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Gun violence

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Gun Violence is a national issue. We have had multiple mass shootings time and time again. People are just walking schools and shooting it up. When does it end? How can someone just murder or even just injure someone with a gun. It’s unacceptable.

Each and every day someone is killed by gun violence that is occurring in our own country. We can blame it on mental illness. But that’s not realistic. Anyone can have access to any gun. Right now a background check is 3 days. When I applied for a job my complete background check took a whole month.

Background checks need to be longer and more thorough. If someone is arrested for any crime, they should NOT be allowed ownership of a fire arm.

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At the Brady Long Island Chapter we are United Against Gun Violence. We don’t want to change or take away anyone’s 2nd amendment. We want common sense gun laws that are fair to both sides of the spectrum. I’m the chapter leader Samantha. I would love to have anyone on Long Island that is tired of gun violence and who wants to be united join our chapter and become a member. Membership is 100% free. All we need is your support.

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