There’s no sugarcoating it—the future feels pretty bleak right now. There are devastating fires in LA. Trump’s inauguration is rapidly approaching. Crises abound.
But we’re here to remind you that despite it all, there’s still hope. We’re making progress and continuing the fight to end gun violence. Our work has led to meaningful changes and we’re super proud of that.
Yes, there’s still a lot more to do, but it’s important to celebrate all our wins. That’s how we keep our momentum going! Check out a few new gun safety laws hitting the books this year:
California
Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a series of laws to strengthen gun safety regulations, including implementing school safety programs and establishing a statewide Office of Gun Violence Prevention.
Firearm dealers will now need to provide consumers with details about the risks of gun ownership.
There’s also new guidance urging courts to expand considerations for gun violence restraining orders to include hate-based threats.
Colorado
Starting in July, Coloradans who apply for a concealed carry permit will be required to complete an eight-hour training class.
Delaware
University campuses are now considered part of the Safe School Zone, making it a felony offense to possess a firearm on campus.
Minnesota
Minnesota banned binary triggers, which allow the person pulling the trigger to double the rounds shot from the gun with the same amount of effort as shooting just one round.
New York
Gun dealers must now post signs warning consumers of the risk of gun ownership.
The state is also implementing a statewide registry of extreme risk protection orders, which helps keep guns out of the hands of those who are at risk of hurting themselves or others.
This work couldn’t have happened without people like you donating, signing petitions, and turning out to vote. It’s because of our years-long advocacy work and electing gun safety champions into state offices that these wins are possible. Thank you, thank you, thank you.
This year, even if progress at the federal level feels bleak, we’ve laid the groundwork for wins like the above in states nationwide. Will you join us?
We refuse to let our progress be stopped.
Onwards,
March For Our Lives HQ
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