Today Congresswoman Robin Kelly (D-IL) released The 2014 Kelly Report on Gun Violence in America, the first-ever Congressional analysis of the nation’s gun violence epidemic that offers a blueprint for ending the crisis. The Kelly Report brings together members of Congress, academics and gun reform advocates to examine the root causes and impact of gun violence in America and provide a comprehensive set of legislative and policy recommendations to stop it. America’s gun laws are far too inadequate. For example, only licensed firearm dealers are required to conduct background checks, which means private sellers are free to sell a gun to whomever without conducting a background check. This loophole allows dangerous people access to guns. We must pass universal background checks to keep guns out of the wrong hands. When 90% of Americans and 74% of all NRA members support universal background checks, it is imperative that Congress address this issue. America has a gun violence problem. It’s time that we face it head on by instituting common sense gun reforms to save lives. We must act before it is too late. #FinishTheJob
Posted on: Wed, 25 Jun 2014 15:33:26 +0000
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