What we know about the Thousand Oaks bar shooting:
* Suspected gunman, identified as Ian Long, confirmed dead
* He is believed to have acted alone and used a .45-caliber pistol
* A sheriff's sergeant was among the dead; at least 23 others injured https://t.co/e3xFwDERig
The grief, the crowds, the anger - it‘s no more helpful than thoughts and prayers unless we ACT.
Make the #MarchForOurLives more than a moment - join the movement.
Text ACT to 64433 to join @MomsDemand.
Learn how to #ThrowThemOut: https://t.co/YEmjw1Yit4
This is a prime example of how arming teachers puts children and educators at risk of injury or death.
Educators, join the fight to keep guns out of schools. Text EDUCATORS to 64433. https://t.co/wDh1mBLDCn
We're so proud of our founder, @shannonrwatts, who has led our movement with passion and courage, even in the face of great adversity. #InternationalWomensDay https://t.co/y3WJhazeQ7
An actual Florida lawmaker: “We've been told to listen to children and do what they ask. Are there any children on this floor? Are they making laws? Do we allow children to tell us we should pass a law that says no homework? No. The adults make the laws."
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The Latest: Police say the gun used in a shooting at a Central Michigan University dormitory that left a student's parents dead was registered to the suspect's dad. https://t.co/4GL8E0eB17
The First Two Months of 2018 (real-time data as of 3/1):
-2,341 gun deaths
-4,013 gun injuries
-91 children shot/killed
-448 teenagers shot/killed
-251 defensive gun use incidents
-265 unintentional shootings
-358 armed home invasions
-36 mass shootings
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Our Commonwealth’s responsible, bipartisan gun laws are saving lives. House GOP is trampling on our state’s right to protect our communities & law enforcement. #StopCCR#HR38
As of December 4th, this year there have been:
-14,346 gun deaths
-29,155 gun injuries
-681 children shot or killed
-3,012 teenagers shot or killed
-1,872 incidents of defensive gun use
-1,880 unintentional shootings
-326 mass shootings
-285 police officers shot or killed
Feds seek to take back guns from 4,000 people the background check system should have blocked from buying weapons because they had criminal records, mental health issues, etc.
This is a start. We need more done NOW, though.
#GunControl#BanAssaultWeapons https://t.co/6NMh7B5nUG