Regional Wrap
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
Given the Trump administration’s rollback of recent gun violence prevention advances, the most productive GVP action has moved to the local level. Every other week we bring you the Regional Wrap to get you caught up on gun violence prevention news that might be happening right in your town.
ALABAMA:
VIDEO: Mobile organization plasters ‘It is worth it’ across billboard, bringing awareness to gun violence
“Men United Against Violence is the organization behind the billboard. Founder John Young said the organization hopes the words will force those driving and walking by to think about decisions before making them.”
VIDEO: Selma survivors train for statewide gun violence rally honoring legacy of Mark Myles
“The meeting is part of a growing effort called Survivors Speak Alabama, a rally and vigil planned for later this month at the Alabama State Capitol.”
ARIZONA:
VIDEO: Tucson’s gun violence prevention efforts show promising results
“Tucson Police Assistant Chief Diana Duffy highlighted a partnership between Banner UMC and Goodwill of Southern Arizona, which began in 2024.This collaboration now provides bedside support to victims of gunshot and stab wounds.”
FLORIDA:
“Bikes Up, Guns Down” founder honored with anti-gun violence rally after his murder
“Dwight Wells’ community has been seeking justice after he was killed four months ago, and every month since they have done a rally to plea for justice.”
GEORGIA:
Fueled by Apalachee HS shooting trial, Georgia students push for ban on gun ‘switches’
“As jury selection got underway in the Apalachee High School shooting murder trial for Colin Gray on Monday, gun safety advocates rallied for tougher laws at the Georgia Capitol.”
Supporters of “Moms Demand Action” gather at the Georgia State Capitol to advocate for gun safety legislation on February 9, 2026. (via FOX 5 Atlanta)
VIDEO: Gun violence now top concern for Georgia parents, poll shows
“Emory’s Stephen Patrick breaks down a new poll showing gun violence outranks education as parents’ top worry and discusses safety and prevention.”
Poll shows gun violence now Georgia parents’ top concern as advocates push safety efforts
“Hundreds of members of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action gathered inside and outside the Capitol, meeting with lawmakers and urging support for proposals including safe firearm storage measures and a ban on handgun conversion devices known as ‘switches.’”
ILLINOIS:
Gun Violence Down On West Side, But Prevention Groups Say Success Is Threatened By Trump Cuts
“The root of our work is to prevent violence, so being able to work with and have the resources to help at-risk youth become self-sufficient plays a key [role] in driving down violence….”
Chicago Police officers respond to a fatal shooting in the 2400 block of West 23rd Street in Little Village on Jan. 20, 2026. Credit: Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago.
What to know about Illinois gun rights around federal immigration agents
“The fatal shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis is raising questions about the rights and risks of bringing a firearm to a protest or a potential interaction with federal immigration officers.”
KENTUCKY:
VIDEO: After daughter’s shooting death, mom’s GLOW project lights up basketball court
“Heather Mammen founded the nonprofit Go Light Our World Project, known as GLOW, to honor her late daughter Elaina Mammen, who was shot and killed in 2022. The organization sponsors the tournament to help bring people together and combat gun violence.”
I survived a school shooting. A new bill makes more likely.
“Kentucky ranks 37th in the nation for its gun laws and has the 11th highest rate of gun violence.”
MICHIGAN:
New Michigan Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Report Shows a Path Forward — Advocates Applaud Governor Whitmer’s Leadership and Call for Action on Proven Policy Solutions
“The MGVPTF report lays out priority actions that would have a direct and measurable impact on reducing gun violence in Michigan.”
MISSOURI:
VIDEO: Columbia Office of Violence Prevention takes next steps to analyze gun violence data
“The Office of Violence Prevention is making progress toward changing Columbia’s approach to gun violence prevention. The goal is to create a holistic approach with the help of data from The National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform Partnership Initiative.”
NEW JERSEY:
NJIT Engineering Researchers Study Effect of State Gun Removal Law
“Following a long period of diminishing gun violence in New Jersey’s urban areas, researchers from New Jersey Institute of Technology are now applying engineering methods to the data, as they evaluate the effectiveness of red flags laws that can temporarily prevent dangerous people from possessing weapons.”
NEW YORK:
Harlem kids question NYC’s top cop Jessica Tisch over Zohran Mamdani, gun violence
“In 2025, 14% of shooting victims and 18% of shooters were youths, the highest seen since the city started tracking data in 2018, officials said last month.”
Some of the children asked their questions into the microphone while others whispered into the commissioner’s ear. Michael Nagle for NY Post.
PENNSYLVANIA:
Why is this $500K gun-violence initiative unknown in Harrisburg, but thriving in York?
“The strategy — Group Violence Intervention (GVI) — has seen success in cities across the country by targeting the handful of gang or “group” members responsible for the majority of a city’s gun violence, providing them resources to break away from the cycle of crime and poverty.”
WASHINGTON:
Gun violence dropped sharply in King County in 2025, new report shows
“Overall shots fired incidents and shooting victim numbers have steadily decreased over the past few years. The report states that 2025 marked the lowest number of shooting victims since pre pandemic years, and shots fired incidents approached pre pandemic levels.”
