John, in the wake of yet another mass shooting incident, this time at a Nashville school - we ask the same questions and feel the same inevitable pain over and over again.

We need common-sense gun legislation. One step in that direction is reevaluating what weapons everyday people, including those with severe mental illness, have unrestricted access to purchase.

In a recent study by Pew Research, we see that over 90% of those polled believe that some restrictions should be in place for people who suffer from mental illness. There is also a growing trend in the number of those that believe assault-style weapons should be banned, or heavily restricted.

And while the stigma around mental illness continues to be pervasive in our culture, we must also take into account the types of behavior and patterns that tend to manifest into a mass shooting event.

It is possible to achieve both better mental healthcare, as well as better policies on gun ownership.

It starts with begging the question: why does anyone need a weapon of war? The AR-15 has been used in a staggering amount of mass-shooting events. But other assault-style weapons with high-magazine capacity have also been a go-to for these tragedies.

And the reasoning is simple: these weapons were designed and sold to cause a mass amount of damage in WAR.

An elementary school isn’t a warzone.
A concert isn’t a warzone.
A family gathering isn’t a warzone.
A new year celebration isn't a warzone.

But with the massive appeal and availability of these weapons, we have seen them become those sights of horrific violence.

There is a better way forward, and we believe it starts with our voices and our efforts.

John, join us in the fight for a better tomorrow. Chip in today to help recruit and elect leaders who will protect our communities, our neighbors, and our children from senseless violence by making common sense gun legislation an urgent priority.

Together, we can make a stand to enact the change America needs.

In solidarity, No Dem Left Behind