1. United States
2. Calif.
3. Letter

I am writing to you today as a concerned citizen in the wake of the tragic mass shooting that occurred at Apalachee High School in Georgia. This horrific act of violence marks the 45th school shooting in the United States just this year alone. As your constituent, I am imploring you to take immediate action to address the epidemic of gun violence that continues to claim innocent lives in our schools and communities. It is unconscionable that in a nation as prosperous as ours, our children cannot attend school without fearing for their lives on a daily basis. The unrelenting toll of gun violence, particularly mass shootings carried out with military-style assault weapons, demands that we implement stricter gun control measures without further delay. We need universal background checks, bans on high-capacity magazines and assault weapons, red flag laws, safe storage requirements, and other evidence-based policies proven to reduce gun deaths. The lives of our children and the soul of our nation depends on your moral leadership at this critical moment. I urge you in the strongest possible terms to stand up to the gun lobby, put the safety of your constituents above politics, and fight tirelessly to pass stricter gun control legislation. We cannot allow one more precious life to be stolen by the scourge of gun violence. The time for thoughts and prayers has long passed - we need bold action now. I look forward to hearing about the SPECIFIC steps you plan to take to address this crisis.