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Protect Illinois Communities @protect_il

Protect Illinois Communities supports efforts to pass much needed gun reform in Illinois that will make our communities safer.

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Here in Illinois, we take gun violence seriously — and we’ve proven that common-sense, research-backed solutions lead to a decrease in shooting deaths. From our work to #BanAssaultWeapons to the Peacekeeper Program, Illinois is leading the way. abc7chicago.com/post/governo…

Pritzker, Johnson say Peacekeeper Program helped reduce gun violence in Chicago

A new report found a 41% reduction of gun violence rates in Chicago and some Cook County suburbs.

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Legislators are taking action against deadly assault weapons, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introducing a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase them. This is a step in the right direction — it’s time for Congress to pass this bill. #EndGunViolence wnyt.com/top-stories/gillibr…

Gillibrand introduces bill to raise age to buy assault weapons

Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand introduced a bill Wednesday that would raise the age to buy military assault weapons from 18 to 21. The same age requirement already applies to purchasing handguns from...

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Last week marked seven years since the Parkland tragedy, a solemn reminder of the lives lost in this senseless act of violence. Enough is enough. It’s time to #BanAssaultWeapons nationwide and keep our children safe in our schools. usatoday.com/story/news/nati…

7 years after the Parkland school massacre, is America any safer from guns?

Defiant Parkland students spoke out after their tragedy. But now gun laws may be rolled back under President Trump. Will their legacy still matter?

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After a tragic mass shooting in Sweden, the government is tightening gun laws, including restricting assault rifles like the AR-15. Other nations know that common-sense gun laws save lives — it’s time for our country to #BanAssaultWeapons federally. reuters.com/world/europe/swe…

Sweden to tighten gun laws after mass shooting at school

Sweden's right-wing government said on Friday it would seek to tighten gun laws in the wake of the country's deadliest mass shooting at an adult education centre where the attacker appeared to have...

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With 6.5 million fewer firearms sold in 2024 than in 2020, communities are showing that they want to keep weapons off our streets. We must keep pushing for policies that reduce gun violence and protect lives. thetrace.org/2025/01/gun-sal…

Gun Sales Are Plummeting. Here’s Why

A Trace analysis found that Americans purchased 6.5 million fewer guns last year than in 2020, when demand for firearms reached record levels.

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A federal appeals court just struck down a law preventing teens from buying handguns, a move that puts more guns in the hands of minors and fuels the cycle of violence. We need stronger gun laws — not weaker ones. #EndGunViolence nytimes.com/2025/01/30/us/ap…

Appeals Court Strikes Down Federal Ban on Handgun Sales to Teenagers (Published 2025)

The ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit applied the Supreme Court’s “historical tradition” test.

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Gun violence prevention advocates have made progress over the last four years that will help them combat right wing extremist beliefs about firearms in the next administration. The fight to #BanAssaultWeapons will only get stronger over the next 4 years. theguardian.com/us-news/2025…

‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term

With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions

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Illinois has taken another crucial step in the fight to #EndGunViolence by passing Karina’s Law, which removes firearms from domestic violence situations. It’s time for laws like this to be implemented nationwide. abc7chicago.com/post/illinoi…

Illinois lawmakers advance 'Karina's bill' to remove guns from domestic violence situations

The bill clarifies that local law enforcement must temporarily remove guns from a person who has an order of protection against them when the alleged victim successfully seeks firearm removal as a...

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The data continues to show that states with lax gun laws see increased instances of violence, including road rage incidents. Let’s bring #EndGunViolence nationwide and save lives. huffpost.com/entry/state-law…

Road Rage Shootings Have Doubled — And This Might Explain Why

Angry drivers shot someone in traffic at least once every 18 hours in 2023.

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The numbers are clear. At both the federal and state level, taking common-sense action to regulate the use of untraceable firearms leads to fewer of these weapons on our streets. We have the tools to address our gun violence epidemic — we must take action. thetrace.org/2024/11/ghost-g…

The Ghost Gun Surge Is Abating. This Is How It Happened.

Ghost guns went from being relatively rare to ubiquitous in a short time span. Regulating them appears to be fueling a reversal.

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Polling shows that Americans support effective, sensible gun legislation in our country. We need Congress to listen to our voices and #BanAssaultWeapons to keep our citizens safe. news.gallup.com/poll/653489/…

Majorities Still Back Stricter Gun Laws, Assault Weapons Ban

While 56% of Americans favor stricter gun laws in general and 52% back an assault weapons ban, a near-record-low 20% support banning handguns.

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The trends are clear across the nation: common-sense gun violence prevention measures lead to safer communities. It’s essential that we continue advocating for these policies to #EndGunVIolence shepherdexpress.com/news/com…

Wisconsin Reports Nearly 17% Decline in Gun Violence Homicides in 2024

A new report from the Center for American Progress reveals a 16.6% decline in the first eight months of the year compared to the same period in 2023.

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While gun safety advocates saw a loss at the federal level, cities like Memphis showed us that legislation to #BanAssaultWeapons has the support of residents in red and blue states alike. It’s time to take this legislation to Congress! wreg.com/news/memphians-cast…

Memphis voters say yes to 3 gun control measures

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — A controversial set of proposed gun control measures got a strong show of support from Memphis voters. Between 80% and 84% of Memphis voters said yes to the three referendum questi…

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Under another Trump administration, we’ll see the unraveling of common-sense, popular gun violence prevention regulations. This will only lead to more senseless tragedies in our communities. #EndGunViolence huffpost.com/entry/trump-win…

What A Trump Win Means For Guns

The election deals a major blow to the movement to reform gun laws.

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According to a study from Northwestern Medicine, the 1994 assault weapons ban could have prevented nearly 40 mass shootings if it had stayed in place. We have the proof: Getting these guns off our streets keeps our communities safer. #EndGunViolence news.northwestern.edu/storie…

Federal Assault Weapons Ban could have prevented 38 mass shootings since 2005

“Banning assault weapons prevents mass shootings from occurring”

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If we don’t take action on a national level, gun violence will only continue to increase. It’s time for Congress to #BanAssaultWeapons and help states stop these tragedies. wpr.org/news/wisconsin-firea…

Wisconsin firearm deaths are rising every year, new report says

Firearm deaths have risen consistently in Wisconsin every year since at least 2018, according to a new report. The latest available data, from 2022, shows a record high.

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The Supreme Court is on track to uphold a lifesaving regulation banning ghost guns. It’s time for them to make the right decision and keep these deadly, untraceable weapons off our streets. cnn.com/2024/10/08/politics/…

Supreme Court signals it may uphold Biden’s regulations on ‘ghost gun’ kits | CNN Politics

The Supreme Court on Tuesday signaled a willingness to uphold a Biden administration regulation on “ghost guns,” mail-order kits that allow people to build untraceable weapons at home and that are...

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The evidence is clear: Fewer gun laws lead to increased danger in our communities. It’s time to implement popular, common-sense regulations to prevent tragedies. #EndGunViolence msmagazine.com/2024/10/11/gu…

Gun Violence Is Higher in Republican-Led States. We Need Red Flag Laws Across the U.S.

Gun Violence Is Higher in Republican-Led Sates. We Need Red Flag Laws Across the U.S. to Protect Americans from School Shootings

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Allowing concealed carry on public transit is a dangerous policy that will only increase the probability of violence. We need fewer guns in our transit systems — not more. #EndGunViolence fox32chicago.com/news/illino…

Illinois judge allows concealed carry on CTA, Metra for some license holders

A federal judge in Rockford has ruled that Illinois’ ban on carrying firearms on public transportation is unconstitutional.

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There are simple, common-sense solutions that could end our nation’s gun violence problem. Instead, we make excuses, find other causes and are expected to look out for potential threats at every turn. It doesn’t have to be like this. #BanAssaultWeapons chicagotribune.com/2024/10/0…

Donna Vickroy: Without tougher gun control laws, we — and our children — get to live in fear of the...

Until we adopt gun laws that protect people not weapons, we can expect our children — and ourselves — to live in fear of the next mass shooting.

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