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John, we can’t be safe anywhere, not even our homes.

Your house is supposed to be the place where you can relax and feel safe
after a long day. But gun violence has managed to ruin even the comfort of
your own home. 

Gun violence is the leading cause of death in the United States, and homes
are no exception to the violence. [ [link removed] ]This is what happened to Darien
Richardson, Jaycee “Lil Penny” Webster, and Mark Greenleaf Johnson. Their
lives matter, and they were stolen far too soon in their own homes. Read
their stories in the 30 under 30 magazine today to honor their legacy.

Darien is remembered as the girl who believed in second chances and loving
her neighbor. Her resilience was tested when two figures at the end of her
bed, with a privately bought gun that required no background check, pulled
the trigger. She spent months recovering from the gunshots and battling
PTSD. But at the end a bloodcloth provoked by the gunshot injuries ended
her life. 

Jaycee was the kind of kid that would fill the room with his laughter. He
loved his family so much, especially his 4 year old nephew he often looked
after. He was killed in his home, by a getaway car. The gunman had just
been released from prison for an illegal gun charge.

Mark is in his loved ones’ minds as the approachable neighbor and son. He
was always there to lend a hand to whoever needed it. And was killed while
doing exactly that. When a discussion between two neighbors over a parking
spot ended with one shooting the other, Mark went down to help and ended
up being another victim. 

Nationally there is no requirement for background checks in private gun
sales. This type of absence of gun control ends up taking innocent lives,
as our neighborhoods and communities are flooded with guns. The lack of
strong gun regulation has ended the lives of sweet kids who used to spread
love in their neighborhoods. 

[ [link removed] ]The fundamental safety a home brings to you, was tragically violated
for Darien, Jaycee, and Mark. That is why we need stronger gun safety
legislation. You can help fuel our fight for gun safety by donating
today.  



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