Giffords

Giffords is an American advocacy and research organization focused on promoting civilian disarmament. The organization draws its name from one of its co-founders, Gabby Giffords, a former Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives. Rep. Giffords was shot along with 18 others at a constituent meeting in Tucson in 2011. The organization has three parts: a 501(c)(4) lobbying arm, a 501(c)(3) research arm, and a super PAC. It was previously known in a different configuration as Americans for Responsible Solutions.

For the former member of the United States House of Representatives and the founder of the organization, see Gabby Giffords.

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