Washington

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Washington

Washington has had 40 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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Join us right now and urge your representatives to make Washington safer by passing Secure Storage Laws.

Washington had the

40th

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

Gun fire was the

1st

leading cause of death for Washington children in 2021.

Washington had the

40th

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

Gun fire was the

1st

leading cause of death for Washington children in 2021.

Take Action Now

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

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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children died by gun fire in 2021.

617

Washingtonians died by suicide with a firearm in 2021.

mass shootings in 2023.

Mass Shooting in Washington

Among the mass shootings in Washington was a tragic killing in Vancouver. In December 2023, a man fatally shot his wife, their two adult daughters and his brother before killing himself inside the home. Authorities were called to the house after the suspected shooter texted someone and indicated that he had “harmed others” there.

Gun Laws in Washington

Enhanced background checks

Restricts certain semi-automatic rifles

Secure storage

Temporary transfer

Our Impact in Washington

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

312k

Supporters in the state

590

Volunteer Promise Leaders who help raise awareness & engage communities

148k

Trained students and adults in 370 schools to Know the Signs and prevent violence

706

Students involved in 23 SAVE Promise Clubs throughout the state

Prevent gun violence in Washington

You can help make Washington 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