As a veteran, Temple Hiatt knows firsthand the power and responsibility that come with handling firearms. That’s why she’s turned her experience into action—educating others about the importance of gun safety and advocating for public safety measures that save lives. #VeteransDay

When lawmakers refuse to take action on gun violence, we run for office and take their jobs. Voters chose former Virginia Moms volunteer Abigail Spanberger as their next governor, and 13 of our Virginia volunteers were elected to the Virginia House—constituting 20% of the historic House majority.

The facts don’t lie: A concealed carry mandate WOULD make our communities less safe by allowing people with dangerous histories to carry concealed guns in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them. Text GUT to 644-33 to tell your members of Congress to oppose a federal concealed carry mandate.

We will continue his legacy in our work to center those most impacted by violence. Learn more about the work to which he dedicated his life: buildprogram.org

I’m saddened to learn of the passing of Dr. Aquil Basheer, the founder of The Build Program, a community violence prevention and intervention partner of @momsdemand.bsky.social.

OUTRAGEOUS: An argument about how many eggs chickens lay escalated into violence at a Florida bar when an intoxicated man retrieved a handgun and fired shots at three people.

Seven years ago today, a gunman armed with a Glock pistol opened fire on patrons at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 people and wounding another. One of the fatal shooting victims, Telemachus Orfanos, survived the Route 91 Las Vegas shooting the previous year.

True leadership means standing up for what’s right—even when the path forward isn’t easy. Speaker Pelosi has shown that courage time and again, taking on the gun lobby and helping pass the first major federal gun safety law in a generation. @pelosi.house.gov

VICTORY IN MAINE! Mainers just passed a strong Red Flag law, giving families and law enforcement a powerful tool to help prevent gun violence in the state! The life-saving law will enable loved ones or law enforcement to temporarily restrict access to firearms for individuals in crisis.

It was a HUGE night for our volunteers in Virginia! Not only did Virginians elect the first woman and Moms Demand Action volunteer — Abigail Spanberger — to the governor’s office, 13 of our volunteers were elected to the state assembly! 🧵 #DemandASeat

Eight years ago today, a gunman armed with a Ruger AR-15 rifle, a Ruger pistol, and a Glock pistol opened fire at the First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas. Twenty-five people were killed and 20 more were wounded, making it the deadliest mass shooting in modern Texas history.

SUPREME VICTORY IN PA! Pennsylvanians have re-elected Supreme Court Justices Christine Donohue, Kevin Dougherty, and David Wecht — reaffirming their support for fair, independent courts that stand up to the gun lobby’s dangerous agenda. 🧵

BIG WIN FOR GUN SAFETY! Voters are sending gun sense champion Mikie Sherrill to the governor’s office! 🧵@mikiesherrill.bsky.social #NJPolitics

VICTORY: Virginia voters elected gun sense champion Ghazala Hashmi as Lieutenant Governor of Virginia! As a former educator and state senator, @senatorhashmi.bsky.social has the experience it takes to help keep Virginians safe.

Moms Demand Action is marking a historic win tonight as Virginia Moms Demand Action volunteer @abigailspanberger.com has been elected Governor of Virginia! 🧵

VOLUNTEER VICTORIES! #ElectionNight results are coming in, and our volunteers are winning races up and down the ballot in states across the country! Follow along on our @momsdemand Threads account for all of our amazing volunteer victories! #DemandASeat

If you’re in line when polls close, stay in line. If you make a mistake on your ballot, request a new one. If the machines are down at your polling place, request a paper ballot. If you have any problems, you can call or text the Election Protection Hotline for support.

Today, 11/4, is the FINAL DAY to cast your vote for Gun Sense Candidates who are committed to ending gun violence! If the polls close while you’re still in line, stay in line—you have the right to vote! Find your polling location and hours: gunsensevoter.org/polling-place

This #ElectionDay, we have the chance to choose leaders who will act to end gun violence and protect our communities—not the interests of the gun lobby. If you want change, vote like our lives depend on it — because they do. Find your polling place and go vote: etwn.us/4qLHRXu

We have the power to elect Gun Sense Candidates who will fight for stronger laws, safer communities, and a future free from the devastating impact of gun violence. Every vote matters—especially when lives are on the line. Find your polling place now and vote on 11/4: gunsensevoter.org/polling-place

It’s been more than two months since the mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, and still no action. How much longer must Minnesotans wait? @governorwalz.mn.gov, you have the power to call a special session to ban assault weapons and take executive action to protect Minnesotans.

In the months, weeks, and days leading up to this election, we’ve been out in our communities knocking on doors, making calls, writing postcards, and doing everything we can to elect Gun Sense Candidates who will take action to keep our families safe.

Voting is critical to making a future free from gun violence our reality. Every single race in this election—from your local school board to the Governor’s seat—can make a difference. Here’s how leaders at every level can take action on gun safety:

Abusers should never have access to guns. But right now, House Republicans are pushing for a dangerous, gun lobby-backed bill that would override state gun laws—making it easier for people like abusive dating partners to carry a concealed gun in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them.

If we want to build on our progress to end gun violence, sitting out this election is not an option. For the safety of our kids, our families, and our communities, be sure to vote by November 4 for Gun Sense Candidates who are committed to ending this preventable crisis. Find Gun Sense Candidates ⬇️

This Día de los Muertos, survivors with Moms Demand Action San Antonio came together at MuertosFest to build a beautiful altar — an ofrenda filled with photos, candles, and memories of loved ones taken by gun violence in the city. 🧵

Today is the final day of #DVAM, but domestic violence is a crisis that must be addressed year round. If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, the National DV Hotline provides 24/7 confidential assistance. To speak with an advocate, text START to 88788. Find more resources ⬇️

@momsdemand.bsky.social got to see @abigailspanberger.com in Newport News during her bus tour today! We're so excited excited that she'll be our first alum elected governor in America 🙌

@momsdemand.bsky.social joined so many gun sense candidates at tonight's Leesburg Halloween Parade! @abigailspanberger.com @senatorhashmi.bsky.social @repsuhas.bsky.social

As a Virginia Moms Demand Action leader, Shantell Rock knows firsthand what former Moms volunteer Abigail Spanberger brings to the table. Unlike her gun extremist opponent, Abigail will put public safety first and champion common-sense gun safety laws that will save lives. @abigailspanberger.com

👻 The scariest thing this Halloween? Sitting out this election. Find Gun Sense Candidates who will put the safety of our communities first, not the interests of the ghoulish gun lobby: gunsensevoter.org. And be sure to vote by November 4!

House Republicans are conspiring to pass this dangerous gun lobby-backed bill while the government is shut down—all while tens of millions of Americans are on the verge of losing access to SNAP.

“Having teachers and schools more routinely educate about Red Flag laws will not only make the public more aware of their options, but it can also help make these important tools seem less intimidating to people who are in crisis.” - Abbey Clements, co-founder of @teachersunify.bsky.social

🗳️ Election Day is almost here! Having a plan makes it easier to follow through and ensures your voice is heard. ✅ Check your polling place ✅ Confirm when you’ll go vote ✅ Find your Gun Sense Candidates Text PLAN to 644-33 to make a plan to vote! It takes less than two minutes!

This bill would override state gun safety laws and make it easier for people to carry hidden, loaded guns in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them.

California Moms Demand Action and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers fought tirelessly to pass legislation that would take on deadly DIY machine guns in their state—and Governor Gavin Newsom answered their call by signing AB 1127 into law! @governor.ca.gov

Don’t let anyone silence your voice. Stand firm and make your vote count!

It's not too late to sign up for our All Supporters Call, tonight at 8pm ET! RSVP here: bit.ly/ASC_10_27_BS

On this day seven years ago, 11 people were killed and six others were wounded when a gunman armed with an AR-15, high-capacity magazines, and three Glock pistols opened fire at the Tree of Life synagogue in Pittsburgh, PA. It was the deadliest attack on a Jewish community in our nation’s history.

After Republicans refused to hold a special session to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines in the wake of the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School, @governorwalz.mn.gov has turned to Minnesotans to rally support.

Today marks the deadliest mass shooting in Maine’s history when, in 2023, a gunman armed with a Ruger AR-10 rifle and high-capacity magazines opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar and grill in Lewiston, ME. Eighteen people were killed and 13 others were wounded.

Every door knocked, every call made, every conversation with a voter can make the difference between electing lawmakers who take action on gun violence and those who do nothing.

Students at Harvard University were forced to shelter in place today after reports of gunfire near the school’s main campus in Cambridge, Massachusetts. We don’t have to live like this. Our kids deserve to go to college without the threat of gun violence.

VIRGINIA: Today is the LAST DAY to register to vote before the November 4 election. Text REGISTER to 644-33 to register to vote for the first time or to confirm your voter registration!

On this day three years ago, a former student armed with an AR-15, high-capacity magazines, and hundreds of rounds of ammunition opened fire at Central Visual and Performing Arts High School in St. Louis, Missouri, killing a 15-year-old student and a teacher. Seven other people were wounded.

On this day 11 years ago, a student invited other students to lunch at Marysville Pilchuck High School in Marysville, Washington. When they arrived, he opened fire, killing four of them and wounding one other.

"My service is not your cosplay." Gun companies are using taxpayer-funded military contracts to sell military-style assault weapons to civilians—and veterans are not here for it. See more ads just like these: https://smokinggun.org/report/turning-our-streets-into-war-zones/

🚨 ACTION ALERT! House Republicans are so focused on prioritizing the gun lobby’s bottom line that they are advancing a dangerous concealed carry mandate even while the government is shut down.

An important read this Domestic Violence Awareness Month: “Guns amplify the inherent power and control dynamics characteristic of abusive intimate relationships, whether as lethal weapons to injure and kill or as a tool to inflict emotional abuse without ever firing a bullet.”