new laws

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  Becky, NC Against Gun Violence Action Fund · [email protected]
March 20, 2023 at 3:30 PM

Help us protect the Pistol Purchase Permitting System!

Help stop the repeal of our Pistol Purchase Permitting system by donating today! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NC Against Gun Violence Action Fund · [email protected]
February 22, 2023 at 9:13 PM

We need your help!

Help stop the repeal of our Pistol Purchase Permitting system by donating today! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
February 15, 2023 at 3:16 PM

URGENT! Dangerous gun bills are being fast tracked. Tell NC Senate & House to vote NO!

Briefly, this is urgent. Bills to repeal NC's life-saving Pistol Purchase Permit (PPP) system and to allow guns in religious places of worship with schools on their property were fast tracked today at the NC General Assembly. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
February 10, 2023 at 1:02 AM

Tell NC lawmakers: Vote NO on 2 dangerous gun bills.

It has been a dangerous week for NC children. Yet, NC lawmakers have chosen this moment of crisis to bring two dangerous bills up for a committee hearing on Tuesday February 14th. Tell your lawmaker to vote NO on HB 50, Pistol Purchase Permit Repeal; and HB 49, Protect Religious Meeting Places. ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
November 17, 2022 at 10:30 PM

Now the work for safer communities starts

 You held the line; now the real work starts ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
November 1, 2022 at 9:00 PM

We can’t let gun violence win this election

One week to Election Day! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
October 14, 2022 at 4:00 PM

Our hearts are with Raleigh today

Our hearts are with the city of Raleigh today, especially the family and friends of the five people who lost their lives yesterday, including a 16-year-old; for the two people who were injured; and for the community that was traumatized and forever changed last night. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
October 11, 2022 at 8:00 PM

Gun violence prevention is on the ballot

Election day is 4 weeks away! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
September 13, 2022 at 9:00 PM

TAKE ACTION: Support Community Violence Intervention Programs

Tell Senators Tillis & Burr to fund CVI programs NOW! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
July 13, 2022 at 6:00 PM

VICTORY on House Bill 49

We did this TOGETHER ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌  ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
July 6, 2022 at 3:00 PM

TAKE ACTION: Governor Cooper MUST Veto!

Help stop House Bill 49 from becoming law ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 4:50 PM

You helped make this happen!

John, Our Senators heard you loud and clear. Your calls, texts, emails, and overwhelming support helped push forward the bipartisan bill that will help prevent gun violence and fund mental health services. Your support also allowed us to be on the ground buildin…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
June 24, 2022 at 12:17 AM

Sad news

  John, We are deeply saddened at today’s news of the passing of Lisa Price. It was Lisa who co-founded North Carolinians Against Gun Violence (NCGV) in 1993, after a jogger was shot and killed in Chapel Hill. Lisa was a fierce advoc…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 23, 2022 at 9:47 PM

FWD: This is HUGE!

URGENT - Call North Carolina Senator Richard Burr: Vote YES on the proposed common-sense gun safety bill! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 22, 2022 at 9:02 PM

This is HUGE!

Call North Carolina Senator Richard Burr: Vote YES on the proposed common-sense gun safety bill! ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 16, 2022 at 7:39 PM

North Carolina’s role in this historic moment, and yours

Write our North Carolina Senators now to pass important legislation ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 8, 2022 at 8:58 PM

A chance to make a change this Saturday

Together, we can turn the tide. March for Our Lives at Halifax Mall in Raleigh on Saturday, June 11th at 10 AM ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
June 2, 2022 at 2:01 PM

How many more will it take?

How many more lives lost to gun violence will it take to make a change? ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
May 28, 2022 at 4:00 PM

We must take action now!

Protect North Carolinians against gun violence ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 28, 2021 at 10:46 AM

It’s not too late to help prevent gun violence in NC!

We can’t wait to invest more in this work—the safety of our communities depends on it. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Wesley, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
December 16, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Together, we can prevent gun violence

What can we do to prevent the next tragedy? One concrete thing we can do is make sure that our gun laws in North Carolina stay in place. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 6, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Register for NCGV Annual Meeting - Dec. 13th 7-8pm

  John, This is a friendly reminder about North Carolinians Against Gun Violence’s Annual Meeting that will take place on Monday, December 13th from 7-8pm. You need to register to get your Zoom link for the meeting. Here is the link …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 30, 2021 at 11:00 AM

Today is the day to join us in preventing gun violence!

John,  The wait is finally over - #GivingTuesday is here with an opportunity to join us in preventing gun violence across NC with a gift today. Now more than ever we need your support. The recent shooting of three people, including one 10-year-old …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 18, 2021 at 7:30 PM

Great op-ed and good news!

  John, In case you missed it, NCGV board member Gerald Givens, Jr. had a powerful op-ed published in the Raleigh News and Observer and Charlotte Observer on Monday. It is a must read, and available below. Gerald shared his personal …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 16, 2021 at 10:23 AM

Make NC Safer with NCGV!

  John, Today marks the beginning of our fall campaign to make NC safer through common sense gun laws and programs. You should have received a letter last week outlining our 2021 impacts. You may also have seen the op-ed by NCGV Boar…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 1, 2021 at 4:04 PM

GCC Grants Available for CVI programs; NCGV Annual Meeting Monday Dec. 13

We are pleased to announce that the Governor’s Crime Commission (GCC) has picked Community Violence Intervention (CVI) as a priority to receive grant funding. ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
September 10, 2021 at 5:01 PM

Exciting new contract position!

  John, We have great news! North Carolinians Against Gun Violence is teaming up with Community Justice Action Fund to contract with an organizer in NC to work to get local sources of funding for new and existing violence interv…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
September 8, 2021 at 4:00 PM

Support Our Campaign to Save NC’s Handgun Licensing System

  John, In case you missed it, great news last week: Gov. Cooper vetoed HB 398, which would  repeal our Pistol Purchase Permitting system! This is a huge victory for public safety in our state.  NCGV Acton Fund is working hard to en…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
August 18, 2021 at 4:29 PM

*URGENT - 4pm Vote on Repeal of Background Checks on ALL Handgun Sales*

  URGENT UPDATE: HB 398, the repeal of the Pistol Purchase Permitting system, will be voted on today at 4pm! Take action now to stop this bill in the Senate. More information is below.    John, On May 5th, the North Carolina House…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
July 8, 2021 at 1:41 PM

EVENT Thursday, July 15 @ Noon - Funding for Community Violence Intervention Programs

  John, The Governor's Task Force for Racial Equity in Criminal Justice and the N.C. Association of County Commissioners are hosting three information sessions in July about American Rescue Plan (ARP) funding opportunities addressing …
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
June 24, 2021 at 9:04 AM

Let’s work to end gun violence together

  John, At North Carolinians Against Gun Violence, we share your heartbreak over every firearm related death. Gun violence has long been a public health crisis, and the pandemic has only worsened the situation. 2020 was the most viole…
  Becky, NCGV Action · [email protected]
June 21, 2021 at 9:00 AM

URGENT! Support Gov. Cooper's veto on SB 43!

  John, Governor Cooper vetoed NC Senate Bill 43! NEXT STEP: making sure NC lawmakers support his veto. SB 43 (1) makes it legal to carry a weapon onto school property when that property is connected with a religious place of worshi…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 28, 2021 at 5:20 PM

TODAY - Save background checks on ALL handguns!

  HB 398, the repeal of NC's pistol purchase permitting system, was passed in the Rules committee today. Now it heads to the floor. We need as many people calling their own representatives to stop this bill. We have an easy way to make …
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 25, 2021 at 6:01 PM

Today's newspaper - Save background checks on ALL handgun sales!

  We appreciate that the News and Observer ran my op-ed today educating the public about the dangers of HB 398, the bill that would repeal our Pistol Purchase Permitting system. "If North Carolinians wake up five or 10 years from now …
  Becky and Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 21, 2021 at 8:54 PM

Take Action - We need to keep background checks on handguns!

  John, Urgent! Gun extremists in the NC General Assembly are trying to fast track the repeal of NC’s life-saving Pistol Purchase Permit (PPP) system. Repeal would put us in danger. Please contact your NC Representative now to stop Ho…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 20, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Promoting the Safe Storage of Firearms

  John, Good news! The Firearm Safe Storage Awareness Initiative bill (H.B.427) was recently introduced in the NC House. This bill would launch a statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative to educate the public about the impo…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
April 9, 2021 at 6:30 PM

Building on Gun Violence Prevention Momentum

  John, You may know that President Biden has taken executive action to address the gun violence epidemic in America. This is unprecedented leadership. He is taking on requiring background checks and serial numbers on ghost guns, prod…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
March 27, 2021 at 2:00 PM

This movement needs activists. This movement needs you.

    John, We've had 7 mass shootings in just 7 days in our country.[1] Five mass shootings in NC this year alone.[2] We don’t have to live like this. There is work you can do right now in North Car…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
March 16, 2021 at 11:30 PM

We Need Your Help!

  John, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Action Fund strongly opposes the Second Amendment Protection Act (H.B.134), passed on Thursday, March 11 by the NC House because it would legalize carrying concealed firearms at religious…
  Becky & Sara, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
February 24, 2021 at 11:57 PM

URGENT! Contact Your State Senator to Protect School Children from Guns

    John, The NC Senate is fast-tracking a bill allowing guns at religious places of worship with associated schools. The bill, S.B. 43,1 just passed the Rules committee and is now headed to the Senate floor for consideration TOMORR…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
February 22, 2021 at 8:06 PM

Take Action by Wed. - EMS Personnel Should Not be Armed!

    John, Did you know that some NC General Assembly members want to let EMS personnel carry concealed weapons while on duty with law enforcement? Unbelievable. A bill to do just that is set to be considered in the House Judiciary…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
February 2, 2021 at 10:00 AM

Lawmakers are back in Raleigh. Check out NCGV's 2021 policy priorities!

John, The NC General Assembly’s 2021 session has begun! NCGV will be closely monitoring all firearms-related bills and let you know when we need to act. Our 2021 legislative agenda is below. These policies are evidence-based, and have had bipartis…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
January 18, 2021 at 3:52 PM

Stand up Against Extremism and Guns in NC!

    Say No to Extremism and Guns! According to an internal FBI bulletin, starting last week and running through at least Inauguration Day, armed protests are being planned at all 50 state…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 29, 2020 at 10:52 AM

Last Call to Support NCGV in 2020!

  John, As 2020 draws to a close, we are grateful to every one of you for helping North Carolinians Against Gun Violence’s work to make our state safer. Our work would be impossible without you. As our 2020 fundraising campaign ends, c…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 23, 2020 at 10:12 AM

2020 - A Year in Review for North Carolinians Against Gun Violence

  John, This year North Carolinians Against Gun Violence has been working hard all year at the local, state and national levels to prevent gun violence. We have had many successes that were made possible by our supporters …
  Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
December 16, 2020 at 10:13 AM

The data are in. Now we need to act.

  John, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence today released a study from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention data finding that every day nearly 4 North Carolinians lose their life to firearm violence. The study foun…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
December 9, 2020 at 10:00 AM

We can't do it without you, John.

Make sure your gift is counted in 2020! Donations are matched DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR. Give now!   Before the year ends, leave your mark What's needed: $18,000 "I have personally benef…
  Becky, NCGV · [email protected]
November 30, 2020 at 11:31 AM

Registration for NCGV’s Annual Meeting - Dec 8th from 7-8pm

  John, We hope that you had a good Thanksgiving. This is a friendly reminder about North Carolinians Against Gun Violence’s Annual Meeting that will take place on Tuesday, December 8th from 7-8pm. You need to register to get yo…
  Becky and Sara, NCGV · [email protected]
November 4, 2020 at 1:44 AM

Join NCGV in Pledging to Protect NC Votes!

        John, In a working democracy, every vote counts, and every vote submitted correctly and on time must be counted. It’s up to all of us to ensure that North Carolin…
  Becky, NCGV Action Fund · [email protected]
October 31, 2020 at 10:42 AM

NC Voters: Let’s Elect a Lt. Gov. Who Supports Gun Violence Prevention!

    IIf you haven't voted yet, you need to read Sara's email below about Yvonne Lewis Holley for Lt. Governor and check out and share this Facebook ad. This race is very close and could determine whether we can get positive pieces of …