Baltimore-area Catholic sisters are urging residents to “Put the Guns Down” as part of a city-wide advertising campaign for Gun Violence Awareness Month in June.

Amid a significant decline in homicides and non-fatal shootings, the campaign is seeking to further reduce – and ultimately put a stop to – gun violence in the Baltimore region.

Homicides in Baltimore were down nearly 24% in the first five months of 2025, compared to the same period of 2024. Meanwhile, there have been almost 40 fewer non-fatal shootings compared to last year, WJZ reported .

But the Catholic congregations warn the loss of federal grants , as well as the advancement of a bill in Congress to require states to recognize one another’s concealed carry firearms permits and standards, could unravel much of the wo

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