May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate and honor the contributions of the AAPI community to American society. Since COVID-19, however, hate crimes against members of the AAPI community have risen and according to a report by the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, hate crimes targeting Asian Americans rose by nearly 150% in 2020, with women being disproportionately targeted. These crimes have been fueled by xenophobic and racist rhetoric surrounding the pandemic, as well as long-standing stereotypes and prejudices.  The AAPI Victory A ..read more

  Created using the Donation Thermometer plugin https://wordpress.org/plugins/donation-thermometer/.$10,000Raised $1,280 towards the $10,000 target.$1,280Raised $1,280 towards the $10,000 target.13% DONATE BEFORE MIDNIGHT It’s officially GiveBIG here in Washington and we’re on a mission to exceed our past fundraising records! This year has been a whirlwind of ups and downs, but the one thing that has been constant is the collective effort to reduce preventable gun violence within our communities. This session ended on one of the highest notes in history when it comes to passing comprehen ..read more

In addition to HB 1240, the Gov. signed HB 1143 to establish a 10-day waiting period and mandated safety training for all firearm purchases and SB 5078 which establishes a pathway for firearm industry members to be held accountable for irresponsible practices.  OLYMPIA, WA – This morning, Governor Jay Inslee signed three major gun violence prevention bills into law: HB 1240, HB 1143, and SB 5078. Of the three, HB 1240 bans the sale of assault weapons in the state of Washington. This signing goes into effect today and makes us the 10th state in the nation to take this historic and lifesavi ..read more

Washington’s 2023 legislative session is officially over and it was miraculous! This session was the first total return to in-person work since the 2020 pandemic and we brought our boldest agenda yet. EIGHT vital gun violence prevention and community safety bills passed. Here’s a breakdown of our legislative victories: HB 1240: RESTRICT ACCESS TO ASSAULT WEAPONS Semi-automatic assault weapons have been used in the deadliest mass shootings in the last 10 years. This bill ensures that Washington became the 10th state to ban the sale of these military-grade firearms across all of our communities ..read more

Gun violence is a growing epidemic here in the United States. It affects individuals from all walks of life. We are living in a time when we don’t know if our grocery stores, places of worship, schools, movie theaters, concerts, and banks are safe. However, the LGBTQIA+ community faces a unique set of challenges, often being disproportionately targeted and victimized.  We value the many lawmakers who continue to propose and pass gun violence prevention bills, but it is more crucial than ever to understand and address the particular ways these measures impact the LGBTQIA+ community.  ..read more

Alliance for Gun Responsibility celebrates this lifesaving action, years in the making OLYMPIA, WA – Today, the Washington State Legislature made history by passing HB 1240, becoming the 10th state to prohibit the sale of assault weapons. This victory comes years in the making.  HB 1240 was approved 27-21. Additionally, on Friday, April 7th, the State Legislature passed HB 1143 which mandates a 10-day waiting period and safety training for all firearm purchases. Both of these bills, prime sponsors of which are Rep. Peterson and Rep. Berry, will now head to Governor Inslee’s desk. “This wi ..read more

Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. As we at the Alliance for Gun Responsibility celebrate the accomplishments and joy of trans people, we also must highlight the need to create a safer and more inclusive world for both trans and non-binary individuals. While trans people are more visible than ever before, the whole of America is experiencing sweeping harmful legislation and rhetoric attacking trans individuals, access, and freedom. According to the ACLU, over 400 bills looking to restrict LGBTQ rights have been introduced throughout the United States. States like Tennessee ..read more

Alliance for Gun Responsibility applauds this vital progress to address growing gun violence threats  OLYMPIA, WA – This week, the Washington House of Representatives passed two vital gun violence prevention bills off the House floor, HB 1240 to prohibit the sale of assault rifles and HB 1143 to mandate a 10-day waiting period and safety training for all firearm purchases. HB 1240 was approved 55-42 and HB 1143 was approved 52-44. Last week, the Senate advanced another priority policy, SB 5078, which enables survivors of gun violence to seek justice against irresponsible members of the gu ..read more

Since 1987, every March has welcomed Women’s History Month as a time of celebration, solidarity, and awareness. This year our dedication to women’s rights is more crucial than ever. We cannot separate conversations surrounding gun violence from intimate partner violence. 1 in 4 women experiences severe intimate partner violence at some point in their life.         And when a gun is added to a domestic violence situation, the risk of homicide increases by 500%. Every month, an average of 70 women are fatally shot by an intimate partner. While federal law prohibits domestic ..read more

Carmen was the kind of daughter a mom can’t help but be proud of. She was brilliant, caring, beautiful, funny, and musically talented. She dreamt of going to prom, going to college, becoming a medical researcher, and having a family of her own.  But Carmen never got to realize her dreams. She was shot four times as she tried to hide in her AP Psychology class at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School. She was just 16 years old.  That was five years ago today. Five years ago, on Valentine’s Day 2018, a former student, armed with an assault weapon and more than 300 rounds of ammunition ..read more