The Gun Violence Prevention Committee was formed to coordinate the League of Women Voters of Alachua County (LWVAC) efforts to reduce gun violence in our community.

Gun safety and gun violence prevention are a legislative priority of the League of Women Voters of Florida (LWVFL). LWVAC supports the LWVFL’s efforts to enact legislation to improve gun safety and reduce gun violence. LWVAC also supports the City of Gainesville and Alachua County governments in their efforts to reduce gun violence in our community.

Positions

• We support handgun purchase, ownership, and use regulations.
• We promote social and economic justice and the health and safety of all Americans by supporting rules and regulations concerning the purchase, ownership, and use of handguns that consider balancing individual constitutional rights with the general interest and welfare of the community. 

Issues for Action

• Advocate to make gun violence prevention and gun safety a legislative priority.
• Review and support local policy initiatives of the City and County governments that align with the League’s position on gun violence prevention and gun safety.
• Attend future City and County meetings discussing gun violence prevention and gun safety.
• Attend future City and County events related to gun violence prevention and gun safety.
• Share gun violence prevention events and initiatives on League social media.
• Distribute gun locks to the public at League events.

Leadership

Get Involved

Please contact info [at] lwv-alachua.org (Gwendolyn) to join our next meeting.