Nothing is normal right now, John.

To say the coronavirus has upended daily life feels like an understatement. It has changed everything about the way we operate. These changes have brought uncertainty, financial hardship, and social isolation, all of which take enormous tolls on our communities and threaten to increase gun violence.

In the vast majority of cases, these drastic changes are guided by public health and designed to keep our communities healthy and safe. But one change flies in the face of public safety and highlights the drastic misalignment of the federal government’s priorities. As gun sales reach record highs across the country, the federal government is making it as easy as possible for people to panic-buy firearms and ammunition by allowing drive-through gun sales.

Right now, for every one drive-through COVID-19 testing site in the U.S., there are 100 gun dealers that can now offer drive-through pick-up.

As our communities face the dual threat of gun violence and coronavirus it should not be easier to get a gun than a COVID test. Period.

We are continuing to lead the fight to stand up to the gun industry and prevent gun violence in Washington state. In the face of continued federal inaction and the threat of an increase in gun violence, our work is as urgent as ever. Can you give $5 to help us continue our lifesaving work?

Gun violence has proven that it won’t stop for the coronavirus. We can’t either. Please help us stay in this fight.

Thank you,
Renée