www momsdemandaction org WHO WE ARE Modeled after

www. momsdemandaction. org

WHO WE ARE? • Modeled after Mothers Against Drunk Driving • Founded the day after Sandy Hook • Grassroots movement • Fighting for public safety measures to protect people from gun violence • Chapter in every state of the country • Part of Everytown - 5 million supporters and more than 350, 000 donors

WHO WE ARE NOT? • We are NOT just Moms • We are NOT anti-gun – We are anti-gun violence • We are NOT against the 2 nd Amendment • We are NOT a partisan group

Moms Demand Action focal points: • Criminal background checks on ALL gun sales • Promote gun safety (Be SMART) • Create enforceable laws • Support Gun Sense candidates We believe in common sense, evidence-based public safety measures

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Students Demand Action

Ohio Legislative updates • HB 178 Permit-less carry • HB 123 – School security / youth suicide awareness education and training (Sandy Hook Promise) • Red flag bill?

Federal Legislative updates • HR 8 – Federal Background Check • For the first time in 20 years, the House passed major gun safety legislation. Waiting to see what will happen in the Senate.

Actions YOU can take! TEXT READY to 644 -33 to join us in this fight PLAN to attend one of our monthly meetings CALL your lawmakers VOTE use your voice RECRUIT 5 new people

Upcoming Events July Membership meeting – Shepard library Saturday July 13 @ 9. 30 am 850 N Nelson Rd, Columbus, OH 43219 August Membership meeting – Northwest library Saturday August 24 @ 10. 00 am 2280 Hard Rd, Columbus, OH 43235

Thank you for the opportunity to be here! Questions?