Issue Position: School Safety and Gun Violence

Issue Position

Hunting and sports shooting are a big part of Minnesota's culture, but gun violence doesn't need to be. We need to do something to address this issue.

This issue is divisive and used by partisans on both sides of the aisle for political gain. However, I believe there are solutions we can all support. We can start by enforcing the laws already on the books. But we need to do even more. We need to invest in public health research so we know what works to keep communities and gun-owners safe. We need to close the loopholes in the existing regulations that allow guns to fall into the hands of criminals. We also need to address the suicide epidemic and help those in need.

This issue doesn't need to divide us. We all want safety for our schools, communities, and gun-owners. The worst thing we can do is do nothing. In 2020 the Minnesota House passed bills that were supported by a majority of Minnesotans. I will continue to support these sensible solutions until we can get them passed by the Minnesotan Senate and signed into law.

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