Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa.

(Feb 27, 2024)

Reps. Bellmon and Frankel spoke at a press conference with Lt. Governor Davis pushing for state budget funding to address gun violence. Read more

 

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Joins Gun Safety Advocates, Family Members of Gun Violence Victims to Call for Investment in State Office of Gun Violence Prevention

(Feb 27, 2024)

Reps. Bellmon and Frankel joined Lt. Governor Austin Davis and gun violence prevention advocates to call for investment in a state office of Gun Violence Prevention. Read more

 

Frankel, Bellmon applaud House passage of gun safety measures

(May 22, 2023)

HARRISBURG, May 22 – Pennsylvania Safe Caucus Chairmen Dan Frankel, D-Allegheny, and Anthony Bellmon, D-Phila., hailed the historic passage Monday of two bills that would meaningfully address the devastating epidemic of gun violence. “Today, for the first time in years, Pennsylvania House members were given the opportunity to take a position on legislation to protect Pennsylvanians from gun violence, and I am overjoyed to find that we have bipartisan support for serious, research-backed policy solutions that will save lives,” Frankel said. “Now, all eyes are on Senate leaders, who can choose to have a public debate and see where the votes are on basic firearm regulations, or choose to do nothing.” Bellmon, too, celebrated a milestone for two bills that will undoubtedly save lives once they become law. “With the current gun violence crisis taking place in Philadelphia and around the commonwealth, today’s passage of two bills out of the House is a step in the right direction to prevent future tragedies,” Bellmon said. “As co-chair of the PA Safe Caucus, I applaud my colleagues who voted to make the commonwealth a safer place.” The bills that passed are: H.B. 1018 to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders, passed 102-99. H.B. 714 to enact universal background checks, passed 109-92. The bills now head to the state Senate for consideration. Read more

 

House Safe Caucus co-chairs applaud step forward for firearm regulations

(Apr 26, 2023)

“Under Democratic leadership, we can finally have research-based conversations and actual votes about life-saving measures that would allow our constituents to move through their lives without fear for themselves and their children," Frankel said. Read more

 

Philadelphia House Delegation amplifying tactical pressure on gun safety reforms

(Mar 30, 2023)

“Ending gun violence is a top priority for us. We're approaching this with a multi-pronged strategy, working closely with our state and city stakeholders. We cannot wait any longer to take action. Gun violence is preventable,” Cephas said. Read more

 

Hearing House testimony, Warren introduces 3 commonsense gun safety bills

(Mar 30, 2023)

HARRISBURG, March 30 – Following the Pennsylvania House Judiciary Committee hearing on gun safety last week, state Rep. Perry Warren reintroduced three bills directly addressing the gun safety concerns heard during testimony. The committee hearing, called by the new Democratic majority, included testimony relating to the pressing needs for safe-storage, lost-and-stolen, and background-check legislation. After the hearing, Warren promptly reintroduced bills he had introduced in the prior legislative session, each of which would address an aspect of the recommendations of the testifiers at the hearing. House Bills 712, 713 and 714 would address these widely supported measures, said Warren, D-Bucks. “Majority Chairman Tim Briggs organized this hearing as the first hearing of the House Judiciary Committee this session. Pennsylvanians support policies that will reduce violence and unnecessary loss of life involving guns,” he said. “Guns are involved in suicide, domestic violence, accidents, gang violence and mass shootings – and all signs point to these three basic policies as proven life savers.” Victims, second victims and advocates took turns Thursday outlining support for laws in Pennsylvania to ensure that stolen or missing guns are reported to law enforcement, guns in homes are safely stored and that long-gun sales at shows, stores or private sales are included in standard background checks. “The experts and advocates who Read more

 

O'Mara: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners

(Feb 02, 2023)

In honor of National Gun Violence Survivors Week, I urge everyone to open their minds and their hearts to how we can stop this epidemic and save lives. Read more

 

Solomon introduces legislation to form Gun Violence Task Force

(Jan 11, 2023)

“Gun violence task forces are a proven method to reducing gun violence,” Solomon said. “This problem requires an all-hands-on deck approach -- state, local officials, and stakeholders working together to mitigate this crisis.” Read more

 

Rep.-Elect Anthony Bellmon joins PA Safe Caucus as co-chair

(Dec 15, 2022)

Vows to work to prevent gun violence and provide services to those affected by it Read more

 

Roxborough alum Malcolm Kenyatta: ‘We are failing our kids’

(Oct 04, 2022)

State Rep. Malcolm Kenyatta walked the halls of his alma mater, Roxborough High School, the day after a 14-year-old football player was killed following a scrimmage. Read more

 

Young: What will it take for action in the PA General Assembly?

(Oct 03, 2022)

Gun violence is not a “Big city/Philadelphia” problem. In 2022 alone there have been dozens of shootings and murders in rural counties as well. Where is the outrage? This is an EVERYONE and EVERYWHERE problem! Read more

 

Parker introduces bills to combat gun violence

(Jul 06, 2022)

The bills were introduced in response to the rising gun violence in Philadelphia and across the state, and the inaction on bills currently introduced in the PA House to combat gun violence. Read more

 

Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills

(Jun 30, 2022)

The bills were rapidly approved by the General Assembly following several mass shootings in recent weeks including the deaths of 21 at a school in Uvalde, Texas, and a racist attack at a Buffalo grocery store that killed 13. Read more

 

Pa. House GOP guts gun background check proposal

(Jun 28, 2022)

“We can actually get guns out of the hands of people who should not and cannot be trusted to have firearms,” said Emily Kinkead (D-Allegheny). Read more

 

Pgh Mayor Gainey pleads with lawmakers to fight gun violence

(Jun 28, 2022)

“We are begging our legislators in Harrisburg to give us the right to fight for the life of our children,” Gainey, a Democrat, said. Read more

 

With new federal gun laws in place, Pa. lawmakers push for state ‘red flag’ laws

(Jun 27, 2022)

“These state laws help ensure deadly weapons are kept out of the hands of individuals," PA Congressman Dwight Evans said. Read more

 

Parker: People die daily from gun violence in Pa., we need solutions, not excuses

(Jun 25, 2022)

"The problems that plague Philly are everywhere. Gun violence is on the rise in Pittsburgh, Lancaster, Erie, Scranton, York, Reading, Allentown." Read more

 

Red flag laws saved 7.3K Americans in 2020 alone – and could have saved 11.4K more | Opinion

(Jun 24, 2022)

On average, states with red flag laws in 2019 and 2020 had significantly lower firearm death rates than states without them. Read more

 

Schweyer Calls on GOP to Lead with Courage Not Cowardice

(Jun 23, 2022)

Pa. state Rep. Peter Schweyer is frustrated with the way his GOP colleagues are choosing to ignore the public’s call for sensible gun safety reform. He believes that refusing even to discuss or debate the issue is a blatant act of cowardice. Read more

 

No, hardening schools doesn’t make students safer | Opinion

(Jun 22, 2022)

Schools cannot be hardened enough to prevent gun violence. Schools can, however, become more physically and psychologically safe so students can learn and thrive.The Conversation Read more

 

Davis pushes proposed $100 million in funding to combat an ‘epidemic of gun violence’ in Pa.
Feb 27, 2024

Lt. Gov. Austin Davis Joins Gun Safety Advocates, Family Members of Gun Violence Victims to Call for Investment in State Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Feb 27, 2024

Frankel, Bellmon applaud House passage of gun safety measures
May 22, 2023

House Safe Caucus co-chairs applaud step forward for firearm regulations
Apr 26, 2023

Philadelphia House Delegation amplifying tactical pressure on gun safety reforms
Mar 30, 2023

Hearing House testimony, Warren introduces 3 commonsense gun safety bills
Mar 30, 2023

O'Mara: State laws can prevent tragedies without penalizing responsible gun owners
Feb 02, 2023

Solomon introduces legislation to form Gun Violence Task Force
Jan 11, 2023

Rep.-Elect Anthony Bellmon joins PA Safe Caucus as co-chair
Dec 15, 2022

Roxborough alum Malcolm Kenyatta: ‘We are failing our kids’
Oct 04, 2022

Young: What will it take for action in the PA General Assembly?
Oct 03, 2022

Parker introduces bills to combat gun violence
Jul 06, 2022

Ban on assault-style weapons gets Del. Gov. John Carney’s signature, along with other gun bills
Jun 30, 2022

Pa. House GOP guts gun background check proposal
Jun 28, 2022

Pgh Mayor Gainey pleads with lawmakers to fight gun violence
Jun 28, 2022

With new federal gun laws in place, Pa. lawmakers push for state ‘red flag’ laws
Jun 27, 2022

Parker: People die daily from gun violence in Pa., we need solutions, not excuses
Jun 25, 2022

Red flag laws saved 7.3K Americans in 2020 alone – and could have saved 11.4K more | Opinion
Jun 24, 2022

Schweyer Calls on GOP to Lead with Courage Not Cowardice
Jun 23, 2022

No, hardening schools doesn’t make students safer | Opinion
Jun 22, 2022