Issue Position: Gun Safety

Issue Position

Americans support common sense legislation to keep guns out of the hands of those who pose a threat to our kids and families. It is critical to implement federally mandated universal background checks for all gun sales to keep guns out of the hands of convicted criminals and gun traffickers. The presence of a gun dangerously compounds the risk of impulsive acts of violence like spousal abuse or suicide, which is why it is important to implement waiting periods, or "cooling off" laws, which have been proven to decrease gun related violence by creating an important window of time for gun purchasers to reconsider their intentions which can lead to a change of heart and a life saved. Gun storage policies and raising the age for purchasing a firearm should also be considered to save lives.

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