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We’re young activists committed to ending gun violence in our communities.

We’ve grown up in the midst of America’s gun violence crisis. In fact, we’ve been called the “school shooting generation.” Now we’re rising up and organizing in our high schools, colleges, and communities across the country to demand action to end gun violence.

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Add your name: Commit to vote.

We shouldn’t have to live like this—and we won’t stand for inaction from our lawmakers any longer. Send a message urging your U.S. Senators and Representative to reinstate the bipartisan Assault Weapons Ban now.

Commit to Vote!

Join an Upcoming National Virtual Phonebank Session

Join us to phonebank for gun sense candidates and get the vote this election cycle, No prior experience needed! We'll make sure you're fully prepared to talk to voters, provide the script, and answer any questions/doubts you may have.

Take action to make schools safe from gun violence.

We need meaningful action—not just from elected officials, but also from our schools—to keep us safe. As young people, we can be a part of the change.

Learn More About School Safety
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Call on your school to divest from the gun industry’s #KillerBusiness.

Gun companies have not and will not change until the havoc they’ve caused finally hits their bottom line. Find your school and add your name to the campus petition demanding your school to stop investing in the gun industry.

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Share your story.

Students like you are using their voices to make sure the gun industry hears our message: We will not back down. Tell us your story to be shared via email, social media, or blog.

Submit Your Story
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Help your peers register to vote.

Every year, millions of Americans turn 18. You can help register your peers to vote by hosting a voter registration drive at your school.

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Wear your support for gun safety.

We are determined to fight for our lives, our dreams, and our communities. Show you're in this fight with us by wearing your support for gun safety with Students Demand Action merch.

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