My niece Veronika was a freshman at the University of California Santa Barbara with a bright future.

But last May, the unthinkable happened. A deeply disturbed young man went on a rampage. He killed six people, including Veronika, and injured 13 others before turning his gun on himself.

It was a tragedy that I never could have imagined. But the young man’s parents knew something was wrong. They saw the warning signs and tried to stop him from acting on his threats. Yet the law kept them from taking action to get him the help that he needed and to protect the community. California’s law changed, but that came too late for Veronika and so many others.

It doesn’t have to be that way here in Washington.

Earlier today, legislation to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders was introduced.  Extreme Risk Protection Orders will give families and law enforcement a court hearing to temporarily remove someone’s access to firearms when there is documented evidence that they are a threat to themselves and others. These Protection Orders will empower families and police to prevent tragedies and protect Second Amendment rights by requiring a judge to review sworn evidence.

This is a smart tool that will save lives. I’m signed on to be a citizen co-sponsor. Will you join me? Sign on now to be a citizen co-sponsor of this important legislation.

There are almost always warning signs before these tragedies, just as there were in the shooting that claimed my niece’s life. Extreme Risk Protection Orders will give the people best equipped to help a chance to act. But before that can happen, I need you to take action today to make sure these Protection Orders become law.

Please join me as a citizen co-sponsor. Together, our voices can make the difference.

I’ve seen how we can make a difference that save lives when we work together. Please stand with me in supporting Extreme Risk Protection Orders and help keep the momentum for smart gun policies.

Thank you for all of your support,

Jane Weiss
Aunt of Isla Vista Shooting Victim

My niece Veronika was a freshman at the University of California Santa Barbara with a bright future.

But last May, the unthinkable happened. A deeply disturbed young man went on a rampage. He killed six people, including Veronika, and injured 13 others before turning his gun on himself.

It was a tragedy that I never could have imagined. But the young man’s parents knew something was wrong. They saw the warning signs and tried to stop him from acting on his threats. Yet the law kept them from taking action to get him the help that he needed and to protect the community. California’s law changed, but that came too late for Veronika and so many others.

It doesn’t have to be that way here in Washington.

Earlier today, legislation to create Extreme Risk Protection Orders was introduced.  Extreme Risk Protection Orders will give families and law enforcement a court hearing to temporarily remove someone’s access to firearms when there is documented evidence that they are a threat to themselves and others. These Protection Orders will empower families and police to prevent tragedies and protect Second Amendment rights by requiring a judge to review sworn evidence.

This is a smart tool that will save lives. I’m signed on to be a citizen co-sponsor. Will you join me? Sign on now to be a citizen co-sponsor of this important legislation.

There are almost always warning signs before these tragedies, just as there were in the shooting that claimed my niece’s life. Extreme Risk Protection Orders will give the people best equipped to help a chance to act. But before that can happen, I need you to take action today to make sure these Protection Orders become law.

Please join me as a citizen co-sponsor. Together, our voices can make the difference.

I’ve seen how we can make a difference that save lives when we work together. Please stand with me in supporting Extreme Risk Protection Orders and help keep the momentum for smart gun policies.

Thank you for all of your support,

Jane Weiss
Aunt of Isla Vista Shooting Victim