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[[Everytown for Gun Safety]] is a non-profit organization based in the United States that advocates for gun control and against gun violence. It was founded in 2014, following the merger of two other organizations, [[Mayors Against Illegal Guns]] and [[Moms Demand Action]]. The organization's primary focus is on advocating for legislative and cultural changes to reduce gun violence in the United States. | [[Everytown for Gun Safety]] is a non-profit organization based in the United States that advocates for gun control and against gun violence. It was founded in 2014, following the merger of two other organizations, [[Mayors Against Illegal Guns]] and [[Moms Demand Action]]. The organization's primary focus is on advocating for legislative and cultural changes to reduce gun violence in the United States. | ||
[[Image:Detail-147731.jpg|thumb|center|A group of people at an Everytown for Gun Safety event, holding signs advocating for gun control.]] | |||
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Revision as of 22:47, 2 February 2026
Overview
Everytown for Gun Safety is a non-profit organization based in the United States that advocates for gun control and against gun violence. It was founded in 2014, following the merger of two other organizations, Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action. The organization's primary focus is on advocating for legislative and cultural changes to reduce gun violence in the United States.
History
Everytown for Gun Safety was established in 2014, following the merger of Mayors Against Illegal Guns and Moms Demand Action. Mayors Against Illegal Guns was initially co-founded by Michael Bloomberg, the former mayor of New York City, and Thomas Menino, the former mayor of Boston, in 2006. Moms Demand Action was founded by Shannon Watts in the aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in 2012.
Mission and Advocacy
The mission of Everytown for Gun Safety is to end gun violence and build safer communities. To achieve this, the organization advocates for a variety of measures, including universal background checks, laws to prevent domestic abusers from accessing guns, and red flag laws, which allow for the temporary removal of firearms from individuals deemed to be a risk to themselves or others.
The organization also conducts research on gun violence and works to educate the public about the issue. It uses this research to inform its advocacy efforts and to push for policy changes at the local, state, and federal levels.
Structure and Funding
Everytown for Gun Safety is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. It is funded primarily through donations, with a significant portion of its funding coming from co-founder Michael Bloomberg. The organization also receives support from a variety of other sources, including individual donors, foundations, and corporations.
Criticism and Controversy
While Everytown for Gun Safety has been praised for its advocacy work, it has also faced criticism. Some critics argue that the organization's focus on gun control measures infringes on the Second Amendment rights of law-abiding citizens. Others have questioned the accuracy of the organization's research and statistics.