State Sen. Chris Larson
Press Release

Republicans Again Did Nothing to Address Gun Violence

"Republicans also rejected reinstating the 48 hour waiting period for handgun purchases."

By - Mar 20th, 2018 08:22 pm

Milwaukee, WI – Today, Senator Chris Larson released the following statement on Republican inaction on the epidemic of gun violence on the last day of session:

“Today, my Democratic colleagues and I offered common sense amendments to reduce gun violence and to take real steps to prevent gun deaths in Wisconsin. Students from all over the country are telling us two simple truths, that guns are killing their classmates and that we need to stop selling dangerous guns to dangerous people. Republican legislators ignored those students by rejecting these amendments.

“They rejected an amendment I offered which would have prevented individuals convicted of domestic violence from purchasing and possessing firearms. We know that violence tends to escalate and when domestic abusers are allowed to buy and possess firearms there can be tragic results. The fact is that with this vote, Republican legislators support allowing a dangerously violent person to purchase and own guns.

“They even rejected an amendment that would require universal background checks for all gun purchases. Most of our neighbors are shocked to find out this isn’t already law.

“Republicans also rejected reinstating the 48 hour waiting period for handgun purchases. This cooling off period would reduce both homicides and suicides. By eliminating this waiting period two years ago we, as a state, caved to the gun manufacturers lobby at the expense of our citizens. Senate Republicans chose to accept more needless gun deaths and their inaction will only increase the body count.

“Gun violence has touched all Americans. We need to acknowledge that this epidemic is uniquely an American problem. Today, my colleagues and I gave legislative Republicans ample opportunity to take real action to prevent more firearm tragedies, to help stem the tide of violence, and to give our neighbors and students what they asked us for: real solutions. In the end, those in power chose to ignore them and hope they go away.

They won’t.”

NOTE: This press release was submitted to Urban Milwaukee and was not written by an Urban Milwaukee writer. It has not been verified for its accuracy or completeness.

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3 thoughts on “Republicans Again Did Nothing to Address Gun Violence”

  1. Terry says:

    Well no surprise, Career Politician Walker took 3.5 million from the NRA, of course he and Republicans did nothing!

  2. GPS says:

    Terry, you are aware of the three parts of government? Governor Walker is in the executive branch. He signs bills into law. The legislative branch write bills to become law. Therefore, the governor has nothing to do with amendments to bills. Oh and BTW, what jobs outside of government has Chris Larson had?

  3. Terry says:

    I am aware. Are you aware that other Republicans are in the state are also bought and paid for by the NRA? Come on, at least try to think!

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