John,

As kids across the country are back to school, one thing should be certain: they’re safe.

But in America, that’s far from guaranteed.

Firearms are now the leading cause of death for children and teenagers in the United States. Not illness. Not accidents. Guns. Classrooms, hallways, and schoolyards—places that should nurture learning and joy—are instead shadowed by the threat of unthinkable violence.

We don’t accept that. And we know you don’t either.

At the Alliance for Gun Responsibility, we’re fighting every day for commonsense policies that will keep firearms out of dangerous hands and away from sensitive places like schools, hospitals, and public transit. These include:

Requiring permits to purchase firearms
Mandating secure firearm storage
Expanding gun-free zones in public and educational spaces
Holding negligent gun dealers accountable for illegal gun sales

These aren’t lofty ideas—they’re proven, achievable solutions. And they’re already saving lives in Washington State and beyond.

But to protect every child, every family, and every classroom, we need to take this fight further. And we need your help to do it.

This back-to-school season, chip in $5, $25, or whatever you can to support our mission. Together, we can create a future where schools are safe havens—not targets.

Your support fuels policy change, pressures lawmakers, and helps us build safer communities—one school, one family, one life at a time.

Let’s stand up for our kids.

Let’s make safety a guarantee—not a hope.

Thank you for being with us,

The Alliance for Gun Responsibility