🟦 Gun Violence Prevention
A guide to organizations working to reduce gun violence through policy, prevention, and community action.
Updated April 18, 2026.
This guide is part of a series on Violence Prevention and Community Safety. Check its Introduction for an overview of the series, its goals, and other guides in the series.
Gun violence is one of the most visible and debated forms of violence in the United States. It affects communities in different ways—from mass shootings to everyday incidents that rarely make national headlines.
The organizations below work to reduce gun violence through policy reform, public awareness, and community-based prevention efforts. Many also support survivors and advocate for systems that address the conditions in which violence occurs.
This guide is part of a growing series on violence prevention and community safety, highlighting organizations working across different forms of violence.
A leading organization working to end gun violence through research, policy advocacy, and grassroots organizing at the national and local level.
Founded by former Congresswoman Gabby Giffords, this organization advocates for gun control and responsible ownership through public awareness campaigns. Gun laws by state: Washington.
Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
Focuses on preventing gun violence through legal action, policy advocacy, and public education, with an emphasis on stronger gun safety laws.
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America | Washington state chapter
A grassroots movement advocating for stronger gun laws through local organizing, public awareness, and community action.
Founded by families of Sandy Hook shooting victims, this organization works to prevent gun violence through education and awareness programs aimed at youth and communities.
Alliance for Gun Responsibility
A Washington-based organization advocating for stronger gun laws through policy campaigns, voter engagement, and public education.
Founded by student activists after the Parkland shooting, this organization advocates for gun control and safer schools. They engage young people in activism and policy advocacy.
National Gun Violence Memorial
This organization honors victims of gun violence and amplifies the voices of survivors. They advocate for policy changes to prevent future violence.
A network connecting survivors of gun violence to share their experiences and advocate for change. They provide support and resources for community engagement.
An international organization that treats violence as a public health issue, using trained community members to interrupt conflicts and prevent retaliatory shootings.
Top Issues in Gun Violence, Gun Safety, and Gun Control
Key policy and community issues in gun violence prevention include:
Universal Background Checks: Require background checks for all gun sales to prevent dangerous individuals from obtaining firearms.
Assault Weapons Ban: Prohibit the sale of semi-automatic firearms and high-capacity magazines to reduce the potential for mass shootings.
Red Flag Laws: Allow authorities to temporarily remove firearms from individuals perceived as a threat to themselves or others.
Safe Storage Laws: Mandate secure storage of firearms to prevent unauthorized access, especially by children.
Closing the Gun Show Loophole: Ensure that all gun sales, including those at gun shows, require background checks.
Funding for Gun Violence Research: Advocate for increased funding for research on gun violence to develop effective prevention strategies.
Mental Health Support and Access: Improve access to mental health services to help individuals in crisis and prevent violence.
Community-Based Violence Intervention Programs: Support local programs that engage communities to reduce gun violence through conflict resolution and support services.
Child Access Prevention Laws: Hold gun owners responsible if their firearms are accessed by children, promoting safe storage practices.
Enhanced Penalties for Gun Trafficking: Increase penalties for illegal gun sales to disrupt the illegal gun market and reduce crime rates.