[ stdin# ]Zak Malamed



When I was 15 years old, I spoke at a New Yorkers Against Gun Violence
rally on my first-ever trip to Albany.

I was disgusted by what I saw on the news: photos of school hallways
turned into war zones, cell-phone recordings of screams and gun-shots, and
an endless stream of “thoughts & prayers” tweets from leaders. I felt like
I had to speak out.

But before I knew it, our nation’s problem with gun violence was more than
just news clips and videos.

I was enjoying a night out with friends when I saw an automatic rifle
lifted into the air. Three loud bangs rang out and I had to duck for cover
behind a parked car.

Thankfully, nobody was hurt. But that jolt of adrenaline, the
breathlessness, and the sudden fear that gripped me left me with a new
perspective.

I know how it feels to receive a frantic text from your sister when there
is an active shooter on her campus.

I can feel the pit in my stomach when I learned a close friend of mine was
killed by a stray bullet walking down the street.

Gun violence is personal, and must be approached with the sense of urgency
it deserves.

We need leaders who will not drag their feet or wait until the next
senseless tragedy. That is why I will fight for common-sense gun safety
reforms like assault weapon bans, red-flag laws, and universal background
checks.

In addition, we need to focus on preventative measures like funding mental
health initiatives and providing the best de-escalation training for
law-enforcement.

New Yorkers deserve to be safe – and you deserve leaders who will stop at
nothing to protect you and your family.

With gratitude,
Zak Malamed

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