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Posted on August 3, 2026

Leave the Lead at the Range

What You Can Do To Protect Your Family From Firearm-Related Lead Exposure … read more

Posted on June 3, 2026

Resources for the families and survivors of the Sandy, Oregon mass shooting on May 31, 2026

The family mass shooting in Sandy, Oregon, has left us devastated by the tragic loss of life and the profound impact this violence will have on the entire community. Those killed were Jenna Mary Overson, 37; her mother, Mary Beth … read more

Posted on May 25, 2026

FFS: Family & Firearm Safety

When was the last time you checked that your firearms are secured? Twice each year, millions of Americans check smoke alarms and replace batteries because small preventative actions save lives. COEF, the Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation, believes firearm safety deserves … read more

Posted on December 4, 2024

You have a right to say “no” to guns in your home

Homeowners, renters, and people who have control over a private premise (e.g. people who host an event at a rented home such as an AirBnB) have the right to prohibit firearms on the premises. A sign advising people that firearms … read more

Posted on October 28, 2018

Vigil October 28 for Pittsburgh

Sunday, October 28th, at 4:00 p.m., a Metro-wide Vigil will be held at Congregation Beth Israel (1972 NW Flanders St, Portland, OR 97209), where Rabbi Michael Cahana is Senior Rabbi. The Vigil is in response to the horrible mass shooting … read more

Posted on May 3, 2017

Ashland, May 20. How to Prevent Gun Violence: The First Step is Showing Up

Please RSVP at this link to save your spot. Penny Okamoto from COEF will discuss current state and federal bills and present information about suicide prevention in rural Oregon. Free and open to the public but space is limited. Come to … read more

Posted on May 2, 2017

How to Prevent Gun Violence: The First Step is Showing Up

Please RSVP at this link to save your spot. Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation (COEF) along with Gun Owners for Responsible Ownership (GOFRO) and Moms Demand Action will come together on Saturday, May 13, in Bend to host a community conversation about … read more

Posted on October 1, 2016

Remembering Roseburg One Year Later

On the first anniversary of the Umpqua Community College shooting, Ceasefire Oregon and the Ceasefire Oregon Education Foundation send our deepest sympathies to the families and friends of those whose lives were taken by gunfire. We hope you have found … read more