Regional Wrap
A wrap-up of local gun violence prevention news and stories from across the U.S.
As there is a pause at the federal level for gun violence prevention, the most productive 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: Lasting Legacy Gala - Gun violence prevention
“After the recent death of a former high school student in Talladega, two mothers in Gadsden say they know the family’s pain, and they’re determined to end the violence.”
CONNECTICUT:
VIDEO: Bill Signing: Officials discuss gun violence prevention bill
“Gov. Ned Lamont signed a bill Friday banning the sale of certain Glock-style pistols.”
VIDEO: Gov. Lamont signs law banning handguns that can convert to automatic machine guns
“The law bans the sale and importation of certain types of firearms that have been manufactured in a way that enables them to be easily converted into automatic machine guns….”
FLORIDA:
VIDEO: Alachua County gun violence prevention task force recovers hundreds of firearms
“Since starting in January of 2024, deputies say they’ve recovered 408 firearms. Fifty-eight of those were in the past six months.”
‘Give our young people something better’: West Palm rallies against gun violence
“The event Saturday organized by Inner City Innovators saw more than 100 people turn out, donned in orange shirts — the color for gun violence awareness — at Coleman Park’s gymnasium, near the once-deadly Tamarind corridor.”
GEORGIA:
VIDEO: Mock funeral home display helps kids understand the consequences of gun violence
“The event’s main goal was to show kids the consequences that come along with gun violence.”
MARYLAND:
Baltimore Ravens Invest $1 Million in Gun Violence Prevention Initiatives
“‘Reducing gun violence is some of the most impactful work being done across our nation. It is life-saving work, and the progress here in Baltimore has been simply phenomenal,’ Ravens president Sashi Brown stated.”
Photo by Jimmy Cody; via Baltimore Ravens
MICHIGAN:
Flint community leaders launch comprehensive gun violence prevention initiative during Gun Violence Awareness Month
“The mayor emphasized that gun violence reduction is a year-round effort involving clergy, educators, business leaders, and residents….”
Spirit of Detroit statue dons orange to usher in Gun Violence Awareness Month
“Detroit Police First Assistant Chief Franklin Hayes praises the success of community violence intervention programs and other city initiatives, but says there’s still a long way to go to decrease gun violence.”
Photo by Bre’Anna Tinsley; via WDET
NEW YORK:
VIDEO: Senator Zellner announces first-ever state funding for Buffalo’s Office of Gun Violence Prevention
“The funding is intended to strengthen the city’s response to gun violence by supporting organizations and community leaders working on prevention, intervention, and victim support.”
OHIO:
VIDEO: How you can help prevent youth gun violence in Akron and beyond
“As kids continue to be exposed to gun violence in Akron and around the country, the director of Akron Children's Trauma Center said more education and preventative training are needed to keep children safe.”
VIDEO: Columbus vigil marks National Gun Violence Awareness Day as officials, survivors call for prevention
“Shak said the vigil is centered on community voices, including survivors and families affected by gun violence, along with updates on local and state prevention efforts.”
PENNSYLVANIA:
VIDEO: ‘We want to save lives’: Gun violence prevention advocates push for funding
VIRGINIA:
VIDEO: FEDUP “They Had Dreams” walk honors 80 Roanoke gun violence victims
“‘By bringing all these faces to life, we move away from statistics or gun violence victims because that puts a pretty name on it; these are all real people,’ said FEDUP Co-Founder Renea Taylor.”
VIDEO: Virginia judge shuts down universal gun background checks bill
“Virginia’s battle over gun violence prevention and gun control laws is as heated as it’s ever been now that the courts are hearing challenges to new laws passed by Democrats.”
WASHINGTON:
Pierce County has 1,500 biometric gun lockboxes to give out for free
“The funding will be used to purchase the 1,500 firearm lockboxes, as well as expand education on gun violence prevention and direct outreach to gun owners.”
