May 15, 2024 Please join us for our upcoming web event, Turning Tragedy into Action: Stories of Hope and Resilience. This webinar will center the experiences and stories of gun violence survivors who have been impacted by tragedy and are fighting for change.  Texas Gun Sense honors the courage of survivors. We bring these stories into focus to remember the lives stolen by gun violence as we work together to build safer communities across Texas.  Please join this meaningful discussion; click here to register Content warning: The event will include discussions of viole ..read more

Celebrating More Than 11 Years With Texas Gun Sense May 2, 2024 Texas Gun Sense recently celebrated 11 years of advocacy preventing gun violence in Texas. Our anniversary was marked by reflection on the milestones we’ve achieved, the challenges we’ve overcome, and the progress we’ve made towards a future free from gun violence. We advanced critical gun safety measures, brought advocates together, and stood with survivors. We will continue to be unrelenting in preventing senseless acts of gun violence. Formed in response to the mass shootings at Virginia Tech and Sandy Hook, we grew from a ..read more

Introducing Our Safe Storage Toolkit! April 24, 2024 I am thrilled to announce the release of our Safe Gun Storage Toolkit, designed to empower advocates to promote responsible gun ownership, prevent unauthorized access to firearms, and ultimately save lives.  Texas Gun Sense is committed to providing life-saving information and tools like these to help individuals promote secure firearm storage practices in their homes and become advocates in their communities. HOW TO TAKE ACTION Share the Toolkit: Spread the word about our Safe Storage Toolkit with your networks, fri ..read more

Advocacy Toolkit Resources SAFE STORAGE TOOLKIT Texas has a long history of responsible gun ownership, and a critical piece of that is ensuring that all firearms are stored securely. Safely storing firearms reduces theft and prevents tragedies including unintentional shootings, shootings. Safe storage saves lives. Dig into our toolkit to equip yourself with the knowledge you need to be a strong safe gun storage advocate — and help us build a safer Texas. YOUTH ADVOCACY TOOLKIT We are excited to announce the launch of our Youth Advocacy Toolkit! It is designed to provide y ..read more

Take a Stand: Responsible Gun Owners Unite Against Gun Violence We recently hosted a thought-provoking discussion featuring responsible Texas  gun owners who shared their perspectives on gun violence prevention. If you haven’t seen it yet, we invite you to watch the recording. Our speakers discussed the need for safe storage practices and the role of responsible gun ownership in promoting public safety. As panelist and veteran Steve Kling asserted, “Gun owners need to recognize that their voice has been co-opted by a for profit organization. The NRA does not speak for them.” We ..read more

Join Us On May 1, 2024 April 17, 2024 We’re thrilled to invite you to our upcoming webinar, “Texas Youth Uniting for Gun Safety: Advocacy and Safe Storage Strategies,” where we’ll delve into empowering strategies for young advocates in our community. Please join us for an engaging discussion. Texas Youth Uniting For Gun Safety Webinar When: Wednesday May 1st, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM Where: Zoom Webinar (link sent with your registration) REgister This webinar aims to equip young advocates with the tools, resources, and knowledge needed to make a difference in the fight aga ..read more

Action For Allen April 9, 2024 This is a beautiful time of year in Texas. The sense of possibility abounds — graduation, summer adventures, plans for the future.  Spring in Texas is also marked by unbelievable tragedy.  Almost a year has passed since the mass shooting at a mall in Allen, Texas. Eight people were murdered, and at least seven more were injured. Allen Strong logo worn by FC Dallas starters for team photo, May 10, 2023 (Courtesy FC Dallas) People out enjoying a spring Saturday – shopping with their families, going to work, even just driving in the parking lo ..read more

Join Us On April 20, 2024 April 3, 2024 Please join us for our first annual Advocate Spring Picnic! On Saturday, April 20, we’ll gather to make signs to advocate for better laws and connect about our work for a safer future. Texas Gun Sense will show our appreciation for your support with tacos, coffee, and other refreshments.  We can not wait to see you! More details are below. Please RSVP to save your spot.  Laura Minnigerode Development Manager Details   TGS Advocate Spring Picnic Where: Eilers Park (Deep Eddy Neighborhood), 401 Deep Eddy Ave. (accessib ..read more

Join Us On April 2, 2024 March 19, 2024 Texas Gun Sense advocates for policies that will build a safer Texas, while respecting the rights of responsible gun owners. In this panel, we’ll hear the views of Texans who own guns. The panel is made up of parents, veterans, hunters and those who own guns for personal safety. The panelists will discuss views about safe storage, background checks and gun violence prevention.  Please join us for an engaging discussion.  When: Tuesday April 2, 6-7 PM Where: Zoom Webinar (link sent with your registration) This event will ..read more

The Public Health Approach to Gun Violence Prevention A Comprehensive Strategy for Safer Communities Introduction: Gun violence has a cruel and destructive impact on the daily life of Texans. Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, and provisional data tells us that 543 Texas youth were killed in 2022.  Gun violence is  a significant public health crisis in Texas and across the United States, with devastating consequences for communities. Public health experts advocate for a multifaceted response that addresses the root causes of ..read more