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Last Thursday, I joined @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety and @jeffcomoms.bsky.social member meetings to discuss upcoming lobby & advocacy days respectively, going over logistics, legislative priorities, and overall process. I’m hoping to connect with representatives regarding public safety bills.

On yesterday’s @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety Meet-n-Greet, we heard updates regarding the federal gun violence prevention landscape and what all of us can do to support this work and save lives. Make your voice heard! Reach out to your legislators to discuss ways to keep our communities safe!

Secure and Safe Gun Storage Solutions | Be SMART Discover effective and reliable gun safe storage ideas. Be SMART's guide provides tips and solutions to protect your family. Learn more.

On last Wednesday’s National Secure Storage Call: Guns in Cars + Out of Home Storage, @everytown.org discussed how SMART drivers can secure guns in vehicles to protect their personal property & prevent crimes, and how gun owners can store firearms at secure places away from their
home if needed.

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On yesterday’s @momsdemandaction.org Statewide Membership Meeting, we welcomed new members, discussed upcoming bills to contact our legislators about, and talked about Advocacy Day, an opportunity to meet with our reps face to face on issues that are important to us. Democracy in action!

On our @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety Colorado Chapter meeting yesterday, we talked about potential partnerships & outreach and on upcoming legislation. If you’re in Colorado, check your voter registration status at coloradosos.gov/voter/pages/pub/home.xhtml and identify your state legislators.

Donated 59 gun locks to Arvada Fire department yesterday for their STAR program which provides services to those with behavioral health issues. Nearly 6 out of 10 gun deaths in the US are suicides. Thank you to @coceasefire.bsky.social & @besmartforkids.bsky.social for providing the gun locks!

Everytown Survivor Network Archives

On last night’s @everytown.org National All Supporters Call, we heard from New Jersey Senator Andy Kim, from a survivor with Everytown’s Survivor Network, on Advocacy Day efforts, on gun trafficking statistics, and on holding the industry accountable with marketing reform & safer products.

On Tuesday’s @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety meeting, we discussed 2026 legislative priorities and best practices on how to reach out to elected officials regarding bills we support or oppose. We can make our communities safer when enough of us take action.

Tuesday, we convened another coalition call to discuss how to collaborate and share resources with other local GVP & CVI groups, and then I attended our first @jeffcomoms.bsky.social member meeting of 2026 to discuss our plans for this legislative cycle and upcoming events.

Celebratory gunfire is no joke. Each year, innocent bystanders pay the price for this highly irresponsible and dangerous act.

Remember, what goes up must come down. Say NO to celebratory gunfire, and pass it on!

Gun Safety Resources | Be SMART Use these resources to learn more about the Be SMART campaign and how you can help spread the Be SMART message of secure firearm storage.

If you need examples on how to have those conversations, check out the Asking About Secure Gun Storage handout. This resource stresses the importance of asking about the presence of guns in a home before your child visits.

Yesterday, I attended a @jeffcomoms.bsky.social community stroll in Golden to commemorate the Nationwide Vigils to #EndGunViolence. Over 1.3 million Americans who have been shot since Sandy Hook. Thank you to everyone who participated in these vigils to honor lives ended by gun violence.

Had a great brainstorming session yesterday with representatives from different GVP groups in the area on how to collaborate more and work together on legislation, volunteering, and outreach. 📣Fellow GVP community, how do you engage with other GVP groups in your area? How do you coordinate? 🧐

Did you know that cars parked at residences are the most common source of stolen guns? Each stolen firearm represents a weapon in the hands of a potential criminal, making all of us less safe.

Protect kids and communities by making sure firearms are always stored securely—in homes AND vehicles.

As you gather with family and friends this week, it's important to ask if all the firearms in the home and in vehicles are securely stored before visiting.

That means guns are stored unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. #BeSMART

Great news!! Thank you for sharing those updates, and keep up the good work!

Text that reads November 18th is National Injury Prevention Day with logos below and the URL besmartforkids.org

For National Injury Prevention Day, we hosted a community webinar with presenters for Arvada Police & Fire, the Office of Gun Violence Prevention, @besmartforkids.bsky.social, @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety, and Donna’s Law on ways to be safe. A big thank you to everyone who participated. 👏👏👏

Attended the @coceasefire.bsky.social Fall Connect event tonight, where we heard all the great work they’ve been doing, legislative updates, and how to find common ground to pass sensible legislation to save lives. Consider donating to support their mission to end gun violence.

Together, We Can End Family Fire | End Family Fire End Family Fire, a Brady & Ad Council campaign, offers information about safe gun storage and preventing shooting deaths. Explore resources and learn more!

On Thursday’s @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety Meet-n-Greet, we heard from @bradyunited.org about secure firearm storage, and from A-G Associates on their Military, Veteran & Family Center of Excellence. Studies link access to firearms with higher suicide rates; secure storage saves lives.

🚨🚨🚨On last Thursday’s @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety call, we learned what would happen if Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act passes: anyone you see could have a hidden, loaded gun on them without meeting local safety standards. Contact your reps NOW to oppose this dangerous bill: HR-38 & S-65🚨🚨🚨

On Wednesday’s @momsdemand.bsky.social meeting, for National Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we learned about domestic violence interventions, findings from the latest domestic violence fatality report, and heard updates on gun violence prevention in Colorado and nationwide.

Everytown Survivor Network The Everytown Survivor Network is a nationwide community of survivors working together to end gun violence. The Survivor Network connects survivors to each other, amplifies the power of survivor voice...

In Wednesday’s @jeffcomoms.bsky.social October meeting, we learned about @everytown.bsky.social’s Survivor Network, providing support groups for bereaved communities, a peer support program, a Fellowship program, and a way to share stories in “Moments that Survive.” Check out their resources here.

On Tuesday’s @giffords.org Gun Owners for Safety Meet & Greet, for Domestic Violence Awareness Month, we learned that a domestic violence victim is 5 times more likely to be killed when an abusive partner has access to a gun. While some resources are in place, more can be done to help survivors.

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. Domestic violence victims are at far greater risk of being killed if a firearm is in the home. Healthcare providers can ask patients about firearm access in their home; these conversations, even brief ones, can prevent harm & save lives.

30 Daily Actions Anyone Can Do for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month A day-by-day list of actions anyone can take to help prevent firearm suicide during Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and beyond. Together, we can take part in prevention, help others in crisis, and ...

Joined @everytown.bsky.social’s "Suicide Prevention: More than a Moment. More than a Month" program last night to wrap up National Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. The month may be over, but here is a list of actions we can take any day, at any time, to help others in crisis.

Be SMART | Secure Gun Storage Be SMART raises awareness that secure gun storage — storing guns locked, unloaded and separate from ammunition — can save children’s lives. Learn more and join us.

On last night’s Colorado Be SMART call, we discussed our efforts to engage & partner with the community to get the word out about secure gun storage to keep children safe. Guns are the number one killer of children in the US. Find out how you can save lives by going to besmartforkids.org.

Denver Mayor Mike Johnston standing at a podium, with the moderator, former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, Dr. Leo Alirez, and Colorado Representative Mabrey seated in front of an audience.

Today, I attended a community violence intervention discussion, hearing from Denver Mayor Johnston, CO Rep. Mabrey, Dr. Alirez with Life-Line Colorado hosting the event, and former Congresswoman @gabbygiffords.bsky.social with Giffords Center for Violence Intervention — all committed to safety!

Former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords speaking into a microphone with a group watching on a restaurant patio.

It was great to visit with and hear from former Congresswoman @gabbygiffords.bsky.social and others involved with @giffords.org at a reception this evening. Thank you for coming to Colorado with the dedication to saving lives from gun violence!

US House Representative Brittany Pettersen

In last night’s @jeffcomoms.bsky.social September meeting, we learned how to write compelling letters to the editor to convey values, problems, solutions, and actions. And, we had a very special guest, Representative @pettersen.house.gov, who said a few words as well. Thank you for being there!