gun safety in the news
“The Science of Gun Violence” from Discover magazine is a great introductory article with authoritative and current data and findings. The author explores gun violence from a public health perspective.
Last week, the Supreme Court cleared the way for families of Sandy Hook Elementary shooting victims to sue Remington Arms Company, manufacturer of the rifle used in the assault. There’s now a clear path to challenge a 2005 federal law that shields gun manufacturers, dealers and distributors from lawsuits after gun-related crimes. Click here to read the NY Times article.
Want to learn more about state gun laws and how Florida stacks up? Visit Everytown for Gun Safety’s Gun Law Navigator.
Our next team meeting is 7-8:30pm, Monday, 25 Nov. in the Wesley Room, Allendale United Methodist Church, 3801 Haines Rd. N. Agenda items include national & federal gun safety updates, taking local action, the 2020 FL legislative session and outreach to legislators (incl. Rep. Ben Diamond in photo below). Contact gunsafety@lwvspa.org for more information.