Protect Illinois Communities supports efforts to pass much needed gun reform in Illinois that will make our communities safer.

Joined November 2022
Here in Illinois, we take gun violence seriously — and we’ve proven that common-sense, research-backed solutions lead to a decrease in shooting deaths. From our work to #BanAssaultWeapons to the Peacekeeper Program, Illinois is leading the way. abc7chicago.com/post/governo…
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Legislators are taking action against deadly assault weapons, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introducing a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase them. This is a step in the right direction — it’s time for Congress to pass this bill. #EndGunViolence wnyt.com/top-stories/gillibr…
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With 6.5 million fewer firearms sold in 2024 than in 2020, communities are showing that they want to keep weapons off our streets. We must keep pushing for policies that reduce gun violence and protect lives. thetrace.org/2025/01/gun-sal…
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A federal appeals court just struck down a law preventing teens from buying handguns, a move that puts more guns in the hands of minors and fuels the cycle of violence. We need stronger gun laws — not weaker ones. #EndGunViolence nytimes.com/2025/01/30/us/ap…
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Gun violence prevention advocates have made progress over the last four years that will help them combat right wing extremist beliefs about firearms in the next administration. The fight to #BanAssaultWeapons will only get stronger over the next 4 years. theguardian.com/us-news/2025…
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The data continues to show that states with lax gun laws see increased instances of violence, including road rage incidents. Let’s bring #EndGunViolence nationwide and save lives. huffpost.com/entry/state-law…
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The numbers are clear. At both the federal and state level, taking common-sense action to regulate the use of untraceable firearms leads to fewer of these weapons on our streets. We have the tools to address our gun violence epidemic — we must take action. thetrace.org/2024/11/ghost-g…
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Under another Trump administration, we’ll see the unraveling of common-sense, popular gun violence prevention regulations. This will only lead to more senseless tragedies in our communities. #EndGunViolence huffpost.com/entry/trump-win…
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According to a study from Northwestern Medicine, the 1994 assault weapons ban could have prevented nearly 40 mass shootings if it had stayed in place. We have the proof: Getting these guns off our streets keeps our communities safer. #EndGunViolence news.northwestern.edu/storie…
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