New York’s New ERPO/ “Red Flag” Law Takes Effect August 24
New York’s new Extreme Risk (“Red Flag”) Protection Order bill takes effect on August 24, 2019. The law establishes a court process for removing firearms from individuals who pose a serious threat to themselves or... Read More
NYAGV Announces Statewide Education Program on New ERPO/Red Flag Law
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence will be launching a campaign to educate New Yorkers about the state’s new Extreme Risk Protection Order (ERPO) Law (also known as the “Red Flag” Law). The new law–which goes into... Read More
NYAGV Ed Fund to Expand School-Based Education Program With New Grant
The New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Education Fund will be expanding its ReACTION Youth Program–an innovative school-based gun violence prevention program–thanks to a grant from The New York Community Trust and funding from the New... Read More
2018 Annual Benefit: Supporting GVP Leaders of Tomorrow
Reserve your tickets and sponsorship today and help support the next generation of gun-violence-prevention leaders! Read More
NYAGV Members Meeting Discusses Legislation, Education Initiatives
Thanks to NYAGV members who attended Tuesday’s NYAGV Members Meeting in Manhattan. Attendees heard from: Rebecca Fischer, NYAGV Executive Director, who gave an update on gun-violence-prevention legislation, and urged members to take action on pending legislation. (See below.) Shaina Harrison, Program Director... Read More
How Have Your Members of Congress Voted on Gun Bills?
Come election time, let’s use our votes to defeat representatives who have refused to support strong, sensible gun laws. NPR has just posted a useful tool in its post, “How Have Your Members Of Congress Voted... Read More
NYAGV Awards Youth Program Scholars
The NYAGV Education Fund recently awarded $500 scholarships to four students in its ReACTION Youth Education Program to reduce gun violence. The students, all seniors going on to college in the fall, were awarded for their outstanding leadership and participation as well... Read More
Kelly Report Looks to Solutions on Gun Violence
Congresswoman Robin Kelly, a Democrat from Illinois, has issued a report on gun violence that she hopes will spur Congressional action on the issue. Citing the horrifying state of gun violence in the U.S. (see below), Kelly calls for... Read More
