John–

October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month. This devastating crisis
isn't unique to America, but lax gun laws are—and guns are more likely to
turn abuse fatal.

Abusers with firearms are five times more likely to kill their female
victims, and guns further exacerbate abusive power dynamics.

Research shows, however, that homicides in domestic violence relationships
drop when state legislatures prohibit people subject to a domestic
violence restraining order from having guns. Our lawmakers can curb this
deadly crisis right now by passing policies that disrupt abusers' access
to guns.

In 17 days, we can elect leaders up and down the ballot who are committed
to disarming abusers, protecting women and families, and ending our
nation's deadly gun violence crisis. [ [link removed] ]Have you made your plan to vote
yet?

[ [link removed] ]MAKE MY PLAN

At every level of government, our leaders have the power to pass
common-sense policies that protect survivors of domestic violence. That's
why we must vote all the way down our ballots—for state legislators,
school board members, and local judges who are committed to keeping us
safe.

And the choice at the top of the ticket couldn't be clearer: One candidate
has spent her entire career protecting women and families from domestic
violence and gun violence, and the other was found liable for sexual
abuse.

76 women in the U.S. are shot and killed by intimate partners every month,
and we deserve lawmakers who will prioritize survivors and protect our
lives. [ [link removed] ]Find out where, when, and how to cast your ballot for Gun Sense
Candidates on or before November 5.

Building a future free from gun violence is going to take all of us.

See you at the polls,

Everytown for Gun Safety Victory Fund

[ [link removed] ]P.S. Want to help us get out the vote for Gun Sense Candidates? We're
hosting a Weekend of Action on Oct 18–20. Find an event near you to get
involved.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the
National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7, for
confidential assistance from a trained advocate. You can also find more
resources on legal assistance in English and Spanish at [ [link removed] ]WomensLaw.org.


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