Giffords

Giffords (stylized in all caps) is an American advocacy and research organization focused on preventing gun violence. 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 law center, and a super PAC. It was previously known in a different configuration as Americans for Responsible Solutions.