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The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence today announced reorganization as a separate 501(c)4 to ramp up support for common-sense reforms to reduce gun violence in the Sunshine State. [Read more…] about Gun Violence Prevention Advocates Aim To Hold Lawmakers Accountable
The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence released the following statement in support of legislation proposed by Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried earlier this week, which seeks to improve the safety standards for Florida’s concealed weapons licensing program. [Read more…] about Coalition issues statement in support of Commissioner Fried’s proposals to enhance the State’s concealed weapons licensing program
In response to Gov. Ron DeSantis signing SB 7030 into law thereby allowing school boards to allow teachers to carry guns in the classroom, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence released the following statement: [Read more…] about SB 7030 signed into law despite pleas of students, parents, teachers
On Wednesday the Florida Legislature passed SB 7030, which contains a provision that would allow public school teachers to carry firearms in schools. [Read more…] about Legislature passes SB 7030 despite pleas of students, parents, teachers
In partnership with the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and March For Our Lives, students from across Florida arrived at the state Capitol to voice their opposition to Senate Bill 7030 and House Bill 7093 on Wednesday. [Read more…] about While students ‘Rally in Tally’ to oppose arming teachers, House stalls
The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence and the League of Women Voters of Florida will begin producing a series of videos this week to fight a proposed bill by the state Senate that seeks to allow the arming of school teachers and staff. [Read more…] about Coalition Announces Series of Videos on Dangers of Arming Teachers
Today we reflect on the one year mark of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School massacre, where a gunman equipped with a military-style assault rifle, high capacity magazines, and other weapons took the lives of 17 individuals and injured another 17. The Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence issued this statement in connection with the one year mark: [Read more…] about Coalition Statement Marking One Year Since the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Shooting
On the eve of the 6th year anniversary of the Sandy Hook massacre, where a gunman equipped with a military-style assault rifle and other weapons took the lives of 20 first grade children and six educational professionals, the Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission (MSD Safety Commission) released its school safety recommendations calling for the arming of teachers. In response to the MSD Safety Commission Report, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence issued this statement: [Read more…] about Coalition Responds in Opposition to Marjory Stoneman Douglas Safety Commission Vote to Arm Teachers
In the aftermath of last night’s mass shooting at the Borderline Bar & Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, which left at least twelve people dead including a deputy sheriff, and many more people injured, the Florida Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following statement: [Read more…] about Coalition Responds to Mass Shooting at California Night Club
