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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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We know that gun violence is preventable—and our lawmakers need to take action to treat it like the public health crisis that it is. Join us in advocating for common-sense gun safety laws and evidence-based solutions to support our communities.
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We are high school and college students who are working toward a future free from gun violence. Since 2018, we've been organizing in our schools and communities to demand actions that will keep our communities safe.
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With more than 500 groups across the country, Students Demand Action volunteers are showing up in every state to make our voices heard. Read about the work our volunteers are doing to make a difference.
Demand the gun industry step up and take action to save lives.
Guns are the number one killer of kids and teens in America, but the gun industry continues to evade responsibility for the harm they cause.
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.
Get StartedOrganize, lead, mentor, and inspire action by participating in the Summer Leadership Academy.
Founded in Summer 2019, and entering into its fifth year in 2023, the Students Demand Action Summer Leadership Academy is an opportunity for youth in communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence to host summer programs to empower low-income high school students and survivors to become community organizers.
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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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