The League of Women Voters of Ohio and of Bowling Green condemn the proliferation of handguns and assault weapons and call for strong federal measures to limit accessibility and regulate ownership by private citizens, especially keeping the deadly AR-15 out of civilian hands.
Strengthening the background check system, expanding the laws to include background checks for private sales, gun shows, and on-online purchases are necessary steps.
Citizens can make a difference. Contact your Ohio statehouse senators and representatives regularly until progress is made to curtail gun violence.
Judy Knox,
Chair, Voters’ Service Committee, League of Women Voters of Bowling Green Ohio
Lee Hakel
President, League of Women Voters of Bowling Green Ohio
