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Mayors Launch National Campaign to Collect Missing Records and Close Loopholes

MAYORS, MARTIN LUTHER KING III AND FAMILY MEMBERS OF GUN VIOLENCE VICTIMS URGE CONGRESS TO FULFILL INTENT OF HISTORIC 1968 GUN LAW AND FIX NATION’S BROKEN BACKGROUND CHECK SYSTEM

Mayors Launch National Campaign to Collect Missing Records and Close Loopholes to Prevent the Next Mass Shooting and the Killing of 34 People Per Day With Guns

Campaign Launched Online at www.fixgunchecks.org

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North Carolinians Support Laws That Could Have Prevented Arizona Shooting

Recent poll shows support for background checks and handgun permits

North Carolinians across the board, including self-identified conservatives and gun owners, overwhelmingly support North Carolina's system of requiring permits to buy guns, and having background investigations conducted by sheriffs.

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Across the World

  • Arizona Gets an Official State Gun
  • Washington DC's Only Firearms Dealer Closing
  • Mystery Over Motive Behind Gun Shooting In Australia
  • US Senate Passes Bill Allowing Guns In Most Government Buildings
  • US Gun Lobby: 'Big Gun' States Will Toss Barack Obama
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Quick Facts

Guns kill more than 1,000 North Carolinians every year

Approximately one NC Child is killed by a gun every week.

In NC Guns account for 58% of all child violent deaths.

In 2007 in North Carolina 40% of youth suicides were committed with a firearm.

Almost 50% of Domestic Violence homicides are firearm related.

A UNC Study found that 43% of NC gun owners with small children leave their weapon unlocked

83.7% of North Carolinians support restricting handgun ownership to people who may be a danger to themselves or others.

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Meet the NRA

The leadership of the National Rifle Association is unaccountable and reflect poorly upon the majority of responsible gun owners.

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If you or someone you know is a survivor of gun violence or has lost someone to gun violence,
This link provides a list of county numbers which can refer you too local services including counseling and support groups.
North Carolinians Against Gun Violence Education Fund
P.O. Box 51565 Durham, NC 27717
919-403-7665
ncgv@ncgv.org
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