Hi John,

It’s been one week since the Safe Summer gun violence prevention package was introduced in the state legislature, and we’re thrilled with the excitement that has been generated. Within hours of introduction, so many of you contacted legislators in support of the bills. But we need to sustain this momentum!

It takes less than 30 seconds to support these measues – and a safer Wisconsin. Add your voice now!

With gratitude,

Nick

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Sender: Nick Matuszewski
Date: 06/03/2025

Subject: Breaking News: Lifesaving Bills Just Introduced!

John,

We have huge news, and you’re one of the first to hear it! 

Just a few minutes ago, our closest allies in the Wisconsin State Legislature introduced a package of lifesaving gun violence prevention bills. You’ve shown that you are deeply committed to preventing gun tragedies, and now you can urge your legislators to support this critical progress. 

The package includes some of our top policy priorities—evidence-based measures shown to reduce gun deaths in states where these policies are already law. It contains bills to:

• Require background checks on all gun sales – because Wisconsin must keep dangerous weapons out of the hands of already-prohibited people.
• Create an extreme risk law – because those closest to someone in a crisis must be empowered to stop a tragedy.
• Reinstate the 48-hour waiting period, which Republicans rescinded – because rage and despair should never pull the trigger. 
• Prohibit ghost guns – because untraceable firearms keep showing up at crime scenes. 

Any one of these measures would save lives. Together, they could drastically improve the safety of Wisconsin children and communities.

Here’s the catch: While these measures are deeply popular, they won’t move forward in the legislature without bipartisan backing. That’s why it’s so important to contact your legislators today and urge them to support these bills!  

The timing for this announcement is not a coincidence. It comes just days before National Gun Violence Awareness weekend and at the start of summer, when, sadly, gun violence traditionally spikes. 

This means we absolutely cannot delay. We must tell our legislators now to cosponsor these bills and place the will – and more importantly, the lives – of Wisconsinites ahead of political games. 

Let’s have a safe summer. Let’s save lives.

Nick Matuszewski

Associate Executive Director

Wisconsin Anti-Violence Effort
P.O. Box 170393
Milwaukee, WI 53217
United States 

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