We can uphold the 2nd Amendment and work to reduce gun violence at the same time.

 

We all agree that reducing gun violence is a good thing.

• We need to support the rights of legal, lawful gun owners.

• We need to discuss and address the roots of anger and violence in America, including:

  • The loss of the American dream and the rise of hopelessness.

  • The rise of political division and extremism in American politics.

  • Lack of access to mental health care.

  • An erosion of traditional values in America like honesty, common decency, and love for one another.

  • Media bosses willing to bend the truth in whatever direction that suits them.

• We need to be able to speak freely and study all possible solutions regarding gun violence.

  • Increase research funding and remove limits on policy recommendations regarding the causes and solutions of gun violence.

• Background checks

  • Establish and adequately fund a universal background check system for all persons purchasing a firearm.