John–

Gun violence has become the leading cause of death for kids in America—and
because of the gun lobby's deadly agenda, gun violence is on the rise at
school sports events.

It's the logical outcome when lawmakers enable guns for anyone, anywhere,
any time, no questions asked.

With only a little over one week left until Election Day, we're working to
elect Gun Sense Candidates up and down the ballot everywhere.

Elections are just one way we're fighting to end this crisis. We're as
committed as ever to this work because our children deserve better. [ [link removed] ]Add
your name if you agree.

Moms Demand Action

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From: Shannon Watts, Moms Demand Action
Date: Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Subject: Add your name: Our kids deserve better

[ [link removed] ]Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

John–

We are continuing to see the devastating impact of the gun lobby's "guns
everywhere" agenda, as communities experience more gun violence in more
places: movie theaters, classrooms, block parties, music festivals, night
clubs, grocery stores—and now, youth sporting events.

[ [link removed] ]ESPN: "'A quiet phenomenon:' The rise of gun violence at school sports".
Picture shows security guards searching students on their way into a high
school sports stadium.

This violence isn't just happening every so often—it's happening with
alarming frequency. As ESPN recently reported, gun violence is on the rise
at school sports events. Young people, rather than enjoying a night with
their friends and classmates, are being traumatized.

We're as committed as ever to fighting the policies that enable this
violence. Our children deserve better. [ [link removed] ]Add your name if you agree.

We know why this is happening: Research shows that states with weaker gun
laws, like those with permitless carry, have higher rates of gun violence.
And even though shootings at school sports events have happened across the
country, the ESPN story found they are most tightly clustered in states
with fewer gun restrictions.

As a mom watching footage from football games like the one in Toledo, Ohio
on Saturday where people were running for their lives rather than cheering
for their teams, I'm terrified and infuriated for our country's young
people. Kids running from gunfire at sporting events is the logical,
dystopian reality of the gun lobby's deadly agenda: Guns for anyone,
anywhere, any time, no questions asked.

Youth sports are meant to help our children grow, develop, and have
fun—not traumatize them. It's time for lawmakers to prioritize public
safety to end this crisis.

Thank you for being a part of this movement.

Shannon Watts
She/Her/Hers
Founder
Moms Demand Action


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