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Giffords Law Center. The Giffords Law Center is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting gun safety and preventing gun violence in the United States. Founded in 2014 by Gabrielle Giffords, Tom Cotter, and Eric J. Bloch, the organization is named after Gabrielle Giffords, a former U.S. Representative from Arizona who was shot and seriously injured in the 2011 Tucson shooting. The Giffords Law Center aims to reduce gun violence through advocacy, education, and community engagement.

History and founding

The Giffords Law Center was established in 2014, shortly after Gabrielle Giffords announced her retirement from Congress. The organization was founded to continue Giffords' work on gun safety and to promote her vision of a safer America. The center is headquartered in Washington, D.C., and its founders include Tom Cotter, a lawyer and gun safety advocate, and Eric J. Bloch, a former Arizona state legislator.

Mission and activities

The Giffords Law Center is focused on promoting gun safety and preventing gun violence through a variety of activities, including advocacy, education, and community engagement. The organization works with Congress, state legislatures, and local governments to promote gun safety laws and policies, such as universal background checks, red flag laws, and safe storage laws. The center also provides training and technical assistance to law enforcement agencies, school administrators, and community organizations on gun safety and violence prevention.

Key legislative and policy initiatives

The Giffords Law Center has been involved in several key legislative and policy initiatives, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019, which aimed to expand background checks for gun purchases. The organization has also advocated for extreme risk protection orders, which allow law enforcement and family members to seek a court order to temporarily remove guns from individuals who pose a risk to themselves or others. Additionally, the center has worked to promote gun safety laws in states such as California, Connecticut, and New York.

Impact and recognition

The Giffords Law Center has had a significant impact on gun safety policy in the United States. The organization has been credited with helping to pass several key gun safety laws, including the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2019. The center has also received recognition for its work, including the 2019 Gun Safety Innovator Award from the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence. Gabrielle Giffords has also received numerous awards for her work on gun safety, including the 2014 Jefferson Award for Public Service.

Leadership and organization

The Giffords Law Center is led by Gabrielle Giffords, who serves as the organization's chair. The center's president is Lori Stokose, a former Arizona state legislator. The organization has a staff of experts in gun safety policy, advocacy, and education, and is supported by a network of volunteers and donors. The Giffords Law Center is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, which allows it to accept donations from individuals and organizations. Category:Gun safety organizations in the United States