Texas Gun Sense

Texas faces a rising suicide crisis, with firearms involved in ⅔ of cases. We’ve partnered with NAMI Texas to explore this issue in our joint article, "Firearm Safety Meets Mental Health: A Path to Preventing Suicide."  Together, we can build a safer, healthier future by promoting mental health care, safe storage laws, and more. Read our article and take action to prevent suicide in Texas at the link below.  📝 https://lnkd.in/gbqm7mkf #MentalHealthMatters #SuicidePrevention #EndGunViolence #Texas #PublicHealth

Join us on Election Night next week, Tuesday, Nov. 5th, for a watch party supporting Texas Gun Sense and The Lilith Fund for Reproductive Equity! 🍕🎉 Bambino will be hosting an evening of pizza, $1 shot specials, and suspense as we watch the election results roll in. Every time a state is called, enjoy $1 slushy shots. Plus, 10% of the night's proceeds will be donated to Texas Gun Sense and Lilith Fund to support our work in gun violence prevention. We can’t wait to see you there!! And a huge thank you to Adam Orman for his immense support of our work and all the good he does for the Austin community! 😊 👏 #VoteTexas #ElectionNight #TexasGunSense

Local communities in Texas are making progress reducing gun violence!

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This Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we must confront a heartbreaking reality: firearms are the primary weapon used in domestic violence homicides. In 2023, more Texas victims were killed with a gun than by any other means. Worse, at least 20 perpetrators were prohibited possessors who should never have had access to firearms. It’s time to strengthen background checks and ensure our firearm prohibition laws are enforced across Texas. Let’s protect survivors before it’s too late. Take action today by emailing your lawmakers: https://lnkd.in/gZvg4623 #DVAM #DisarmAbusers #GunViolence #TXLege #EndGunViolence

Calling all young advocates! Join us w/ Students Engaged In Advancing Texas & Brady: United Against Gun Violence’s Team Enough for Youth Power Hour on November 12th. Learn how to use your voice to make an impact on gun violence prevention at the Capitol in 2025. We’ll have a special legislative guest, interactive activities, and all the tips you need to become a powerful advocate for change. Don’t miss out! Register now: https://lnkd.in/gdcM9wJ6 #YouthPowerHour #GVPAdvocacy #TexasGunSense #TeamENOUGH #SEAT #YouthLeaders #RegisterNow

Laws prohibiting abusers from owning guns exist for a reason — to protect victims of domestic violence. But in Texas, many counties fail to enforce them properly. Right now, a convicted abuser or someone served with a protective order can still possess a gun due to inconsistent protocols for firearm removal and the lack of expanded background checks. Last year, 20 individuals who committed domestic violence shootings were identified as prohibited possessors. We can’t stand by and let this continue. Survivors deserve real protection. 📢 Join us in urging lawmakers and counties across Texas to adopt consistent, enforceable protocols to disarm domestic abusers: https://lnkd.in/gZvg4623  #EndGunViolence #DVAM #DisarmAbusers #GunSafetyNow

Today, we remember the victims and their loved ones. This senseless act of violence changed lives forever and is a reminder of why we must continue to work tirelessly for safer communities. Join us in the fight https://lnkd.in/gQE6ET6y #Killeen #TexasStrong #HonorWithAction #EndGunViolence

If you can make it to this event in Austin on October 22, join us! Several important partners in the gun violence prevention movement will be speaking, and our executive director Nicole Golden, MSSW will be in attendance. https://lnkd.in/gHUYYNsK

In 2024, Texas saw a 15% decline in gun violence homicides compared to last year, according to a new report from the Center for American Progress. This progress is a result of increased investments in violence prevention strategies and the tireless efforts of advocates across the state. But our work isn’t finished. Texas Gun Sense Executive Director Nicole Golden reminds us, "While we’ve made incredible strides, the Texas Legislature needs to go further. Policies like raising the age to 21 to purchase semi-automatic rifles and requiring secure gun storage will help keep our schools, homes, and communities safe." Let’s keep working together to make Texas a leader in gun violence prevention. Read our full statement: https://lnkd.in/gnaHt4Nh #GunSafety #PublicSafety #TexasGunSense #ViolencePrevention