Shannon Watts
Shannon Watts

Shannon Watts was an Indiana mom when news of the tragic shooting at Sandy Hook School flashed on her television screen. That defining moment led her to found Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America—the leading force for gun violence protection, with chapters in all 50 states.

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MOMS DEMAND ACTION

The Power of Grassroots Advocacy

It takes a movement of moms to squash a powerful gun lobby. Here’s a look at what Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action have accomplished in the past 10 years.

Moms Demand Action Impact

10

YEARS OF
ADVOCACY

229

MOMS DEMAND ACTION
VOLUNTEERS ELECTED

10M

MOMS DEMAND ACTION
SUPPORTERS

500+

GUN SAFETY
LAWS PASSED IN STATES

50

STATES WITH MOMS
DEMAND ACTION CHAPTERS

90%

GUN LOBBY BILLS BLOCKED
IN STATE HOUSES

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