Gun Safety

The League Joins Partners in Solidarity and Action Statement Against White Supremacy (Press Release)

In the aftermath of the tragic mass shootings in El Paso and Dayton, LWV joins our partner organizations in condemning white supremacy and demanding real reform to combat hate.

League Supports Passage of HR8, the Bipartisan Background Check Act (Legal Document)

The League of Women Voters joined the Brady Campaign and other groups to support HR8 in the U.S. House.

League Sends Letter to U.S. Senate on Need to Reduce Gun Violence (Article)

The League sent a letter to the U.S. Senate outlining the policies needed to curb gun violence.

League Supports Legislation to Strengthen Reporting to National Background Check Database (Blog)

The Fix NICS Act, legislation that will improve and enforce reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

Expanded Background Check on Guns Wins in Washington (Blog)

For the League of Women Voters of Washington (LWVWA), it was an Election Day we’ll never forget: over one million Washington voters said YES to backgrounds checks on gun purchases.

#GivingTuesday Snapshot: The League’s Work on Immigration Reform and Gun Control (Blog)

What the League has done to lead efforts on comprehensive immigration reform and gun control legislation.

Senate Fails to Pass Key Gun Control Amendment (Press Release)

“Ultimately, political fears and outrageous claims won out over common sense," said Elisabeth MacNamara, League President.

The True “Connecticut Effect:” Galvanizing community action and empowering the “silent majority” (Blog)

Cheryl Dunson, President of the League of Women Voters of Connecticut, shares how her League helped pass safer gun laws in its state legislature.