Giffords is an American advocacy and research organization focused on preventing gun violence . The organization draws its name from that of its co-founder , Gabrielle 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
constituent meeting in Tucson in 2011
2011 Tucson shooting
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