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Indiana has had at least 68 mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the number one 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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Indiana had the

17th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

1st

leading cause of death for Indiana children.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Indiana had the

17th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

1st

leading cause of death for Indiana children.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Indiana safer by passing federal 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.

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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81

children died by gun fire.

757

Hoosiers died by suicide with a firearm.

11

mass shootings.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Mass Shooting in Indiana

Indiana has had a number of mass shootings over the years, where at least 4 people were killed. Among them was the Adams Street homicides in 2021. Six people, including three under age 20 and an unborn baby, were murdered in a mass shooting in an Indianapolis home. This was the largest mass homicide in Indianapolis in more than a decade.

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Gun Laws in Indiana

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

Our Impact in Indiana

Throughout Indiana, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs. Indiana took a critical step forward in advancing the safety and well-being of all students in the state by passing H.B. 1104. This new law ensures that existing Indiana law requiring at least one active shooter drill in schools each year, also requires they be conducted in ways that limit trauma to students and educators, without jeopardizing emergency preparedness. Learn more about the issue

194k

Supporters in the state

363

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

257k

Program participants, including repeats, in 4658 schools

855

Students involved in 51 SAVE Promise Clubs in schools throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Indiana

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

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. Indiana 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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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 Youth-Involved Shootings in Several U.S. CitiesRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Thanks House Appropriators for Approving Increased STOP FundingRead More
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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
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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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