John,

Recently, our primary opponent refused to answer “yes” or “no” on whether he would support a federal assault weapons ban.

On the heels of three devastating mass shootings – one of which took place in our state – supporting this commonsense measure is a no-brainer.

Now is the time for bold leadership, and in the wake of senseless violence, there is no room for the kind of political calculation our opponent is making.

This is a simple question to answer, and that answer is a resounding “yes.”

The choice in this race is clear. Democrat Matt Putorti is the only candidate who represents our values. Can you give $5 right now to help him pull ahead?

More than that, we need to implement the following reforms, and Matt Putorti is driven to fight for each in Congress:

• Universal background checks
• Red flag laws
• Closing the gun-show loophole
• Increased funding for the CDC to study gun violence
• A federal assault weapons ban
• Repealing the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act

As a lawyer, Matt devoted hundreds of pro bono hours to working with the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. He was part of a team that filed a lawsuit to ensure the national criminal background check system had accurate information so that guns were kept out of the hands of people who are legally not allowed to have them, like those convicted of domestic violence.

Matt is the only candidate in this race to present a plan to curb the gun violence epidemic. The call of the moment is too strong to ignore.

Please, to support honorable, decisive leadership, contribute to our campaign today. We deserve an action-taker in Congress, and Matt Putorti is that leader.

Thank you for your support,
Team Putorti