Gun Violence

This is a great opportunity for you to make your voice heard- to those who directly represent YOU and your community! Join MCPGV this October as we discuss one of the most pressing issues, ERPO, with our Representatives! We will go in groups to speak with elected officials from your specific district […]

Legislative Day

8 Oct, 2019 in Events / Upcoming Events tagged ERPO / extreme risk protection orders / Gun Violence / gun violence prevention / lobby by dillo1sa

This town hall event will focus on policies and actions being proposed at the state and national level to take on gun violence and the radical gun lobby. Join us as we hear from: The Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence State Representative Kara Hope Progress Michigan Guns Down America […]

Guns Down: A Call To Action

26 Jun, 2019 in Events tagged Gun Violence / Guns / Guns Down / MCPGV by dillo1sa

91% of Black Homicide Victims in Michigan were Killed with Guns. Michigan has the 7th highest black homicide victimization rate in the nation with a rate of 28.55 per 100,000. That’s nearly 40% higher than the national black homicide victimization rate and 5.5 times the overall homicide rate nationwide—according to […]

MI Ranks #7 for Black Homicide Victimization

3 Jun, 2019 in Reports tagged black homicide / Gun Violence / MCPGV / Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence by dillo1sa

Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence Quarterly Meeting April 2 The MCPGV is hosting a quarterly meeting on April 2nd at the East Lansing Public Library from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. At this meeting, Rep. Julie Brixie will talk about her work on the Gun Violence Prevention Caucus and her […]

MCPGV Meeting

26 Mar, 2019 in Events / Past Events tagged Gun Violence / Legislation / meeting by dillo1sa

Black Homicide Victimization in the US

29 Mar, 2017 in Learn / Reports tagged black homicide / gun victims / Gun Violence / gun violence facts by Linda Brundage

Courtesy The Trace — The Trace featured an article by Olivia Li on Ads (Courtesy Advertising Age) from 1968 that are relevant to today’s Gun Debate. After the assassination of three American icons, a group of mad men launched a no-holds-barred campaign in support of a landmark gun control bill. The first to be […]

Courtesy of The Trace- Jolting Ads from 1968 Catalyzed the ...

22 Nov, 2016 in Learn / Reports tagged Gun Debate / Gun Violence / MCPGV / Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence / The Trace by Linda Brundage

You Can Make A Difference!

4 Nov, 2016 in Events / Past Events tagged Gun Violence / MCPGV / Michigan Cease Fire / Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence by Linda Brundage

The Ballot is Stonger than the Bullet

Make Your Voice Heard!

2 Nov, 2016 in Learn / Reports tagged Gun Violence / MCPGV / Michigan Cease Fire / Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence by Linda Brundage

Thats how often a child dies from an accidental shooting at the hands of other children or adults. USA TODAY and AP conducted a study that revealed that the number of children killed from unintentional shootings are grossly underreported. The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention reported that in […]

Every. Other. Day.

26 Oct, 2016 in Learn / Reports tagged accidental shootings / Gun Violence / gun violence and children / MCPGV / Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence by Linda Brundage

Gun Violence — Do strong gun laws actually prevent and/or reduce gun violence? Center for American Progress conducted a study to understand the factors that contribute to gun violence. Here’s what we know: Persistent social and economic issues, such as poverty and damaged police-civilian relations contribute to violence within a community. Daily gun-violence […]

The Relationship Between Gun Violence & Gun Laws

26 Oct, 2016 in Reports tagged Gun Laws / Gun Violence / MCPGV / Michigan Coalition to Prevent Gun Violence by Linda Brundage