Do This: Tell Lawmakers to Ban Assault Weapons

By now you’ve heard from some survivors of mass shootings, and you’ve learned about the true cost of active shooter drills. And you’re probably wondering why we are spending billions of dollars for active shooter drills instead of addressing the actual problem of gun violence. Mainstream women (and men) are becoming increasingly frustrated at the lack of action by our elected officials. We knowquote: Students want change... They want to see [lawmakers] banning assault weapons. that active shooter drills are just a bandaid on the problem of gun violence, and not a solution.

Ready to take action? 

It’s past time to support gun sense legislation – join students and parents across America and tell Congress to support an assault weapons ban. Click here now to send a letter to your lawmakers. We’ve written it for you–all you have to do is click a few buttons! Thanks for taking action this week.

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