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Gun Violence Prevention

​LWVUS POSITION IN BRIEF

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
This year, the LWV- Wilmette will:
  • Stay vigilant to keep passed legislation from being reversed
  • Educate membership on GVP issues and provide advocacy opportunities
  • Investigate state and local legislative opportunities for GVP
  • Provide action opportunities for members

NEWS

U.S. Congress Considers Gun Control Bills
 
Fix the FOID bill falls short in IL Senate

Northbrook New GVP ordinances

Deerfield Assult Weapons Ban Appeal

RESOURCES

End Family Fire- Gun Safety in the Home
 
Talking Gun Safety with Other Parents 

Illinois Council Against Handgun Violence 
 
Gun Violence Prevention Pack Illinois (Gpac) 
 
Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence  
 
Brady United Against Gun Violence

Everytown for Gun Safety
 
Moms Demand Action 

Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Policy and Research ​

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