“A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.”
Contradicting longstanding legal precedent, the High Court has now crafted a new definition of the 2nd Amendment to our Constitution. The 5-4 majority decision, issued by Justice Scalia, […]

An article from the Shepherd Express on June 11th, 2008 reported on the appalling loophole that allow private gun transactions, and firearm sales at gun shows, to be conducted without common sense background checks.
Gun purchases at federally licensed dealers must first pass a background check, but secondary gun transfers do not have the […]

A Wisconsin Public Radio report by Gil Halsted interviewed Jeri Bonavia on Friday, June 6, 2008:

A Wisconsin gun control group is reacting to Attorney General J. B. Van Hollen’s decision Wednesday to issue a concealed weapons permit to a retired state justice department employee. A spokeswoman for the Wisconsin Anti- Violence Effort says […]

A Milwaukee Public Radio’s (MPR) report on June 3rd, 2008 focused on the illegal gun trade.

MPR interviewed WAVE Executive Director Jeri Bonavia who stated:
Jeri Bonavia agrees that young people who rely on handguns for safety or validation or obtaining money, need to learn a different way of living. She’s executive director of […]

As the nation marks the one year anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre, Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort is calling on Wisconsin lawmakers to help prevent future gun violence. Listen to Executive Director Jeri Bonavia on Wisconsin Radio Network.

Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort strongly encourages you to see this PSA about gun violence.

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

WAVE and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Call Jim’s Gun Supply’s Actions Grossly Irresponsible.
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Watch Milwaukee Fox News Channel 6 video of WAVE and Mayor Barrett’s press conference.

Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort called the actions of a Baraboo, Wisconsin gun dealer, ‘Jim’s Gun Supply’, grossly irresponsible for painting deadly […]

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 […]

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