This is a HUGE moment, John, and you should be proud of all you've done to get this bill on the table - but there's still more work to do. That's why we're asking Senator Burr to keep up the bipartisan work and pass this bill in its current form - keeping it as strong as possible to prevent gun violence.
The newly introduced bill includes: - Enhanced background checks review process for 18-21-year-olds looking to purchase guns like rifles or shotguns
- Investment in child and family mental health services
- Incentives for states to adopt red flag laws to keep guns out of the hands of people who shouldn’t have them
- Accountability for people who evade requirements for federally licensed firearms dealers
- Penalties for when a person who can legally buy a gun turns around and sells it to someone who can’t legally buy a gun (straw purchases).
- Closing the dating partner loophole. This loophole allows former or current dating partners convicted of domestic violence to still possess firearms.
- $250 million for community violence intervention programs that are evidence based programs that take a public health approach to preventing gun violence.
Communities across North Carolina and the country desperately need commonsense gun safety laws. This proposed legislation is a good start. Now, it’ll take all of us to make sure it becomes law. Make a quick call to Senator Burr today to encourage him to keep the bill strong and pass it quickly!
Sincerely, Becky Ceartas
Executive Director, North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Action Fund |
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