Action Alerts Archives

Watch Our New Video

Monday, May 3rd, 2010

After watching the video, contact your legislators so we can close the outrageous loophole that gives criminals such easy access to guns.

We Can’t Stop Now - It’s Time to Take the Next Step

Thursday, March 4th, 2010

Under current law, anyone can get a gun in Wisconsin without undergoing a background check or even showing identification. That’s because nearly half of all guns purchased in the state are sold at gun shows, on the street, in homes, through classified ads or over the Internet by unlicensed sellers, who are not required […]

Volunteer to Collect Postcards in Your Community

Thursday, August 13th, 2009

Join WAVE’s Criminal Background Check Postcard Campaign

Tell Senators Feingold and Kohl To Oppose A National Hidden Handgun Law!

Friday, July 10th, 2009

July 2009
Call Your U.S. Senators Today! Ask Them to Oppose S. 845.
Last month we told you about guns in National Parks. This month it’s guns everywhere…
Dangerous legislation is pending in the U.S. Senate.
States currently have the power and authority to determine their own carrying concealed weapons (CCW) policies, but, if passed, S. 845, the […]

Call on the Legislature to Step Up and Protect the People of this State.

Wednesday, July 1st, 2009

July 2009
Send an Email in Support of Criminal Background Checks on All Gun Sales
Great news! The Democratic Party of Wisconsin passed a resolution calling on the Wisconsin Legislature to require criminal background checks on all gun sales in our state.
Please support this commonsense policy that will help prevent more gun violence tragedies by […]

Virginia Tech Massacre One Year Anniversary

Friday, April 4th, 2008

The Virginia Tech Massacre One Year Anniversary Press Conference and Silent Memorial Wednesday, April 16, 2008

Sign Our E-Postcard Today to Tell Your Elected Officials That You Want to Keep Guns Out of the Wrong Hands

Thursday, February 14th, 2008

The truth is that unless our leaders in Madison hear from us, they will never work to prevent gun violence and address the issue of gun trafficking with sensible solutions such as requiring background checks.
Consider these important facts:
* Nearly half of all gun transactions in Wisconsin occur legally in […]

TAKE ACTION: Donate Now to Save Lives.

Wednesday, September 26th, 2007

WAVE needs your generous support to advocate for measures to prevent gun violence, such as our campaign to require background checks on all gun sales.