we #WearOrange to demand a future free from gun violence

For the 11th year, we invite everyone to #WearOrange on June 6, 2025, National Gun Violence Awareness Day, and attend events leading up to and throughout Wear Orange weekend, June 7-8. Together, we will remember the millions of lives stolen or impacted by gun violence and take action in their honor.

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Wear orange on National Gun Violence Awareness Day, June 6, 2025, and share your #WearOrange photo on social media!

more than awareness

Making a difference starts with small steps—and as we Wear Orange, we recognize we all have the power to act. This year, community members across the United States will be focusing on some of the concrete steps they can take to recommit to a culture of responsibility, safety, and power. 

People choose to observe Wear Orange in different ways. For some, it’s a time to strengthen partnerships and build bridges across communities. For others, it’s an opportunity to recommit to responsible gun ownership and securely storing guns in homes and cars. For all of us, it’s about showing up, sharing resources, and simply starting conversations.

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I’m a community member or volunteer. how can I participate in Wear Orange?

Before Wear Orange Weekend:

  1. Mark your calendars with a reminder to #WearOrange on June 6 (National Gun Violence Awareness Day) and throughout Wear Orange Weekend.
  2. Sign up to attend a local event.
  3. Post to social media to tell your network what Wear Orange event(s) you plan to attend, and encourage them to join you or find an event in their area by using our event lookup tool.

On National Gun Violence Awareness Day and During Wear Orange Weekend:

  1. Attend an event: Every year, local partners and gun safety advocates hold events with everything from community beautification projects to food drives, community gatherings, and more. This year, advocates will once again participate in every state and D.C.
  2. Talk to friends, family, and neighbors: Start a conversation about gun safety and why it matters in your community. You may discuss the importance of securely storing firearms in homes and cars, the value of supporting local violence intervention programs, or other ways to help prevent gun violence.
  3. Wear Orange: Get out any orange tees, scarves, hats, pins, sneakers, or more, and wear them loud and proud throughout Wear Orange Weekend. Whether you’re heading to the farmers market, walking the dog, or meeting up with friends, how you wear orange shows support for gun violence prevention.
  4. Post on social media: Wear or hold something orange (or get creative with anything orange from around your home), snap a selfie, and post it using #WearOrange to show you’re all in for gun violence prevention. Want some help showing your Wear Orange spirit? Use our photo frame tool to show why you’re committed to ending gun violence in America. You can also make a dedication in your post to share why you’re taking part. Examples include: “Today, I will #WearOrange…”
    • “…in honor of my beloved child, [XXX].”
    • “…because I’m a hunter, and I know secure gun storage can save lives.”
    • “…because organizations like [XXX] continue to make a difference and reduce gun violence in my community every day.”

I’m a company, brand, or organization. how can I participate in Wear Orange?

  1. Use your platforms: Turn your company logo, social media avatars, and/or website orange, or add a Wear Orange message to any newsletters, in-store signage, or email signatures. Some partners have also chosen to add a statement to their website like “X Company is a proud supporter of Wear Orange. Learn more at www.wearorange.org.”
  2. Use your space: Light your building orange on the evening of June 6, hang a sign in your window, or offer your storefront, office, or campus as a space for a local event. 
  3. Design a product focused on Wear Orange’s mission: Create a product inspired by gun safety and include a statement like “X Company created this product in support of Wear Orange. Find out how you can demand a future free from gun violence at www.wearorange.org.” Just a heads up: please don’t link product sales to any donations. If you’re interested in this type of engagement, our team can work with you on getting it over the finish line. 
  4. Partner with local leaders: Collaborate with local Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action groups, other organizations, nonprofits, schools, faith communities, and more to co-host events and amplify community impact.
  5. Sponsor a Wear Orange program or event: Your company can make a direct donation.
  6. Engage your employees: Bring your team together for a lunch and learn, panel discussion, or roundtable conversation about gun violence featuring experts or survivors with lived experience, or encourage staff to wear orange for a company photo to be posted on social media.

If you’re a company, brand, or organization interested in participating in Wear Orange or have questions, please email  partnerships@everytown.org.