Group Description

Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement of Americans fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. We pass stronger gun laws and work to close the loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our families. We also work in our own communities and with business leaders to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership. We know that gun violence is preventable, and we’re committed to doing what it takes to keep families safe.

We were founded by Shannon Watts, a mother of five. The day after the Sandy Hook tragedy, Shannon started a Facebook group with the message that all Americans can and should do more to reduce gun violence. The online conversation turned into a movement of moms, dads, students, families, concerned citizens and survivors working together with our partners in the gun violence prevention movement to end this uniquely American crisis.

Moms Demand Action has established a volunteer chapter in every state of the country and Washington, D.C. and is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than six million supporters and 375,000 donors.

Greater Mt Diablo Region covers Livermore, Dublin, Pleasanton, Danville, San Ramon, Walnut Creek, Pleasant Hill, Martinez, Orinda, Lafayette, Moraga, Alamo, Antioch, Brentwood, Concord, Clayton, Bay Point and Pittsburgh.

Meetings

We have meetings, actions and many events that are open to the public. We ask everyone to register for all events. Currently, most of our events are still virtual. A zoom link and/or event details are sent out after registration. Events can be found at https://momsdemandaction.org/events/.

Focus Areas

  • Gun Violence Prevention
  • School Safety
  • Gun Sense Action Network
  • Ghost Guns
  • Firearm Suicide
  • Update Background Checks
  • Disarm Domestic Abusers
  • Responsible Gun Storage
  • Elect Gun Sense Candidates
  • Extreme Risk/Red Flag Laws
  • City Gun Violence
  • Gun Violence & the Police
  • Hate Crimes
  • Gun Trafficking
  • Make the Gun Industry Accountable

Active Regions

  • Livermore Valley
    • Dublin
    • Livermore
    • Pleasanton
  • Diablo Valley
    • San Ramon
    • Danville
    • Alamo
    • Walnut Creek
    • Clayton
    • Pleasant Hill
    • Concord
    • Martinez
    • Bay Point
    • Pittsburgh
    • Antioch
    • Brentwood
  • Lamorinda
    • Lafayette
    • Orinda
    • Moraga

Activity Types

  • Advocacy/Lobbying
  • Legislative Work
  • Election Work
  • Rally/March
  • Education/Outreach
  • Phonebank
  • Texting
  • Postcard
  • Fundraising

Social Media