The United States desperately needs stricter gun controls NOW.
According to the FBI there are 90 gun deaths every day in our country; nearly 40 percent of all firearm purchases are made at gun shows or through private sales and therefore require no background check; and 80 percent of criminals convicted of gun related crimes acquired their weapons through such private transfers.
Recently, New York State passed legislation which takes a comprehensive approach to gun control by:
- Conducting universal background checks.
- Banning assault weapons, and requiring handgun registration.
- Monitoring ammunition sales.
- Attempting to address mental health aspects of violent crimes connected to firearms.
We urge the President to adopt similar policies to reduce gun violence in America.