TAKE ACTION TO END GUN VIOLENCE

Georgia: Safe Storage Saves Lives!

Do you know what the number one cause of death for Georgia kids is? Guns.

In 2020, guns became the leading cause of death for children in Georgia, surpassing motor vehicle deaths, cancer deaths, and deaths caused by other injuries. However, Georgia law does not make it unlawful for an adult to leave unsecured firearms accessible to unsupervised minors.

We have a responsibility to the kids in our state to end these senseless tragedies. The lives of our kids and teens are on the line. Gun owners need to be responsible and accountable for their firearms.

Our elected officials have the power to change Georgia law and keep our kids safe. Take action today and let them know that you want them to prioritize safe storage legislation in Georgia.

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Dear {contact_data~title}

My name is {user_data~First Name} and I am a GA resident. I am writing to ask you to prioritize safe storage legislation and education in Georgia. Gun violence is the #1 cause of death in children and teens in the U.S. and in Georgia. In this country, and in our state, if a child or teen dies, the most likely reason is that they were shot. However, Georgia law does not otherwise expressly make it unlawful for an adult to negligently or recklessly leave unsecured firearms, including handguns and long guns, accessible to unsupervised minors. We must change this. We must require gun owners to keep their firearms securely stored.

Safe storage legislation is important to me because storing firearms securely protects children and teens by preventing unintentional shootings, gun suicides, and gun theft. We have a responsibility to the kids in our state to end these senseless tragedies. Gun owners must be responsible and accountable for their firearms. Kids and teens should not pay the price for negligence. Safe storage legislation will assist in putting a stop to these preventable tragedies by ensuring that gun owners are properly securing their firearms and making them inaccessible to children, teens, and anyone else who should not have access to them.

As an elected official, you have the power to prioritize safe storage. One life lost is too many, so I ask that you make safe storage a priority focus in your work.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

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