Twelve.That’s how old Tamir Rice was when he was shot and killed by a police officer in 2014. It's heartbreaking to think about the life he should have had and the milestones he should have reached.

A 4-year-old boy is recovering from serious injuries after unintentionally shooting himself with an unsecured gun. When guns aren’t stored securely, tragedy can strike. It’s up to us to keep our kids safe. https://bit.ly/3XFwItL

Shoutout to Governor @tinakotek.bsky.social for signing a bill to stop DIY machine guns into law! None of this would have been possible with the tireless advocacy of Oregon @momsdemand.bsky.social and @studentsdemand.bsky.social volunteers!

“We are heartbroken by the tragic loss of Girlalala. Her death is a cruel reminder that trans and gender-expansive people, especially Black trans women, face a disproportionate impact of violence. ” - @ferrellzabala.bsky.social

On #TransgenderDayofRemembrance, we honor the memory of those who have had their lives stolen in cruel acts of bigotry and violence. Trans rights are human rights and we re-commit today to protecting every person’s ability to live openly with safety and dignity.

Transgender and gender-expansive people are 2.5 times more likely to be victims of violence than cisgender people, and nearly three in four homicides of transgender people are committed with a gun. Why? Because of weak gun safety laws, combined with hate.

Shoutout to Arlington, Virginia @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers for collecting food for a local pantry during their monthly meeting!

Shoutout to @momsdemand.bsky.social Arkansas volunteer leaders who shared survivor stories at the Meadow Marker show in Little Rock!

It was on this day three years ago when a gunman, armed with an assault weapon and high-capacity magazines and fueled by hate, opened fire inside Club Q—an LGBTQ+ nightclub in Colorado Springs, CO—killing five people and wounding 17 others. 🧵

We pause to honor and remember the lives tragically lost at Club Q. Our hearts are with the families, friends, and our entire LGBTQ community who continue to feel this loss. We reaffirm our commitment to stand against hate and work for a Colorado where everyone can live safely and with dignity.

“Gun violence prevention is not just good policy, it’s good politics. And Virginians made their voices loud and clear. We hope that the bills that Governor Youngkin has vetoed over the past few years do get signed into law.” - Mike Fox, a Virginia @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer bit.ly/3X5ugMU

Our movement remains committed to honoring Girlalala's life with action by continuing to fight for a world where LGBTQ+ communities don’t just survive, but thrive.

VICTORY! Thanks to the tireless efforts of our volunteers, survivors, and community partners, Oregon has taken a huge step forward by closing the machine gun loophole. Today, Governor Tina Kotek signed this legislation into law! @tinakotek.bsky.social

My faith is a reminder of the promise to each other, ourselves, our children, our neighbors, and to every future generation to try to leave this world better than we found it. That’s what guides me.

Imagine this: You’re out running errands and you have no clue who’s armed. That’s what House Republicans are pushing for with the Concealed Carry Mandate. We can’t let that happen. Learn more about this dangerous legislation and how you can fight to stop it: https://bit.ly/4o3oG8W

Check out @everytown.bsky.social's latest blog, where I chatted with my friend, Fernando Rejón, about the impact of funding cuts to Community Violence Intervention (CVI) programs on the @urbanpeaceinst.bsky.social's ability to carry out their life-saving work. https://bit.ly/4oC8WL4

Congratulations to our new cohort of Young Changemakers! I can’t wait to see the work y’all do in your community! ❤️

Shoutout to the North Dakota @momsdemand.bsky.social chapter for welcoming their third local group in the state this weekend! Keep up the great work, y’all! 💪🏾

Political violence has become all too common because people who are motivated by conspiracy theories, violent rhetoric, and hate live in a country that makes it easy for them to have guns and build arsenals.

The reality is: People use guns to kill people. If more guns everywhere made us safer, America would be the safest country on earth—but it’s not. This holiday season, be ready to debunk misinformation and disinformation about gun violence with facts. https://bit.ly/GunMyths

Elajia Whitley had her whole life ahead of her. But because guns make domestic violence more deadly, she is now one of over 70 women whose lives are stolen every month. Elajia should still be here. My heart breaks for Elajia’s family as they navigate a world without her. https://bit.ly/4qVPMkN

Big news from PA! Governor Shapiro just signed the state budget, and it includes $62.15 million for community violence intervention programs—a 10% increase over last year. This is the second year in a row that Pennsylvania has boosted state investment in community-based solutions that save lives.

Our kids deserve to grow up without the fear of gun violence. https://cbsn.ws/3WT6L9U

It’s been three years since a student armed with a Glock pistol and a high-capacity magazine opened fire inside a bus full of University of Virginia students returning from a class trip. In minutes, three students were shot and killed and two others were wounded.

Shoutout to Montana @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteer leads for hosting their retreat in Helena over the weekend. Nothing like good weather and planning for 2026.

A Concealed Carry Mandate would force each state to allow people from other states to carry hidden, loaded guns in public—even in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them. We can’t let that happen. Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your lawmakers to oppose this legislation. https://bit.ly/4ozfOsz

“If lawmakers were serious about protecting students, they’d pass laws that hold adults accountable, such as secure storage—not put the burden on kids to keep themselves safe.” - Meg Beauregard, policy counsel fellow at @everytown.bsky.social https://bit.ly/47xXZEm

There’s a lot of misinformation and disinformation out there about our country’s gun violence crisis. The reality is: The US has a gun homicide rate 26x that of peer nations. That’s no coincidence—it’s the result of lax gun laws. This holiday season, be ready to push back with the facts. ⬇️

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.

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

We have many gun owners and folks in our movement that know what it means to be a responsible gun owner, and want policies that protect our communities across the commonwealth. https://bit.ly/3JpZ8ok

Shoutout to Johnson County, Kansas @besmartforkids.bsky.social volunteers for tabling at the JamBOOree. There’s nothing scary about keeping our kids safe. 🐝

Here’s what I know: When a child is more likely to die from gun violence than from any other cause in America, none of us should be okay with that. Our movement needs you. Text READY to 644-33 to join the fight for the safety of ALL our communities.

“She accidentally went to the wrong house, but he shouldn’t have taken her life.” - Rudy Ríos Pérez, the brother of María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez https://nbcnews.to/47sJP7s

Shoutout to Winfield, Kansas @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers for hosting a supply drive for the Sumner and Cowley County Family Crisis Center! With so many rural families and communities struggling right now, it’s great to see our @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers step up for their communities.

House Republicans are trying to ram through a dangerous Concealed Carry Mandate that could jeopardize our safety by letting more people carry loaded, concealed guns in public. We can’t let that happen. Text GUT to 644-33 and tell your representative we won’t stand for it.

If someone’s too young to buy a beer, they shouldn’t be allowed to carry a hidden, loaded gun in public. But right now, House Republicans are pushing for a bill that would override state gun laws—making it easier for people under 21 to carry concealed guns in states that wouldn’t otherwise let them.

Shoutout to Orange County @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers who joined a protest outside Representative Kim’s office and gathered nearly 30 letters asking her to oppose a federal Concealed Carry Mandate!

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.

TRAGIC: María Florinda Ríos Pérez de Velásquez—a 32-year-old mother of four who immigrated to the U.S. from Guatemala—was senselessly shot and killed after showing up for work at the wrong home in Whitestown, Indiana. She should still be here.

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 opened fire at the Borderline Bar and Grill in Thousand Oaks, California, killing 12 people and wounding one other.

We’re so grateful for @pelosi.house.gov's lifetime commitment to public service, her dedication to gun violence prevention, and support for @momsdemand.bsky.social. She will truly be missed. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/06/u...

From knocking on doors to winning seats, @momsdemand.bsky.social volunteers are leading the fight to protect Virginia families! 💪🏾

Y’all, we did it! We elected @abigailspanberger.com and @mikiesherrill.bsky.social as governors of Virginia and New Jersey, alongside hundreds of Gun Sense Candidates across the country.

Eight years ago today, a gunman armed with an AR-15-style rifle and two pistols opened fire at First Baptist Church in Sutherland Springs, Texas, killing 25 people. This shooting remains the deadliest mass shooting in 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. 🧵

New Jersey voters just elected a governor who’s always put the safety of our families first. Governor-elect @mikiesherrill.bsky.social has proven she’s not afraid to stand up to the gun lobby, and we’re excited to work with her to make New Jersey’s gun safety laws even stronger.

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.

@abigailspanberger.com’s victory proves what we’ve long known—gun safety is a winning issue. As a former Moms Demand Action volunteer, she knows what it takes to keep Virginia families safe. We couldn’t be prouder to see a leader from our movement bring that commitment to the governor’s mansion.