There are simple, common-sense solutions that could end our nation’s gun violence problem. Instead, we make excuses, find other causes and are expected to look out for potential threats at every turn. It doesn’t have to be like this. #BanAssaultWeapons chicagotribune.com/2024/10/04/don…

Allowing concealed carry on public transit is a dangerous policy that will only increase the probability of violence. We need fewer guns in our transit systems — not more. #EndGunViolence fox32chicago.com/news/illinois-…

The evidence is clear: Fewer gun laws lead to increased danger in our communities. It’s time to implement popular, common-sense regulations to prevent tragedies. #EndGunViolence msmagazine.com/2024/10/11/gun…

The Supreme Court is on track to uphold a lifesaving regulation banning ghost guns. It’s time for them to make the right decision and keep these deadly, untraceable weapons off our streets. cnn.com/2024/10/08/pol…

If we don’t take action on a national level, gun violence will only continue to increase. It’s time for Congress to #BanAssaultWeapons and help states stop these tragedies. wpr.org/news/wisconsin…

According to a study from Northwestern Medicine, the 1994 assault weapons ban could have prevented nearly 40 mass shootings if it had stayed in place. We have the proof: Getting these guns off our streets keeps our communities safer. #EndGunViolence news.northwestern.edu/stories/2024/s…

Under another Trump administration, we’ll see the unraveling of common-sense, popular gun violence prevention regulations. This will only lead to more senseless tragedies in our communities. #EndGunViolence huffpost.com/entry/trump-wi…

While gun safety advocates saw a loss at the federal level, cities like Memphis showed us that legislation to #BanAssaultWeapons has the support of residents in red and blue states alike. It’s time to take this legislation to Congress! wreg.com/news/memphians…

The trends are clear across the nation: common-sense gun violence prevention measures lead to safer communities. It’s essential that we continue advocating for these policies to #EndGunVIolence shepherdexpress.com/news/community…

Polling shows that Americans support effective, sensible gun legislation in our country. We need Congress to listen to our voices and #BanAssaultWeapons to keep our citizens safe. news.gallup.com/poll/653489/ma…

The numbers are clear. At both the federal and state level, taking common-sense action to regulate the use of untraceable firearms leads to fewer of these weapons on our streets. We have the tools to address our gun violence epidemic — we must take action. thetrace.org/2024/11/ghost-…

The data continues to show that states with lax gun laws see increased instances of violence, including road rage incidents. Let’s bring #EndGunViolence nationwide and save lives. huffpost.com/entry/state-la…

Illinois has taken another crucial step in the fight to #EndGunViolence by passing Karina’s Law, which removes firearms from domestic violence situations. It’s time for laws like this to be implemented nationwide. abc7chicago.com/post/illinois-…

Gun violence prevention advocates have made progress over the last four years that will help them combat right wing extremist beliefs about firearms in the next administration. The fight to #BanAssaultWeapons will only get stronger over the next 4 years. theguardian.com/us-news/2025/j…

A federal appeals court just struck down a law preventing teens from buying handguns, a move that puts more guns in the hands of minors and fuels the cycle of violence. We need stronger gun laws — not weaker ones. #EndGunViolence nytimes.com/2025/01/30/us/…

With 6.5 million fewer firearms sold in 2024 than in 2020, communities are showing that they want to keep weapons off our streets. We must keep pushing for policies that reduce gun violence and protect lives. thetrace.org/2025/01/gun-sa…

After a tragic mass shooting in Sweden, the government is tightening gun laws, including restricting assault rifles like the AR-15. Other nations know that common-sense gun laws save lives — it’s time for our country to #BanAssaultWeapons federally. reuters.com/world/europe/s…

Last week marked seven years since the Parkland tragedy, a solemn reminder of the lives lost in this senseless act of violence. Enough is enough. It’s time to #BanAssaultWeapons nationwide and keep our children safe in our schools. usatoday.com/story/news/nat…

Legislators are taking action against deadly assault weapons, with Senator Kirsten Gillibrand introducing a bill to raise the minimum age to purchase them. This is a step in the right direction — it’s time for Congress to pass this bill. #EndGunViolence wnyt.com/top-stories/gi…

Here in Illinois, we take gun violence seriously — and we’ve proven that common-sense, research-backed solutions lead to a decrease in shooting deaths. From our work to #BanAssaultWeapons to the Peacekeeper Program, Illinois is leading the way. abc7chicago.com/post/governor-…