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HEADLINES ACROSS THE COUNTRY
Neighboring LDs, Friends of DEMs, and Fellow PCs:
Did you know there are more gun stores than Starbucks and Walmarts combined in this country?
According to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, as of January 2022, there were 139,629 active gun dealers in the United States.
And according to the Gun Violence Archive, at least 154 school shootings in the United States have occurred since January 1, 2013. And the number of lives taken by guns inside a place meant to be a safe space is heartbreaking.
Some of the specific measures that Democrats have advocated for include (but are not limited to):
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Expanding background checks: Democrats want to close loopholes in existing background check laws to ensure that all gun purchases, including those made at gun shows and online, are subject to a background check.
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Banning assault weapons: Democrats support banning the sale and possession of military-style assault weapons and high-capacity magazines.
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Red flag laws: Democrats have advocated for implementing red flag laws that would allow law enforcement officials and family members to petition a court to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to be a threat to themselves or others.
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Gun licensing: Democrats have proposed creating a federal gun licensing system requiring individuals to pass a background check and meet certain training and safety requirements before being allowed to purchase a firearm.
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Increased funding for research: Democrats have called for increased funding for research into the causes and prevention of gun violence.
Instead of coming to the table with real solutions, the Republican-led Tennessee House of Representatives voted Thursday to expel two Democratic leaders, Reps. Justin Jones and Justin Pearson. After another tragic school shooting, the Representatives had joined protesters demanding gun-control legislation at the state Capitol and proclaimed, "Enough is enough!"
Enough is enough. We need to protect our kids, not our guns.
We support our courageous legislators fighting for the safety of our schools, children, and teachers.
In solidarity,
Meg Patel
LD2 North Phoenix Chair
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