Alliance for a Safe Oregon Action

Alliance for a Safe Oregon Action This is a community dedicated to a civil dialogue about how we can work together to reduce intentional and accidental gun violence.

The Alliance for a Safe Oregon is on a mission to end gun related tragedies and build communities where all Oregonians feel safe and have opportunities to thrive We respect your passion and your point of view, and we ask that you share that respect for all members of this community whenever you post here.

Spring is here, and so is our Gardening Raffle!Donate by Monday at 5pm for a chance to win a prize pack full of gardenin...
05/21/2026

Spring is here, and so is our Gardening Raffle!

Donate by Monday at 5pm for a chance to win a prize pack full of gardening goodies that includes a one-of-a-kind handcrafted gardening shovel created from a melted-down firearm through the work of Guns to Gardens PNW.

The prize pack also includes:
— A $40 gift card to Garden Fever
— A garden tool bag
— Stainless steel gardening shears
— A signed copy of Families of a Feather by Fern Wexler

Here’s how to enter:
— Donate $20+ = 1 raffle entry
— Become a monthly donor = 3 raffle entries
Donation link: alliancesafeoregon.org/c3-donation

We can ship prizes anywhere in Oregon!

This Spring, help us grow safer, stronger communities — and maybe grow something beautiful in your garden, too.

PS: Are you as excited about the melted firearm garden tool as we are? Our friends at Guns to Gardens PNW are holding a gun decommissioning event on Wear Orange weekend in SE Portland. You can bring unwanted and unloaded fi****ms in exchange for grocery store gift cards. See more event details on their website: https://gunstogardenspnw.org/events

Gov. Tina Kotek has just signed a new law to help protect young people and vulnerable users from the harmful influence a...
05/18/2026

Gov. Tina Kotek has just signed a new law to help protect young people and vulnerable users from the harmful influence and poor guidance of AI chatbots. The law will require chatbots to connect users expressing suicidal thoughts with real-life support like the 988 Crisis Lifeline and clearly disclose when users are interacting with AI instead of a human.

This law is an important step in su***de prevention and reducing gun violence. Access to immediate support, compassionate human connection, and crisis resources can help save lives during moments of mental health crisis, especially when a firearm is accessible. As Mental Health Awareness Month continues, this new law is an important reminder that protecting mental health and preventing violence go hand in hand. Thank you to Gov. Tina Kotek for advancing protections for young people and people experiencing mental health crises.

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May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's talk about the impact of mental health on gun tragedies, and the impact of g...
05/11/2026

May is Mental Health Awareness Month. Let's talk about the impact of mental health on gun tragedies, and the impact of gun tragedies on mental health.

Most gun deaths in Oregon are su***des. Access to a firearm during a moment of crisis can turn a temporary feeling into a permanent loss. That’s why su***de prevention programs, secure storage of fi****ms, and access to mental health care matter.

At the same time, gun tragedies leave lasting emotional wounds behind. Survivors, families, witnesses, first responders, students, and entire communities carry trauma long after headlines fade. Anxiety, grief, PTSD, depression, and fear can shape everyday life for years.

Mental health support and gun violence prevention are not separate conversations. In Oregon, we need both: stronger community care and policies that help keep people safe during moments of crisis.

Every life saved matters.💚🧡

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The Alliance for a Safe Oregon celebrates mothers today! Wishing you a day of feeling loved and appreciated! If you’re g...
05/10/2026

The Alliance for a Safe Oregon celebrates mothers today! Wishing you a day of feeling loved and appreciated! If you’re grieving the loss of a mother or your child, we hold space for your grief. Know you are not alone today. We are fighting for an Oregon where no mother, child, or any loved one is taken too soon by gun tragedy. 🧡

Thanks to our volunteers who joined us for the University of Oregon Campus Walk this weekend. We walked in support for s...
05/04/2026

Thanks to our volunteers who joined us for the University of Oregon Campus Walk this weekend. We walked in support for su***de prevention and in solidarity with survivors. If you or someone you know is struggling with thoughts of su***de, please know that you matter. There is hope, and there is help. Calling 988 is a good place to start.

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Following weeks of high profile incidents of gun violence around the country, The Trump administration announced over 30...
05/01/2026

Following weeks of high profile incidents of gun violence around the country, The Trump administration announced over 30 proposed changes to federal gun regulations, weakening an already frail patchwork of policies meant to protect the public.

Here’s what you need to know as we continue to fight for gun safety in Oregon.

On April 16th, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was involved in a tragic act of violence in which he fatally shot...
04/28/2026

On April 16th, former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax was involved in a tragic act of violence in which he fatally shot his wife, Dr. Cerina Fairfax, inside their home before taking his own life. Dr. Cerina Fairfax was an accomplished dentist and devoted mother to their two teenage children, who were reportedly present at the home at the time of shooting.

Two days later on April 19th, a separate tragedy unfolded in Shreveport, Louisiana where a man took the lives of eight children and injured two women. Seven of the children were his own, with the eighth being a cousin, and the two women were reported to be his wife and his girlfriend. The children ranged from the ages of just 3 to 11 years old.

Domestic violence is an urgent crisis across the United States and in the state of Oregon. All gun violence is preventable, and domestic violence is no exception. Action must be taken to keep guns out of the hands of abusers, and with your support, we the Alliance for a Safe Oregon are fighting to keep families safe.

Join Alliance staff and volunteers in Eugene to support the University of Oregon’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. We’l...
04/28/2026

Join Alliance staff and volunteers in Eugene to support the University of Oregon’s Out of the Darkness Campus Walk. We’ll walk together with the UO community for the American Foundation for Su***de Prevention’s (AFSP) fundraising event, which engages youth and young adults in the fight to prevent su***de, the third leading cause of death among people ages 15-24.

According to the Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health, in 2023, 58% of all gun deaths were su***de. Their report also notes that su***des accounted for the majority of all firearm deaths every year since 1995. The rate of su***de by firearm in Oregon is significantly higher than the national average, at 76%. With increased awareness, investment in mental health resources, and secure firearm storage, we can take the right steps towards a reduction in firearm su***des.

Help support the AFSP by walking this Saturday or by donating through the link in our bio. Donations help cover the cost of providing mental health resources to high schools and universities, training support group facilitators, and providing funds that contribute to youth su***de prevention research. Your efforts, walking and fundraising, help make su***de prevention and mental health awareness a national priority. ***de

On April 2, 2026, Secretary of Defense Pete Hesgeth signed a memorandum allowing service members to carry their private ...
04/25/2026

On April 2, 2026, Secretary of Defense Pete Hesgeth signed a memorandum allowing service members to carry their private fi****ms on military installations. Policy without evidence and consulation is dangerous and this decision doesn’t protect service members—it puts them at greater risk. Our Firearm Su***de Prevention Program Director, Steve Schneider, wrote about how risky this memo really is and the implications of it when associated with military life.

To read Steve Schneider’s full op-ed, follow the link in our bio!

We’re excited to introduce ASO’s current interns: Taylor Bennett & Maria Rivera!Taylor Bennett – our Social Media Intern...
04/18/2026

We’re excited to introduce ASO’s current interns: Taylor Bennett & Maria Rivera!

Taylor Bennett – our Social Media Intern – has brought creativity and intention to ASO’s platforms. Her favorite internship moment was getting to know the team and contributing to a mission-driven environment. She’s especially passionate about building community and fostering connections across different backgrounds, which aligns closely with ASO’s work. In her free time, Taylor enjoys cross-stitching and learning about medieval history.

Maria Rivera – our Policy Advocacy Intern – jumped right into our work this past short session. Through lobby days, testimonies, and policy research, she’s already found meaningful ways to use her voice in advocating for gun sense policies. Her favorite internship moment was sharing her experience with the Alliance during a legislative wrap-up meeting featuring Rep. Sarah Finger McDonald. Outside of the office, Maria enjoys playing sudoku and watching movies.

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