Gun Violence Prevention:
Welcome to the Gun Violence Prevention Action Focus Page. The LWV- Wilmette works to support efforts that will reduce gun violence here in our Village, in Chicago, in Illinois and around the country. We are grounded by the positions of LWV- US and IL and continue to view this important work as a cornerstone of our programs.
LWV- US Position on Guns
The League of Women Voters believes that the proliferation of handguns and semi-automatic assault weapons in the United States is a major health and safety threat to its citizens. The League supports strong federal measures to limit the accessibility and regulate the ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety. (As adopted in 1990 and amended at 1994 and 1998 Conventions.)
The LWV- Wilmette is an active partner in the Coalition created by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. In the past two years, Illinois has made a significant impact legislatively through passage of the Gun Dealer Licensing Bill and the Firearm Restraining Order, but there is more work to be done.
LWV- US Position on Guns
The League of Women Voters believes that the proliferation of handguns and semi-automatic assault weapons in the United States is a major health and safety threat to its citizens. The League supports strong federal measures to limit the accessibility and regulate the ownership of these weapons by private citizens. The League supports regulating firearms for consumer safety. (As adopted in 1990 and amended at 1994 and 1998 Conventions.)
The LWV- Wilmette is an active partner in the Coalition created by the Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence. In the past two years, Illinois has made a significant impact legislatively through passage of the Gun Dealer Licensing Bill and the Firearm Restraining Order, but there is more work to be done.
Current Calls to Action –
Federal Background Checks- the House of Representatives has passed a background check bill, but the Senate has not. Please contact Senators Durbin and Duckworth and tell them to fight for background checks in the Senate.
Contact Details:
Senator Durbin
Phone: DC Office 202.224.2152
Chicago Office 312.353.4952
Senator Duckworth
Phone: DC Office 202.224.2854
Chicago Office 312-886.3506
Federal Background Checks- the House of Representatives has passed a background check bill, but the Senate has not. Please contact Senators Durbin and Duckworth and tell them to fight for background checks in the Senate.
Contact Details:
Senator Durbin
Phone: DC Office 202.224.2152
Chicago Office 312.353.4952
Senator Duckworth
Phone: DC Office 202.224.2854
Chicago Office 312-886.3506