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Georgia has had at least 129 mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the first leading cause of death of children. Lawmakers must do more to keep kids safe from gun violence. Learn more about what you can do to help in your state and community.

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Georgia had the

13th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

1st

leading cause of death for Georgia children.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Georgia had the

13th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

1st

leading cause of death for Georgia children.

Take Action Now

Join us right now to protect children in Georgia from the devastation of a tragic shooting.

Protecting children from avoidable risks

The Keep Every Home Safe (KEHS) Act helps Georgia families protect children from the devastation of a tragic shooting. The KEHS Act’s focus is simple, and its underlying values are widely shared across the state: keeping kids safe and supporting their mental well-being, without placing new burdens on responsible gun owners.

By offering flexible, practical secure storage options for Georgia households, the KEHS Act protects kids without dictating how adults manage their homes. KEHS offers practical tools such as free gun locks, secure storage devices, tax breaks, and clear guidance on how to keep a firearm secure at all times, to help prevent tragedies. Georgia families would have access to these tools at no cost, protecting children from gun violence without creating financial barriers.

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129

children died by gun fire.

1116

Georgians died by suicide with a firearm.

24

mass shootings.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Mass Gun Violence in Georgia

Georgians were devastated by the Apalachee school shooting in 2024. Two students and two teachers were killed and another nine people were injured by gunfire in a school shooting that took place at Apalachee High School in Barrow County, Georgia. There were warning signs that preceded the tragedy. In response, Georgia has passed comprehensive violence prevention legislation. Read about the legislation.

Georgia was also the site of a horrific spree killing in 2021. Eight people were killed in a shooting spree across three spas in Atlanta, Georgia. Six of the eight victims were women of Asian descent, fueling increased fear and pain in Asian communities nationwide. The Asian community in the U.S. has been the target of increased hate crimes and violence.

Other communities in Georgia have not been spared from gun violence. According to the Gun Violence Archive, 79 Georgians have been killed in mass shootings since 2021. From Buford to Valdosta, and many communities in between, the epidemic of gun violence has claimed too many lives in Georgia.

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Gun Laws in Georgia

Enhanced background checks
Restrictions on certain semi-automatic rifles
Secure storage
Temporary transfer

Volunteer for Georgia

Want to get more involved and help create change in Georgia? Sign up to become a Promise Leader. Promise Leaders are dedicated Sandy Hook Promise volunteers who take meaningful action to keep children safe. By volunteering, you play a powerful role in creating safer schools, homes and communities.

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Our Impact in Georgia

Throughout Georgia, Sandy Hook Promise engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.

305k

Supporters in the state

604

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

610k

Program participants, including repeats, in 1,957 schools

2559

students involved in 91 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Georgia

You can help make Georgia a safe place for kids and for your whole community. We urge the legislature to pass proven policy solutions, including emergency temporary transfer, secure storage, and closing the stranger-to-stranger loophole to prevent gun violence and tragedy. These policies keep the public safe from harm while protecting individual rights.

State Issue

Everyone experiences temporary moments of crisis. When that crisis is combined with a firearm, the outcomes can be deadly. Temporary transfer supports gun owners in crisis while protecting their rights and gets them help before things turn tragic.
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State Issue

A deadly loophole allows guns to be sold between a seller and a buyer who don’t know each other – and no background check is required. Georgia can close this “stranger-to-stranger” loophole and expand background checks to prevent dangerous people from buying guns.
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State Issue

Too often, children accidentally find firearms in their home. This can lead to the death of themselves and family members. Secure storage laws can prevent these tragedies and make it easier for gun owners to keep firearms away from their young sons and daughters.
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Mark Barden
“We are proud to work with the bipartisan champions to ensure we're doing everything we can to protect our kids and that millions more students will be trained to know the signs of violence and act to save lives. Our work does not end here, we will continue to bring our prevention programs to schools and communities across the country and advocate for life-saving policies.”
Mark BardenSandy Hook Promise Co-Founder and Co-CEO

News and Resources

Stay informed about current issues and stories about preventing gun violence and promoting school safety.

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