Gun Violence

“No mother should ever have to cradle her dead child in her arms simply because politicians refuse to do what is necessary….” (President Donald Trump, July 22, 2020). Virtually all Americans can agree with these words about gun violence, even as we may disagree about the precise definition of what […]

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3 Aug, 2020 in Learn tagged Gun Violence / gun violence facts / gun violence prevention by dillo1sa

American law traditionally excuses threats and violence that would otherwise be treated as crimes when the perpetrators have a justification of self-defense. As instruments with lethal power, guns should not be employed for self-defense purposes unless someone has a reasonable fear that they are threatened with death by the criminal […]

The Harms of Reflexive Gun Use

26 Jul, 2020 in Learn tagged Gun Violence / gun violence facts / gun violence prevention by dillo1sa

In response to growing concerns over the coronavirus MCPGV has decided to postpone the remaining two productions of The Gun Show. We hope to reschedule both the Flint and Detroit performances in May. Stay up-to-date with the latest news by visiting MCPGV on Facebook, or sign-up to receive MCPGV e-mail […]

Coronavirus Update

14 Mar, 2020 in Past Events tagged coronavirus / gun show / Gun Violence / MCPGV by dillo1sa

Join MCPGV as we come together to remember, reflect, and rededicate ourselves to protecting our communities from gun violence! MCPGV is hosting a vigil December 4 to support those impacted by gun violence and raise awareness of this critical issue. Wednesday, December 4 at 7pm St. Stephens Community Church 1007 […]

Vigil of Remembrance

2 Dec, 2019 in Past Events tagged Gun Violence / gun violence prevention / vigil by dillo1sa

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 Past 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 Learn / 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 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