It has often, maybe even always, been women who lead the way on social change. Now we are grandmothers and still have a zest for activism.

Grandmothers Against Gun Violence is a grassroots organization committed to eliminating gun violence in all our communities.

The Latest

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  • GAGV 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Priority Bills for WA

    BILLS THAT PASSED:

    • SB 5444: Expands the locations where guns cannot be openly carried, now including the premises of libraries, zoos, aquariums, and transit facilities, sponsored by Sen. Valdez.

    • HB 1903: Requires the reporting of lost or stolen guns, an effort to aid the tracking of weapons into illegal pathways, sponsored by Rep. Berry.

    • HB 2021: Allows for the permanent destruction of weapons taken by the Washington State Patrol or in buy back programs, aiming to take unwanted or illegal weapons out of circulation, sponsored by Rep. Senn.

    • HB 2118: Establishes additional requirements for the business operations of licensed firearms dealers, sponsored by Rep. Walen.

    Tracking Sheet: GAGV 2024 Gun Violence Prevention Priority Bills for Washington

  • Upcoming Events

    APRIL SHOW UP:

    Sunday, Apri 14 at Oaktree Village pedestrian/bike overpass at 102nd and Aurora Ave N from 3-4 pm. Join us as we Show UP to be a visible reminder of the need for gun safety, to bring attention to the gun violence epidemic and to demand safe gun legislation.

  • Guns Are Not Toys. Toys Are Not Guns.

    We call on grandparents and parents everywhere to never buy or gift a toy gun to a child. Real-looking toy guns are not amusing nor harmless. There are too many troubling instances where these toys have been mistaken for real guns — with tragic consequences for children and families.

    Keep our children safe! Grandmothers care.

WHO ARE WE? >>>

  • Advocates for common sense gun laws;

  • Activists who attend public meetings, events, and rallies;

  • Educators invested in helping others learn the importance of gun safety and related issues;

  • Collaborators who reach out to build community with diverse partner organizations; we bring people together to explore challenging issues and find common ground to move toward a safer community for all.

WHAT DO WE SUPPORT? >>>

  • Common sense measures to reduce gun violence

  • Banning military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines

  • Background checks to purchase ammunition and licenses to sell ammunition

  • Public funding for gun violence research

  • Changing state law to allow the destruction of confiscated guns

WHAT CAN YOU DO? >>>

TAKING ACTION TO MAKE THE WORLD SAFER IS POSSIBLE. WHAT ACTION CAN YOU TAKE?

. . . to help those affected directly or indirectly by gun violence

. . . to get actively involved in working to reduce the problem

. . . to take meaningful steps to address the many issues related to gun ownership

WHAT HAVE WE DONE? >>>

WE HAVE COLLABORATED SUCCESSFULLY TO:

  • Require background checks on sales of firearms, including assault weapons

  • Require safe storage of firearms

  • Restrict the open carry of firearms

  • Pass police accountability measures

  • Ban untraceable “ghost guns”

    And more….