About Our Movement

One Shot, One Story is a youth-led digital movement dedicated to raising awareness about gun violence in America through powerful storytelling. By sharing real, often-overlooked stories, we humanize the issue and inspire action.

Our Mission What We Do Our Team

Our Mission

Gun Violence is a National Crisis.

In America, 125 people are shot and killed every single day, and over 40,000 lives are lost to gun violence every year. All of us have been affected by gun violence, whether we realize it or not - we’ve grown up on lockdown drills and seen the headlines of shootings across the country. Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for our generation of youth, which is why we especially need to speak up about it.

Our Why

After our team’s personal experiences with two mall shootings and several conversations with other survivors and families impacted by gun violence, One Shot, One Story was born to turn an epidemic disproportionately affecting youth into a youth-led movement. One Shot, One Story is a registered 501(c)(3) youth-led nonprofit mobilizing youth to confront gun violence through storytelling and action.

Our Mission

To humanize the gun violence epidemic in America by sharing real, often-overlooked stories and inspiring youth-led action. We envision a future where stories spark empathy, empathy drives advocacy, and advocacy leads to safer communities. We believe that behind every shot is a story worth sharing.

What We Do

Our One Shot, One Story programs seek to humanize the issue of gun violence, driven by our motto that behind every shot is a story worth sharing.

Digital storytelling

We create short-form videos, compilations, and memorials of those affected by gun violence, ensuring victims’ stories are amplified, even when mainstream media turns a blind eye.

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Podcast

Through interviews with survivors, industry experts, and changemakers, we break down the stories, causes, and solutions behind gun violence — and how you can make a difference where you live.

Coming Soon

Articles & Memorial Map

Our original articles and interactive memorial map honor lives lost to gun violence and help visualize the nationwide impact while preserving personal stories.

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To translate all that awareness into meaningful action, our Trigger Change programs create the support young activists like you need to carry out grassroot efforts within your own community.

Advocacy Work

We advocate for evidence-based policies that reduce gun violence while respecting rights, connecting with legislators via meetings, phone banking events, and letters.

Community Events

We host booths at local events, holding important conversations with community members, distributing informational flyers, and distributing hundreds of gun safety resources such as free gun locks.