Tell Congress: Suspected Terrorists Shouldn't Be Able to Buy Guns

The Issue

On November 5, 2009, Nidal Hasan shot 43 people at Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan was under investigation by the FBI for links to terrorism.

But in states like Texas and Nevada, suspected terrorists can purchase guns legally because there is no law blocking them from being able to do so. Felons and other dangerous people are prohibited from buying guns – suspected terrorists should be too.

This loophole has allowed more than 1,000 suspected terrorists to pass criminal background checks and buy guns legally – and it should be closed immediately. You have the power to help keep terrorists from easily buying guns.

Tell Congress to take action to close the Terror Gap. Sign this petition right away.

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Everytown for Gun SafetyPetition StarterI’m a Client Manager at Change.org, helping nonprofits find and connect with new supporters. Before coming to Change.org, I worked as a Strategist at Big Duck, which is a communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofits. Prior to that, I ran the Digital Engagement Department at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). I graduated from Fordham University and while I’ve lived in New York for over a decade now, I grew up all over the world as an Army brat. When I’m not geeking out over online engagement and social media for nonprofits, I am either taking a yoga class, cooking up something exotic, or running the Central Park loop.
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The Issue

On November 5, 2009, Nidal Hasan shot 43 people at Fort Hood, Texas. Hasan was under investigation by the FBI for links to terrorism.

But in states like Texas and Nevada, suspected terrorists can purchase guns legally because there is no law blocking them from being able to do so. Felons and other dangerous people are prohibited from buying guns – suspected terrorists should be too.

This loophole has allowed more than 1,000 suspected terrorists to pass criminal background checks and buy guns legally – and it should be closed immediately. You have the power to help keep terrorists from easily buying guns.

Tell Congress to take action to close the Terror Gap. Sign this petition right away.

avatar of the starter
Everytown for Gun SafetyPetition StarterI’m a Client Manager at Change.org, helping nonprofits find and connect with new supporters. Before coming to Change.org, I worked as a Strategist at Big Duck, which is a communications firm that works exclusively with nonprofits. Prior to that, I ran the Digital Engagement Department at Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America (IAVA). I graduated from Fordham University and while I’ve lived in New York for over a decade now, I grew up all over the world as an Army brat. When I’m not geeking out over online engagement and social media for nonprofits, I am either taking a yoga class, cooking up something exotic, or running the Central Park loop.
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The Decision Makers

Harry Reid
Harry Reid
Former US Senate - Nevada
John Boehner
John Boehner
Representative

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Petition created on September 18, 2014