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Florida has had at least 166 mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the number two 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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Florida had the

30th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

2nd

leading cause of death for Florida children.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Florida had the

30th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

2nd

leading cause of death for Florida children.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Florida safer by passing Secure Storage laws.

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Pass Secure Storage Laws

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 children in their home.

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132

children died by gun fire.

2099

Floridians died by suicide with a firearm.

32

mass shootings.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Mass Shootings in Florida

On Valentine's Day in 2018, Parkland, Florida joined a rapidly growing number of American communities that have been affected by the deadly consequences of gun violence. A 19-year-old former student pulled the fire alarm and opened fire at terrified students at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School as they were dismissing for the day, killing at least 17 and injuring many others. Surviving students and loved ones of those killed have gone onto take action for reform. Read one student's blog post about how she's making a difference.

Two years earlier, Floridians faced one of the most lethal mass shootings in America. In what was the most deadly mass shooting in history at the time, 49 lives were taken by gun violence at the Pulse Nightclub in Orlando.

See the full story from the Associated Press

Gun Laws in Florida

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

Our Impact in Florida

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

825k

Supporters in the state

1617

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

8m +

Program participants, including repeats, in 12,761 schools

27k

students involved in 940 SAVE Promise Clubs across the state

Prevent gun violence in Florida

You can help make Florida a safe place for kids and for your whole community. We urge the legislature to pass proven policy solutions including 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

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. Florida can close this “stranger-to-stranger” loophole and expand background checks to prevent dangerous people from buying guns.
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State Issue

Our model legislation known as the Safety and Violence Education for Students Act (SAVE Students Act) makes lifesaving violence prevention training, like Sandy Hook Promise’s Know the Signs programs, available to all students in grades K-12.
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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.

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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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