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May 20th, 2013
Now that the first shot has been fired from a 3-D printed gun, there’s great concern that this could lead to more gun violence and a deepening black market for illegal, homemade weapons. There are a number of initiatives that can be undertaken that will help decrease 3-D potential for violence and neutralize this threat.
First, the federal government is already seeking to ban, scrub and/or regulate this new technology. That doesn’t mean it will stop, because people always find a way to get the weapons they want. The advantage for us is that we can Read the rest of this entry »
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May 16th, 2013
Two thirds of all homicides and suicides in the United States involved the use of a gun. High-profile incidents such as the shootings inside the Century theater in Aurora, Colorado that claimed 12 lives and injured 58 others and the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting deaths of 20 children and six adults increased the emotional response to gun violence.
Congress and some state legislatures are considering, or have considered, legislation that would require background checks for anyone who buys a gun, a ban on high-capacity magazines (over ten rounds) and the ownership of assault rifles. At Read the rest of this entry »
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May 13th, 2013
Ways To Help End Gun Violence In Your Community
Writing Your Congressional Representative
One of the most powerful ways to influence legislature is lobbying. On a small scale, you can write a letter to your congressional representative. This will help notify your representative of major issues of concern within the community.
Start An Event or Festival
In addition, you can start a fundraiser and get local businesses on board in order to start a gun awareness festival. You can aim to improve the festival every year. In Read the rest of this entry »
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April 12th, 2013
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