About Us

People for a Safer Society is a gun violence prevention organization that was founded in early 2013, shortly after the Sandy Hook Elementary School tragedy. The organization aims to educate people and raise awareness on gun violence. 

The organization facilitates advocacy that can make a difference on local, state, and federal levels. In addition to pushing for common sense gun laws, People for a Safer Society informs communities about non-legislative solutions, such as divestment from gun manufacturers. 

People for a Safer Society is based in Skokie, Illinois, and has engaged communities throughout the Chicagoland area.

GREAT NEWS! The Illinois legislature passes Gun Dealer Licensing!
The Gun Dealer Licensing Act, Senate Bill 1657, would encourage best business practices among gun dealers and hold corrupt gun dealers accountable in Illinois. The bill would: 
  • require the licensee and employees of gun shops to undergo background checks,
  • allow law enforcement to inspect gun shops, and
  • require video security for gun shops to prevent theft 
This bill would help stem the flow of illegal guns to Chicago. Illinois needs statewide gun dealer licensing!

​Senate Bill 1657 passed out of the Illinois legislature on Feb. 28!  Thanks to everyone who made phone calls and filed witness slips! Your action was effective! 

IMMEDIATE ACTION NEEDED!
​The bill is now on the Governor's desk. TAKE ACTION NOW!
1.) Call Governor Rauner and ask him to sign the bill! Chicago office: (312) 814-2121, Springfield office: (217) 782-0244
2.) Sign the petition to Governor Rauner! Click here to sign the petition. 
3.) Share this information with your networks! Share our posts on Facebook and social media. 
Upcoming Dates 

National School Walkout: March 14 at 10 a.m.
Walk out of school for 17 minutes

March for Our Lives: March 24
Rally and marches in Washington, DC and Chicago

National High School Walkout: April 20
Columbine Anniversary

Fast Facts
  • Gun violence in the United States claims over 30,000 lives annually
  • A gun in the home makes the likelihood of homicide three times higher, suicide three to five times higher, and accidental death four times higher
  • States with weak gun laws and high rates of gun ownership had the highest death rates in the nation. Meanwhile states with strong gun laws and low rates of gun ownership had the nation's lowest gun death rates. - Violence Prevention Center
  • In the United States guns kill twice as many children and young people as cancer