Do This: Preventing Gun Violence

Over the past few weeks, we’ve been discussing gun violence in America. And in just that short period of time, our country has been rocked by another mass shooting at a high school and a second alleged assassination attempt on a former president. It is clear that gun violence is a nonpartisan issue — and one that threatens us all.

So how do we make our families and communities safer? Experts have shown that there are ways to reduce gun violence: requiring background checks on all gun sales; promoting the secure storage of guns; allowing for Extreme Risk Protection Orders (also known as Red Flag Laws); keeping guns out of the hands of domestic abusers and violent offenders; and supporting programs for mental health and community violence intervention. We just need politicians who are willing to turn these common sense solutions into laws!

And here’s something you can do right now in under five minutes — Tell your Senators and Congressperson to support common sense legislation to reduce gun violence. We’ve made it easy for you. Start by filling out the form directly below — or at this link — and our tool will walk you through the rest. We’ve even written a message you can use or customize to your liking.

Nothing will change until our laws do, so your representatives need to hear from you! Be a part of the solution and send your message today.


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