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Connecticut has had at least 19 mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the fifth 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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Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Connecticut safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

Connecticut had the

45th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

5th

leading cause of death for Connecticut children.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Connecticut had the

45th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

5th

leading cause of death for Connecticut children.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Connecticut safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

Increase School Violence Prevention

After the tragic school shooting in Parkland, Florida, bipartisan legislators from both sides of the aisle came together to prevent school shootings by passing the STOP School Violence Act. It supports and funds lifesaving violence prevention programs. Because of this law, students around the country have access to no-cost suicide prevention and violence prevention training. If STOP has helped your community, please share your story here.

Every year, Sandy Hook Promise Action Fund asks Congress to continue funding this program. Without the STOP School Violence Act, more children are at risk. You can help make sure your elected officials support school safety.

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11

children died by gun fire.

112

Connecticuters died by suicide with a firearm.

3

mass shootings.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Mass School Shooting in Connecticut

Connecticut was known for for its peaceful suburbs until the fateful day of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting on December 14, 2012. Twenty first-graders and six educators were killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School by 154 bullets fired in less than five minutes. Several families of the loved ones killed went on to found Sandy Hook Promise. View our interactive timeline to learn more about our history and progress to end gun violence.
View our interactive timeline to learn more about our history and progress to end gun violence

Gun Laws in Connecticut

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

Our Impact in Connecticut

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

361k

Supporters in the state

1285

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage their communities

880k

Program participants, including repeats, in 2,233 schools

3380

students involved in 177 SAVE Promise Clubs across the state

Prevent gun violence in Connecticut

You can help make Connecticut a safe place for kids and for your whole community.

State Issue

Active shooter drills have become a popular solution to prepare and protect students. But a dangerous variation of these drills hurts students rather than helping them. Active shooter simulations mimic a real-life shooting. Students should never have to participate.
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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.

Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Ohio Festival ShootingRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Mass Shooting in IowaRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Youth-Involved Shootings in Several U.S. CitiesRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Thanks House Appropriators for Approving Increased STOP FundingRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Weekend Mass Shootings in Texas and OklahomaRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Applauds Increased Federal Budget to Strengthen School SafetyRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Action Fund Responds to Federal Gun Policy ChangesRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on the Murder of Eight Children in Shreveport, LouisianaRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Action Fund Applauds Kansas Legislature for Unanimously Passing the Students Safe at School ActRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Bulverde, Texas School ShootingRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Meta and YouTube Being Held Liable for Social Media AddictionRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Shooting at Old Dominion UniversityRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on the Verdict and Warning Signs Revealed in the Trial of the Apalachee High School Shooter’s FatherRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Mass Shooting in Austin, TexasRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Six Killed in Two Connected Florida ShootingsRead More
Press ReleaseNew Report Calls for Platform Transparency to Support Family Conversations About Firearm Content OnlineRead More
Press ReleaseFear and Disruption in Schools: Sandy Hook Promise Calls for Safe, Trusting Learning EnvironmentsRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Applauds Bipartisan Senate Passage to Advance Federal Funding for Safer SchoolsRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Mississippi Mass Shooting SpreeRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Applauds Bipartisan Leadership in the House to Advance Federal Funding for Safer SchoolsRead More

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