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Maryland had the
29th
highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.
Gun fire was the
1st
leading cause of death for Maryland children in 2021.
Maryland had the
29th
highest firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.
Gun fire was the
1st
leading cause of death for Maryland children in 2021.
Take Action Now
Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Maryland 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.


35
children died by gun fire in 2021.

310
Marylanders died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

22
mass shootings in 2023.

Mass Shooting in Maryland
Maryland has seen a number of mass shootings in recent years. Of note, at a July summer block party, just before Independence Day 2023, two people were killed and 28 injured in a mass shooting in Baltimore. This included 15 young people who were injured.
Gun Laws in Maryland
Our Impact in Maryland
Throughout Maryland, Sandy Hook Promise has engaged youth & adults in our mission and prevention programs.

256k
Supporters in the state

529
Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

158k
Trained students and adults in 329 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

331
Students involved in 15 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state
Prevent gun violence in Maryland
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Increase School Violence Prevention
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