Read up on more Board Members! Kyle Kennedy Kerr, a board member since 2015. Oedipus, a founding board member. Jerry Belair, a founding board member. ​Don't forget your tickets to celebrate with our fabulous board members, plus  Rosanne Cash, Attorney Gene…

WOW, last week I sent the email below and I'm speechless from the outpouring of support to my fundraising challenge. Thank you to all who stepped up for #SHV25 challenge!  I'm also very pleased to announce that an anonymous supporter and friend has joined …

News Highlights: Gun violence fears sparks workplace safety reviews. Listen to David Hemenway on podcast: Who Can Solve America's Gun Problem? Stand your ground laws does more harm than good. Appeals court rejects challenge to Florida…

Dear John, It’s hard to believe that it’s been 25 years since Michael Kennedy and I co-founded Stop Handgun Violence. Sadly, my close friend Michael isn’t here to celebrate what we started, but I can say with absolute certainly that what we’v…

News Highlights: The White House administration won't support universal background checks. 145 CEO's call on the Senate to vote on gun reform bills. Mass shooters exploit known gaps in the U.S. background check system. Bank of America…

News Highlights: States with lower gun ownership and stronger gun laws have the lowest suicide rates. Research shows restrictions on assault weapons and high capacity magazines help prevent mass shooting fatalities. Understandin…

From "No Nukes" to "ENOUGH", there's no doubt John Rosenthal has passion and compassion to do what's right. Read more about John and join him to celebrate 25 years of Stop Handgun Violence!   On our calendar: Sep 11 (Wed) Stop Handgun V…

Come out to our first Volunteer Meet Up in Arlington next week! Learn about what we do and how you can join the movement to end gun violence. Please RSVP, thanks!   News Highlights: Shooter in Odessa bought ass…

This Wednesday, Stop Handgun Violence will testify to support various gun reform bills such as closing a private sale loophole that still exists in Massachusetts. Come out to support us at the MA State House committee hearing - more details below.   …

Will the Politics of Gun Control Shift This Time? John Rosenthal, gun owner and co-founder of Stop Handgun Violence, discusses background checks and more in a lively debate with Jim Braude at WGBH. Watch …

Meet Gail, our newest Board Member and an activist for gun violence prevention for over 3 years. She's taking action with us and you can, too! Read more about Gail and join her with our community partners at some upcoming events listed below. What can you…

The first weekend in August was the deadliest 72 hours in over two years. Tell Congress Enough is Enough. We need to act now to prevent future tragedies, including banning assault weapons and high capacity magazines, requiring background checks for all gun…

Dear John, I've been struggling to find the right words to say about this weekend's mass shootings in El Paso, TX and Dayton, OH. As the details continue to emerge, they are simultaneously unimaginable and completely predictable. Once again domestic terrorists w…

Anne has been on the SHV board since 2015. In her own words: Why did you choose to serve on the Stop Handgun Violence Board? It’s so disturbing that the number of deaths due to gun violence continues to rise daily. I felt compelled to use my design talent to bring…

Last month, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and members approved $50 million for gun violence research. Now it's time for the Senate to do the same. Join us tomorrow on Thursday, July 25th to push Majority Leader Mitch McConnell and the Senate to fund gun violence preven…

John, With you at our side we know we can win! That you for signing up for our newsletter to stay informed about gun violence prevention in Massachusetts and across the nation.  Take the next step and share your support on your social media…