The majority of Mothers of America made a promise after Newtown that we would not move on again from another mass shooting without action. We must join together to say that this is not acceptable: not in this community, and not now.
— Shannon Watts, founder of One Million Moms for Gun Control
The non-profit organization One Million Moms for Gun Control is urging organizers of the East Coast Fine Arms Show to cancel its event this weekend out of respect for the still grieving community of Newtown, Connecticut. The show is slated for Stamford, just 40 miles from the Newtown shooting site. Westchester Collectors, Inc. is putting on the show.
Shannon Watts, founder of One Million Moms for Gun Control, agrees with Stamford Mayor Michael Pavia that the timing of the show is too soon.
“The idea that life has already returned to normal for the community of Newtown less than one month after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School is shocking. Newtown residents have not even had a full month to heal,” said Watts. “Allowing this show to go on without protest would be tantamount to saying, ‘It’s time to move on.’ The mothers of America made a promise after Newtown that we would not move on again from another mass shooting without action. We must join together to say that this is not acceptable: not in this community, and not now.”
Kara Baekey, of the Fairfield County, Connecticut, Chapter of One Million Moms for Gun Control said, “As a lifetime resident of Fairfield County, the same county as Newtown, I believe it is too soon for a gun show to be held so close to Sandy Hook. We are still under the microscope of the media, our children are still asking questions, and we are asking for time to grieve. Instead of hosting a gun show, we should be working to strengthen our state and federal gun laws. This is not the time to be celebrating and marketing guns in Connecticut.”
The 8th Annual East Coast Fine Arms Show will take place in Stamford, CT, at the Plaza Hotel located at 2701 Summer Street, presented by Westchester Collectors.
About One Million Moms for Gun Control:
One Million Moms for Gun Control, a nonprofit that supports common sense gun measures, was formed in the immediate aftermath of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting in Newtown, Connecticut, on December 14, which claimed 26 lives—20 of them children. Our goals: 1) Reinstate the ban on assault weapons and related magazines. 2) Close gun-show loopholes that encourage private gun sales without background checks. 3) Set boundaries on how much ammunition a person can purchase. 4) Limit the scope of concealed weapons laws at the state level. For more information, visit onemillionmomsforguncontrol.org
Perhaps the U.S. should pull out of Chicago? Body count: In the last six months 292 killed (murdered) in Chicago. 221 killed in Iraq AND ^^^ Chicago has one of the strictest gun laws in the entire US. ^^^ ^^ The leadership in Illinois - all Democrats. ^^ President: Barack Hussein Obama Senator: Dick Durbin House Representative: Jesse Jackson Jr. Governor: Pat Quinn House leader: Mike Madigan Atty. Gen.: Lisa Madigan (daughter of Mike) Mayor: Rahm Emanuel Thank you for the combat zone in Chicago. Of course, they're all blaming each other. Can't blame Republicans; there aren't any! Chicago school system rated one of the worst in the country. Can't blame Republicans; there aren't any! State pension fund $78 Billion in debt, worst in country. Can't blame Republicans; there aren't any! Cook County ( Chicago ) sales tax 10.25% highest in country. Can't blame Republicans; there aren't any! This is the political culture that Obama comes from in Illinois. And he, and Malloy, are going to 'fix' "gun violence," and politics for us???
If children kill themselves, or harm others with guns that are in the house, is that being a good parent? How many people each year are killed , only because they owned a gun? Either suicide, the fact that an intruder pulled the trigger only after seeing a gun, or kids who accidentally find their parents weapons -- we certainly know that Adam Lanza tried to purchase his own gun unsuccessfully, so he used his mother's gun. its a mistake to consider guns as only positive in one's home. They are a danger. Ive been a soldier --and never had a gun in my house-and my kids were ok.... To tell parents that they should have a gun in a house full of kids, in order to be safe--is crazy dishonest. One time a gun advocate will take the time to explain why england has much tougher gun laws--far far far fewer guns, and there were only 39 gun murders in 2009 compared to 9,000 in the United States. When I hear that explained, then Ill start listening. Until then, Ill just be bored with the 'people kill-guns dont---its my 2nd amendment -and fears of a tyrannical govt or home invaders.
Over 4 million and counting assualt weapons have been sold since the shooting at Newtown while Congress prolongs the ban. This is how they stimulate the economy. The ban should have happened the day of, it will be months before a ban is in place. By that time, it too late.
I dont think congress prolonged the ban. they let it lapse. And this was a domestic incident...not really the best example of where gun laws would work.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vCwz8FIV2l4
You are SO CORRECT !!!!!! Isn't it STRANGE that those who mAKE THEIR fORTUNE'S PORTAYING VIOLENCE Disapprove??? All of you Look yourselves in the mirror for you are "Cut Throats" in many other diffent forms. Agressive Business, climbing the Social ladder just living in Fairfield County. I will say it Again--Put your emotions aside--Think!!!!! --act as a team for NO SIDE is either right nor wrong !! How about practicing "26" "acts of Kindness" to each other rather than bashing each other. Politicians and the News Media will m"Make hay" over this----we need to [prograss forward in a POSITIVE manner.' Take the Time today to THINK !!!!!!!!
When dealing with violence we have to keep in mind that we are talking about a multivariate problem whose solution(s) cannot be covered in a couple of Facebook posts. Now, in the context of gun control a few points are worth noting: - We need to abstain from the extremes (no one is advocating banning all guns) and favor reasonable changes that will produce a safer society - To counter a famous NRA phrase we could say 'People don't kill lots of people, people with automatic guns kill lots of people'. Even this phrase needs more qualification. - With regard to all the other facts, arguments, and correlations, I found these links (and comments) instructive http://www.slate.com/blogs/crime/2012/12/16/gun_control_after_connecticut_shooting_could_australia_s_laws_provide_a.html http://www.guardian.co.uk/news/datablog/2012/jul/22/gun-homicides-ownership-world-list http://www.asymptosis.com/guns-murders-and-the-rule-of-law-running-the-numbers.html - In the end it really boils down to our (your) vision of the future and the direction we want to set for ourselves - a nation where one person's rights to own a gun is balanced by another person's rights to live in a weapons free environment and not be so terrified of their fellow citizens all the time. This is after all the land of the free and home of the brave.......
As for guns being used inside the home of the gun owner. Responsible gun owners ALWAYS have their guns in safes or on their person. My father owned guns my entire life. Never once was it left laying around for me to look at let alone touch. When I was old enough, he put me into scouting and taught me gun safety. Not for me or our family. Incase I walked into another home where the owner was not responsible. As for your England explanation, there, you got one. And it's the truth. You won't believe it, but that's how it is.
Are you drunk or are you on drugs?
Who is coming for you? Quick look outside your window!
Have all you gun grabbers studied DEMOCIDE? That's what happens to innocent civillians when a tyranical government that is successful in disarming them. Death by government against unarmed populations account for more murders than all the wars combined. The 2nd amendment was not written to guarantee the right to hunt, it was written to guarantee the safety for Americans against the possibility of a future tyranical government. Those who advocate the elimination of the 2nd amendment, advocate GENOCIDE, DEMOCIDE, and DEATH by GOVERNMENT. The foundation of DEMOCIDE, is GUN CONTROL.