October is Domestic Violence Awareness month and I want to tell you about the connection between domestic abuse and gun violence. We know that the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation makes it five times more likely that a woman will be killed. When domestic abusers kill their families, it’s too often because lax gun laws leave women and children vulnerable to armed abusers. That’s why we’ve worked with half of the country’s state legislatures to strengthen existing laws or to pass new domestic gun violence laws.

But we will never stop fighting to ensure lawmakers pass laws that protect domestic violence survivors from gun violence across the country. Let us know that you’re committed to this battle: Pledge your support and stand with domestic violence survivors.

If you or someone you know is experiencing domestic violence, call the National Domestic Violence Hotline at 1-800-799-7233, available 24/7, for confidential assistance from a trained advocate.

Thank you for your unwavering dedication.

Shannon Watts
Founder
Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America