Happy Juneteenth! And remember that ASK Day is this Sunday.

ASK Day is this Sunday, June 21.

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Maybe OK could use safe storage laws like CO's? Stolen guns are 9x more likely to be used in a crime.

At least 1 dead and 11 hurt in a mass shooting in Midland, TX. CNN found states with large-capacity magazine bans have a 63% lower rate of mass shootings. https://ow.ly/icrz50Zbjff

Interested in learning more about Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs)? The Colorado Department of Law has free online ERPO training for educators, family, and community members. Click here for more info (bottom of page): https://coloradoceasefire.org/learn/erpo-2/

Every Gun. Every Time.

Riveting piece in yesterday's NYT about the June 2021 Arvada police shootong and the myth of the 'good guy with a gun.' "Of the nearly 600 active shooter incidents since 2000... only 15 were halted by ordinary people shooting the attacker. " https://ow.ly/G8yP50Z9Gpj

This Gun Violence Prevention Month, treat yourself to a new gun safe, trigger lock, or lockable case. Your kids, neighbors, and community will thank you.

The gun lobby loves to say that more kids 'drown in buckets' than are killed by guns. It's a lie. June is Gun Violence Prevention Month.

June is Gun Violence Awareness Month. Come join Colorado Ceasefire on Thursday, June 18 to learn ways to care for yourself and others, and how you can get involved in the movement. See you there! Register: https://tinyurl.com/bdecascu

June is Gun Violence Prevention Month. Remember, gun violence prevention starts with keeping guns securely stored...

Join Ceasefire at the Bringing the Peace Walk Friday! We'll start at 8720 E Colfax Ave (Street Frat) at 4 pm. See you there!

June is Gun Violence Prevention Month. And despite what you may have heard, preventing gun violence is exremely popular...

Get involved—join us for Ceasefire Connects June 18! Register below. https://tinyurl.com/bdecascu

June is Gun Violence Prevention Month! Hopefully that's something we all can agree on...

Come join us at the Bringing the Peace [to end gun violence] peace walk on Friday, June 5 from 4:00-6:00pm.! We will meet at 8720 E Ave (Street Frat) at 4:00pm and walk to 9131 E Colfax (GRASP | REACH Clinic) where we will have an event with peace, free food, and fun! https://ow.ly/ZI6s50Z5YSA

Colorado Ceasefire Statement on Trump DOJ Lawsuits As you probably already know, the U.S. Department of Justice this month filed two lawsuits in Colorado—one against the City of Denver and one against the State. https://ow.ly/92Cw50Z2ZuE

Between 2021-2013, a 'good guy with a gun' stopped an active shooter 15 times. In the same period, people were 'shot' by dogs 21 times. *GVPedia Scottsbluff police respond to gunfire at convenience store after dog accidentally shoots person with a shotgun https://ow.ly/IUIt50Z3B8M

More than 1,000 people died in murder-suicides in America in 2025. 92% of the killers were male, 87 percent of the killers used a gun, and 65% involved an intimate partner, according to a Violence Policy Center (VPC) study. https://ow.ly/GKIe50Z2Znp

Record-Tying Year at the CO Statehouse The 2026 Colorado Legislature adjourned last week. Eight bills were passed this year, tying last year’s record, and three have already been signed into law by Gov. Jared Polis. https://ow.ly/KVHY50Z2Zk2

ATF Reinstates ‘Gun Show Loophole,’ Rolls Back Other Rules Just another day in Donald Trump's 'Guns Everywhere' America. https://ow.ly/jIjK50YXORt

THANK YOU to everyone who came out for our Chipotle fundraiser last night! And thank you to the 2760 S Blvd Chipotle as well! We raised some $, had some great conversations, and enjoyed some great food. We'll do it again, so stay tuned... #endgunviolence #burritos

Check out CO Ceasefire's interview with Devin Hughes, author of ‘The Myths We Carry: An Advocate’s Guide to the Gun Debate.’ Hughes is a national leader in gun violence prevention research and an always-pesky fly in the gun lobby's misinformation ointment. https://ow.ly/WLfO50YXONi

Trump DOJ Lawsuit Frenzy Continues, This Time Over High-Capacity Mags For the second time in two days, the Trump Administration filed suit against a decades-old gun violence prevention law in our state. https://ow.ly/BP8J50YXOGJ

Now more than ever, Democracy can't be a spectator sport! Don't miss your chance to ask this year's Democratic candidates for Governor what they intend to do about Gun Violence. Saturday, May 30, 11:45 AM - 1 PM East High School Register Here: https://ow.ly/CSZ450YXNUO

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Ceasefire needs your help! Eat a burrito Wednesday night and fight gun violence! This Wednesday, May 13, 4-8 pm Chipotle, 2760 S. Colorado Blvd. Mention our fundraiser in person or order online and use code BGVDR72 #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids #Burritos

Remember yiou can always check the latest status of CO gun bills on our Firearms Bills Status page! https://ow.ly/A1J550YOLXl

Brady Memo Highlights Crime Drop Brady recently issued a memo detailing the links between gun laws and the current nationwide drop in violent crimes. The statistics are compelling. https://ow.ly/5MSV50YOLIs

From The Trace: GOP-led states are outlawing the orders meant to quickly—and temporarily—take guns from people at imminent risk of hurting themselves or others. Advocates say the trend could undermine a tool widely credited with preventing suicides. https://ow.ly/Ouv850YOLtt

The tragedy in Shreveport, LA reminds us of the value of Extreme Risk Protection Orders, which temporarily restrict firearm access for an individual who presents a high risk of harm to self or others. Louisiana lawmakers have consistently rejected ERPO law bills. 77% of Americans support such bills.

Has gun violence touched your life? One personal story can be worth a hundred statistics when it comes to spreading the gun violence prevention message. Please let us know if you have a story you'd like to share: http://bit.ly/41MfAVs

Colorado Ceasefire began as a response to the shootings at Columbine High School on April 20, 1999. Our work toward a future free from gun violence continues in memory of the lives taken that day.

Eight children were killed in a domestic violence shooting spree yesterday in Shreveport, LA. Louisana has the U.S.'s 6th-highest rate of gun deaths, and some of the U.S.'s weakest gun regulation, including no universal background check, waiting period, or ERPO laws.

With a couple of new laws signed already, it's shaping up to be another strong year for #GunViolencePrevention in the CO Legislature! You can check the status of any bill, any time on Colorado Ceasefire's 2026 Bill Status page! https://coloradoceasefire.org/2026/02/19/2026-co-firearms-bills/

Eat a burrito and fight gun violence! May 13. #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids #Burritos

Ceasefire at the Capitol: Eileen McCarron testified today in support of HB26-1126, new requirements for gun dealers. Executive Director Laney Sheffel also testified today, in favor of HB26-1265, requiring local police to share information with federal authorities. #EndGunViolence

Gov. Jared Polis has signed a bill requiring social media companies to respond to search warrants promptly. It was proposed in response to difficulties obtaining information from social media companies after the Evergreen shooting. https://ow.ly/RYNl50YEA2q

Historic Win: VA Legislature Sends Gun Safety Bundle to Governor In a major win for gun violence prevention advocates, a slate of more than 20 bills has landed on the desk of Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger. https://ow.ly/TpJJ50YxclC #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids

WYO Governor Vetoes Controversial Gun Law Change Have even our neighbors to the North found some sort of limit to their Gun Lobby kowtowing? https://coloradoceasefire.org/2026/03/18/wyo-governor-vetoes-controversial-gun-law-change/ #EndGunViolence #ProtectOurKids

Colorado Ceasefire visited Gateway High School in Aurora March 19 to spread the message about gun violence prevention. Thanks to all who attended!

Trump DOJ Still Giving Guns Back to Felons Without making much noise about it, the Trump Administration is continuing to give gun rights back to convicted felons—including, most recently, an indicted ‘fake elector.’ https://ow.ly/O1Ga50YxciG #endgunviolence #protectourkids

Stay in the loop! Join us March 26. https://ow.ly/4u7n50Ys7eN

An antidote to Gun Lobby misinformation: Check out the new book from GVPedia founder Devin Hughes. The Myths We Carry: An Advocate's Guide to the Gun Debate distills the key facts advocates, policymakers, journalists, and concerned citizens should know. https://a.co/d/0bgYEZol

Sunday, the Netflix documentary “All the Empty Rooms” won the 2026 Academy Award for Best Documentary Short Film. The film reflects on gun violence in the US by showing the preserved bedrooms of four children killed in school shootings. Congratulations!