The ELPC Peace Committee is pleased to report that in response to the high prevalence of gun deaths, the U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy declared firearm violence in America a public health crisis. His recommendations include:
- Requiring safe and secure firearm storage, including child access prevention laws;
- Implementing universal background checks and expanding purchaser licensing laws;
- Banning assault weapons and large capacity magazines for civilian use;
- Requiring safety testing or safety features like other consumer products;
- Implementing effective firearm removal policies when individuals are a danger to themselves or others; and
- Creating safer conditions in public places related to firearm use and carry.
We hope that we can all support the Surgeon General, and join with the Peace Committee in support of CeaseFirePA. And we encourage everyone to ask their state and federal representatives to support sensible gun legislation.