Proposed law changes the “use of deadly force” guidelines.
AT ISSUE: Should the use of deadly force in the home get more protection?
Jeri Bonavia, executive director of the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort, said the bills are “a solution in search of a problem.”
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AT ISSUE: Should the use of deadly force in the […]

Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel: Credit Benny Sier, April 22nd, 2009. Onlookers contemplate some of the 450 shirts on display Wednesday and Milwaukee City Hall, part of an attempt by the Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort to raise awareness of gun violence. The 450 shirts represent the average number of gun violence victims in Wisconsin each year. The […]

The court threw out a plea agreement made by a man who thought he was protecting his right to buy a gun by pleading no contest to a disorderly conduct charge. Gil Halsted explains…
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4/13/09

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 […]

MILWAUKEE-They wore ribbons made for them by the famlies of the shooting victims and survivors.
One by one and side by side members of Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort took part in a ‘Lie Down’ tribute.
“Amazing Grace” could be heard on the flute and the orange ribbons could bee seen all the way from the eight floor […]

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.

WAVE and Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett Call Jim’s Gun Supply’s Actions Grossly Irresponsible.
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Wisconsin Anti -Violence Effort called the actions of a Baraboo, Wisconsin gun dealer, Jim’s Gun Supply, grossly irresponsible for painting […]

Jeri Bonavia, executive director of WAVE, said background checks are essential to ensure guns do not end up in the hands of dangerous individuals.