As a concerned member of our community, I've been witness to the tragic phenomenon of the steady increase in youth deaths due to firearm accidents over the past years. It is a frightful reality that has personally impacted me and many others around me. Implementing a mandatory weapon safety class prior to firearm purchase could be a major step towards reducing these preventable tragedies. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, accidental firearm deaths among children have increased by 30% from 2014 to 2017 (CDC, 2018). Through the education and proper servicing of firearms, we can potentially decrease these devastating statistics. In this program, the future firearm owners would learn about the proper usage, storage, and precautions in handling their weapons, lessening the chance of mishaps due to ignorance or improper handling. It’s our collective responsibility to ensure that we and the generations that follow remain safe, even while exercising our constitutional right to bear arms. Enhance firearms safety now. Your signature can pave the way for a safer society. Sign the petition.

A timeline for a proposed class can be found here