To: The United States House of Representatives and The United States Senate
Tell Congress: Pass a stronger background check bill now
Background checks are an important way to stop prohibited people from purchasing guns. But holes still exist online, in newspaper ads, at gun shows, and between individuals. Congress has the power to stop this. Act now.
Why is this important?
Update: August 26, 2015
There have been over 200 mass shootings since we initially posted this petition and horrific shooting events continue to take place across the country. Stronger gun laws won't entirely solve our gun death and injury epidemic, but lawmakers can be part of the solution.
We need to keep the pressure on members of Congress to pass a stronger background check bill, among other important gun reforms.
Background checks are an important way to stop prohibited people from purchasing guns. In the last 20 years, over 2 million prohibited people have been stopped from buying guns. Nevertheless, holes still exist via online sales, newspaper ads, at gun shows (in most states) and between individuals.
Let's remind members of Congress that they have the power to reduce gun deaths and injuries.
Send a message to your House and Senate members to finish the job.