This week, President Trump dismissed domestic violence as “a little fight with the wife,” suggesting such offenses should not count in crime statistics. This dangerous minimization ignores the reality faced by millions of Americans, and the deadly role guns play in...
My name is Zamaria Bethea, and I am excited to introduce myself and share the work I have been doing to raise awareness about Maryland’s Extreme Risk Protective Orders (ERPOs). I’ve just completed my Bachelor’s degree at Bowie State University, studying Strategic...
You may have seen recent reporting targeting Baltimore around crime and gun violence. It is important to put the conversation in context. Based on the latest 2023–2024 data: Baltimore’s gun homicide rate ranked 5th highest in the nation, behind cities like Birmingham,...
When Maryland launched the new Firearm Violence Data Dashboard in July, it was not just another government project; it was a milestone in a vision you have helped us fight for. In 2024, Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence led the charge to pass legislation creating...
On Saturday night, a shooting in Baltimore claimed the life of one man and injured five others, including a 5-year-old girl. Our hearts are with all those impacted by this senseless act of violence. While the investigation continues, what we do know is that...
When I was a child, my mornings were filled with the quiet comfort of Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood and Sesame Street. I still remember watching them before heading off to my half-day kindergarten class in Frankfurt, Germany, where my father was stationed. Those...
The FBI recently released first quarter 2024 gun violence numbers, and there is some good news. While Maryland and the United States are still facing significant challenges with gun violence, we are seeing some promising signs , with Baltimore helping to lead the...
Here at MPGV, we have been advocating for a public health approach to gun violence for years. This approach was the cornerstone of our discussions with administrative officials as we initiated conversations about establishing a state-level Office of Gun Violence...
June 26, 2024 In United States v. Rahimi , the Supreme Court upheld the government’s ability to take guns away from people who “pose a credible threat to the physical safety of another,” including domestic abusers subject to domestic violence restraining orders. Gun...
June 26, 2024 The Supreme Court has struck down the ATF’s rule prohibiting the production, sale, and possession of bump stocks—devices that enable semi-automatic firearms to function like machine guns. This decision puts these devices back into civilian hands,...
Annapolis, January 9, 2024 Marylanders to Prevent Gun Violence (“MPGV”), Community Justice and the Maryland Violence Prevention Coalition (“MVPC”) express their utmost support as Governor Moore announces a groundbreaking legislative initiative, making the creation of...
The 2023 Maryland General Assembly Legislative Session ended on Monday, April 10. This first session since Governor Wes Moore took office was also the first since the United States Supreme Court handed down its June of 2022 NYSR&P v. Bruen decision. The Bruen...