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Stop The Spread of Illegal Guns—Save Lives!

We have the chance to win! Let’s stop the illegal gun pipeline from pumping into Chicago’s streets—and putting lives at risk.

We have the chance to win a major victory for gun violence prevention—right now. Join us in urging Illinois Governor Rauner to sign a bill that will help stop the sale of illegally trafficked guns and prevent new gun dealers from opening near schools and daycares.

This bill can help save lives — especially in Chicago, where hundreds of people have died from gun violence in recent years, despite strong local laws. More than half of the guns used in Chicago’s violent crimes are coming from outside the state! We can help shut down this deadly gun pipeline.

⬇ Make Your Voice Heard ⬇

Governor of Illinois

Bruce

Rauner

State of Illinois

Dear Governor Rauner,

I am writing to urge you to sign Senate Bill 337, Amendment 3 once it arrives at your desk.
 
Gun violence is a human rights crisis, and this bill would take concrete steps to help curb the sale of illegally trafficked guns.

This bill will empower authorities in Illinois to crackdown harder on the sale of illegally trafficked guns within the state. Reducing access to guns is a key element in reducing gang violence.  Firearms used in violent crimes across the U.S., including those used by gangs, have often been trafficked. Federal data shows that at least 50,000 crime guns are diverted across state lines every year, though the true number is far higher, as most remain undetected. In Chicago, studies indicate that most guns used in violent crime originated from out of state and very few were purchased from federally licensed dealers. Indeed, 60% of the crime guns recovered were first purchased outside Illinois, with almost 20% coming from nearby Indiana.
 
This bill would also make communities safer with common-sense measures like preventing the sale of guns near schools and daycares; and training gun dealers throughout the state to identify illegally trafficked guns.
 
The nation is looking to Illinois: Will you help save lives by signing Senate Bill 337, Amendment 3?
 
Thank you for your attention.
 
Sincerely,

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