Massachusetts

Massachusetts has had 22 mass shootings since 2020. 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 Massachusetts safer by passing Federal School Violence Prevention Laws.

Massachusetts had the

lowest

firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Massachusetts had the

lowest

firearm death rate in the U.S. in 2021.

Take Action Now

Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Massachusetts 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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136

Massachusettsans died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

mass shootings in 2023.

Gun Laws in Massachusetts

Enhanced background checks

Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in Massachusetts

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

103761

Supporters in the state

684

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

600k

Trained students and adults in 1356 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

4369

Students involved in 236 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Massachusetts

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

State Issue

Increase School Violence Prevention

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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“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