Hello,

The latest school shooting in Oxford, Michigan, is still on my mind.

As a nearly-40-year veteran of the U.S. Navy, I know what weapons of war are capable of. As a parent, I cannot even imagine what the victims’ families are going through.

We have a gun violence epidemic in this country – one that we can reverse if we are willing to actually stand up to the NRA and pass common-sense gun safety laws that are supported by 90% of Americans and even the vast majority of gun owners.

But Republicans like my opponent Chuck Grassley are standing in the way. Just days after 4 more families were torn apart forever, Grassley stood up and blocked Senator Chris Murphy’s bill requiring universal background checks for gun purchases.

It’s important that I hear from people like you and what you think can and must be done to stop the NRA and create safer communities for our kids and families. Will you click here now and take a quick survey to share your thoughts?

The time for just “thoughts and prayers” has long passed. It is time for action.

Thank you for being part of my campaign,

Mike Franken, VADM, U.S. Navy (ret.)