IN 2020, FOR THE FIRST TIME EVER, FIREARMS WERE THE LEADING CAUSE OF DEATH FOR CHILDREN.
For too long, politicians have prioritized the profits and campaign contributions of firearm manufacturers, the gun lobby and their allies over the lives of our children and families.
This year alone, the United States has endured more than 400 mass shootings, resulting in the deaths of over 1,000 children and teens ages 0-17. (gunviolencearchive.org)
76% of those shootings that occurred in public involved an assault weapon and/or high-capacity magazine. (Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund)
Take action to make a meaningful difference in the lives of a young person who has lost a family member to gun violence, tell your state elected officials to support legislation that will ban assault weapons in Illinois, and provide critical resources to kids and families who have experienced trauma.
Go to https://www.kidsaboveall.org/landing/protect-our-kids/
In bottom right corner click on Contact Legislators to have a memo sent to our governor and 6 other legislators. Only takes a minute or 2 to do.
