On January 8, 2011, Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was shot while meeting with constituents in her hometown of Tucson, Arizona. The shooter killed six people and wounded 13 others, including Gabby. Despite her life-threatening injuries, Gabby embarked on a courageous rehabilitation journey, inspiring the nation.

Following the Sandy Hook shooting, Gabby and her husband, Navy combat veteran and retired NASA astronaut Captain Mark Kelly, announced the formation of an organization to fight the gun violence epidemic. Originally named Americans for Responsible Solutions (ARS), the organization quickly became a leader in the growing movement to save lives from gun violence. ARS worked tirelessly to advocate for commonsense gun safety laws at the local, state, and federal levels. Its influence grew rapidly as it helped educate officials and elect candidates who champion gun safety, shifting the playing field away from the gun lobby and further weakening its previously unchecked influence.

In 2016, Americans for Responsible Solutions joined forces with the Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence to expand its mission and increase its impact. The organization today known as Giffords pairs the unmatched legal acumen of the country's foremost experts on gun laws with the political know-how of a dedicated issue advocacy group, creating an unstoppable force for change.

Nearly 40,000 Americans lose their lives to gun violence every year. In communities, courts, and ballot boxes nationwide, Giffords fights to save lives from gun violence.