1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

Assault rifles like the AR-15 pose an unacceptable risk to public safety and must be banned. The recent tragic shootings in Georgia and Pennsylvania highlight the devastation these weapons can unleash, claiming innocent lives and inflicting immense suffering on communities. While lawful gun ownership is a constitutional right, military-style firearms designed for maximum lethality have no place in civilian hands. Responsible gun legislation is urgently needed to prohibit the sale and possession of assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. This is not about restricting legitimate sporting or self-defense firearms, but addressing a clear and present danger. I urge you to support a reinstatement of the Federal Assault Weapons Ban and stand firmly against the proliferation of these weapons of war on our streets. Public safety demands courageous action to prevent more senseless mass shootings.