Use your voice to hold our elected officials accountable for lax gun laws. Here is how to reach out:
Speak Up
The USA.gov link is a simple, fast way to look up state legislators, governors, and members of Congress.
http://www.usa.gov/Contact/Elected.shtml
Additional links:
Look up your representative in the House of Representatives:
http://www.house.gov/representatives/find/
Look up your state’s members of the U.S. Senate:
http://www.senate.gov/general/contact_information/senators_cfm.cfm
Write letters to the editor to newspapers. Here is an online directory of local and national news outlets including newspapers and television news networks:
http://www.usnpl.com/
To keep informed on current gun legislation and voice your opinion, you can visit:
http://www.popvox.com/blog/2013/issue-spotlight-firearms-113th/
There is no federal-level database that tracks gun deaths.You can help create a more complete picture of gun violence in America by emailing gun deaths in your area to slatedata@gmail.com You can see gun deaths since the Newtown massacre by clicking here.
Some key points to make in your communication:
Identify yourself as a member of One Million Moms for Gun Control.
One Million Moms for Gun Control was founded to demand action NOW to:
1) Ban assault weapons and ammunition magazines of more than 10 rounds.
2) Require background checks for all gun purchasers.
3) Report the sale of large quantities of ammunition to the ATF.
4) Limit the scope of concealed weapons laws at the state level.
Write the NRA
Send an email to the NRA at: http://contact.nra.org/
Through letters and support from concerned citizens, One Million Moms for Gun Control can demand common sense solutions that begin when Congress reconvenes in January. Together we will ensure that our administration takes the action necessary to end the violence.







