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Gun violence still a big issue despite flurry of election topics, advocates say
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From June 28 to October 1, 2024, at least 134 people were killed in 148 mass shootings in the U.S.; Nicole Hockley, CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, emphasizes ongoing gun violence epidemic; Johns Hopkins report shows gun violence is leading cause of death for U.S. adolescents under 19; August poll ranks gun violence eighth in importance among voters; 61% of Americans believe it's too easy to obtain a gun; 58% support stricter gun laws; Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz advocate for gun violence prevention; Trump and Vance oppose most gun-control laws; 88% favor preventing mentally ill from buying guns; 79% want minimum age for gun purchase raised to 21; young voters, termed 'the lockdown generation', are particularly engaged on this issue.
#GunViolence #Elections #Advocacy #Polls #GunControl #YouthEngagement #Politics #PublicSafety #SandyHook #Nra
https://ruralradio.com/maxcountry/abc_news/gun-violence-still-a-big-issue-despite-flurry-of-election-topics-advocates-say-abcid89a7dd33/
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From June 28 to October 1, 2024, at least 134 people were killed in 148 mass shootings in the U.S.; Nicole Hockley, CEO of Sandy Hook Promise, emphasizes ongoing gun violence epidemic; Johns Hopkins report shows gun violence is leading cause of death for U.S. adolescents under 19; August poll ranks gun violence eighth in importance among voters; 61% of Americans believe it's too easy to obtain a gun; 58% support stricter gun laws; Vice President Kamala Harris and Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz advocate for gun violence prevention; Trump and Vance oppose most gun-control laws; 88% favor preventing mentally ill from buying guns; 79% want minimum age for gun purchase raised to 21; young voters, termed 'the lockdown generation', are particularly engaged on this issue.
#GunViolence #Elections #Advocacy #Polls #GunControl #YouthEngagement #Politics #PublicSafety #SandyHook #Nra
https://ruralradio.com/maxcountry/abc_news/gun-violence-still-a-big-issue-despite-flurry-of-election-topics-advocates-say-abcid89a7dd33/