Gun Violence Prevention
Dignity for every body and every mind.
Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for children in America. It doesn’t have to be this way. With universal background checks, a renewed ban on assault weapons, safe storage laws, and investments in community-led prevention, we can save lives and build safer neighborhoods. In Congress, I’ll fight for common-sense reforms that most Americans already support.
The Basics
No one should be able to buy a firearm without passing a background check. I’ll fight for strong federal laws that keep guns out of dangerous hands and empower families to act when a loved one poses a threat to themselves or others.
Weapons of war don’t belong in our communities. I’ll support a renewed federal ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines that make mass shootings deadlier and more common.
Policing alone can’t solve gun violence. I’ll fight for major federal investments in local violence interruption programs, trauma recovery centers, and wraparound supports that break cycles of harm. Across the country, mayors and community leaders are already showing what’s possible when we trust the people closest to the pain to lead the way.
Gun responsibility is public safety. I’ll champion strong safe storage laws and real accountability measures that protect children, serve serious consequences for negligence, and prevent tragedies before they happen, because every life is worth safeguarding.
FAQs
Because it is. Like car crashes or tobacco use, gun violence follows patterns we can study, prevent, and reduce with proven strategies. Treating it as a public health crisis means focusing on prevention, safety, and saving lives.
Yes. States with strong background checks and red flag laws see fewer suicides, domestic violence deaths, and mass shootings. These laws respect the Second Amendment while saving lives.
Assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines are designed for war, not community safety. They make mass shootings deadlier and more common. A renewed federal ban will save lives without affecting responsible gun ownership.
Evidence shows that violence interruption, trauma recovery, and wraparound services reduce shootings and build safer neighborhoods more effectively than policing alone. Investing in community solutions means addressing root causes, not just symptoms.
