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Nevada has had at least 29 mass shootings since 2020 and guns are the number two leading cause of death of children. While gun laws in Nevada are robust, lawmakers must do more to keep kids safe through gun safety, mental health and violence prevention. Learn more about what you can do to help.

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Nevada had the

16th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

2nd

leading cause of death for Nevada children.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Nevada had the

16th

highest firearm death rate in the U.S.

Gun fire was the

2nd

leading cause of death for Nevada children.

Take Action Now

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

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Increase Secure Storage of Firearms

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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23

children died by gun fire.

402

Nevadans died by suicide with a firearm.

3

mass shootings.

Data from the last reported year. See sources.

Mass Shootings in Nevada

The residents of Nevada have endured one of the worst gun violence tragedies on record, the Route 91 Harvest music festival shooting. On October 1, 2017, sixty people were killed when a gunman opened fire during a Jason Aldean performance from the 32nd floor of a Las Vegas hotel. More than 850 people were injured. It remains deadliest mass shooting in U.S. history. Six years later, in December 2023, three faculty were killed and one injured in a school shooting on the campus of University of Nevada at Las Vegas (UNLV). Reports from local authorities indicate that this was a planned attack.

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Gun Laws in Nevada

Enhanced background checks
Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles (assault weapons)
Secure / safe storage / lethal means
Temporary transfer

Our Impact in Nevada

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

87k

Supporters in the state

163

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

45k

Program participants in 81 schools, including first-time and repeat participants

167

Students involved in 5 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Nevada

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

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.

Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Seattle Festival Mass ShootingRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Targeted Mass Shooting of East St. Louis FamilyRead More
Press ReleaseSandy Hook Promise Statement on Fourth of July Weekend Shootings in Several U.S. CitiesRead More
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

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