Gun violence is not normal.

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Discover Our Approach

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Personal

We help individuals understand the dangers associated with firearms, the risk factors for gun violence, and the myth of defensive gun use so they can make informed decisions for themselves and their families.

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Communal

We work to establish and maintain community partnerships, eliminate structural racism, end patterns of under-resourcing, empower community members, and support community violence intervention programs, such as hospital-based services.

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Societal

Finally, we work to influence societal-level choices, including ensuring consumer product safety, regulating the gun industry, holding the firearm industry accountable, and changing policies and practices. These policies include gun violence prevention laws.

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Speak Up

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Activists like you sign petitions and send messages to their elected officials at the local, state, federal level to advocate for evidence-based policies.

Show Up

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Throughout the year, Wisconsinites like you volunteer at or attend events we are hosting or supporting to raise awareness about solutions to gun violence.