Demand Action Against Gun Violence
The United States faces a gun violence crisis unlike any other developed nation. Americans make up roughly 4% of the global population yet own an estimated 42% of the world's civilian firearms. Mass shootings occur nearly every single day, gun homicide rates far exceed those of peer nations, and firearm suicides account for the majority of all gun-related deaths in this country. This is not inevitable — it is a policy failure.
Experts in gun violence prevention have identified several concrete, evidence-backed steps Congress can take right now. Closing the private seller and gun show loopholes would ensure that background checks apply to all firearm purchases — a measure supported by more than 80% of gun owners. Expanding universal background checks to cover ammunition purchases and establishing a federal gun licensing system would further reduce the risk of guns ending up in dangerous hands. Reinstating the federal assault weapons ban — which expired in 2004 — and prohibiting high-capacity magazines would limit the deadliness of mass shooting events.
Beyond restrictions, Congress can also invest in proven community-based solutions. Programs like Ceasefire, which has operated for nearly two decades, use public health strategies and community outreach to interrupt cycles of violence in cities — yet remain chronically underfunded. Directing federal resources toward these initiatives could save lives without waiting for sweeping legislative overhauls.
Despite broad public support for these measures, Congress has repeatedly failed to act, in large part due to sustained lobbying by the NRA and other gun industry groups. Calling your representative is one of the most effective ways to push back. Let them know that their constituents demand common-sense action to end this epidemic.
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Hello, I am an assistant calling on behalf of a constituent, {{first_name}} {{last_name}} from {{city}}, {{state}} zip code {{zip_code}}. I'm calling to urge Representative {{representative_name}} to take immediate action to address the epidemic of gun violence in our country. I'm asking that {{representative_name}} support legislation to close the gun show and private seller loopholes so that all firearm sales require a background check, reinstate the federal ban on assault-style weapons and high-capacity magazines, expand universal background checks to cover both guns and ammunition, and increase federal funding for community-based violence prevention programs like Ceasefire that have a proven track record of reducing shootings. The American people — including the vast majority of gun owners — support these common-sense measures. I urge {{representative_name}} to listen to constituents, not gun lobbyists, and vote to protect lives.
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I am calling on behalf of {{first_name}} {{last_name}}, a constituent from {{city}}, {{state}} {{zip_code}}. This message is to urge Representative {{representative_name}} to take action on gun violence. The constituent is asking for support of universal background checks, closing the gun show loophole, reinstating the federal assault weapons ban, and increased funding for community violence prevention programs like Ceasefire. These are common-sense measures with broad public support, and I hope {{representative_name}} will stand with constituents on this issue. You may contact me at {{phone_number}} to discuss further.