About

Future Without Fear was founded on a simple belief: every Ohioan deserves to live free from the fear of gun violence. Our organization emerged from years of grassroots advocacy led by young people determined to create safer communities and hold elected officials accountable.

Our roots trace back to 2018, when Students for Gun Legislation was founded to provide young people with a platform to organize, advocate, and fight for meaningful solutions to gun violence in Ohio and across the country. What began as a student-led movement quickly grew into a powerful statewide network of thousands of young Ohioans, families, survivors, and allies committed to advancing commonsense gun safety policies.

Over the years, our advocacy helped drive legislative progress at the local, state, and federal levels. Most notably, we played a role in the successful passage of the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act of 2022, the first major federal gun safety legislation enacted in nearly four decades. In recognition of that work, our leaders were personally invited to the White House for the signing of this historic legislation, demonstrating the impact that dedicated grassroots organizing can have on public policy.

Yet while progress was being made nationally, Ohio continued moving in the wrong direction. Despite overwhelming public support for commonsense gun safety measures, the Ohio Legislature has repeatedly prioritized the interests of powerful gun lobby organizations over the safety of Ohio communities. Laws that weaken firearm regulations, including permitless carry and state preemption measures, have made it more difficult for local communities to enact solutions tailored to their needs and have left many Ohioans feeling less safe.

Recognizing that lasting change requires political power, Future Without Fear was created to transform Ohio’s political landscape and elect leaders who will prioritize public safety over special interests. As a state-level Political Action Committee, we are dedicated to building a gun-sense majority in Columbus by supporting candidates who believe in evidence-based solutions to reduce gun violence and protect Ohio families.

Through strategic investments in voter outreach, digital communications, direct mail, television, radio, and grassroots engagement, Future Without Fear works to educate voters, mobilize supporters, and win critical legislative races across the state. We believe that Ohio’s future should not be defined by fear, but by safe neighborhoods, strong communities, and leaders willing to put people first.

Together, we are building an Ohio where every person can thrive, every community can feel secure, and every child can look toward the future without fear.