Gun Violence Prevention & Safety

Gun Violence Prevention & Safety

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The Gun Violence Prevention & Safety 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.

Collaborators

LWV of Broward County's Gun Violence Prevention Committee distributes gun locks through community partners as part of their Lock It Up! program, makes presentations about gun safety in the community, and distributes locks and rack cards to preschools. Learn more here.

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Moms Demand Action - Alachua County lobbies for legislation to reduce gun violence, injury, and death and opposes bills that will increase gun violence, partners with Be Smart for Kids to educate parents and guardians about safe gun storage, and supports partner organizations to encourage a culture of responsible gun ownership in our community. Check this site for more information and to get involved.

Leadership

Committee Chair: info [at] lwv-alachua.org (Gwendolyn Saffo)
 

Get Involved

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

Issues: 
Violence Prevention
Gun Control
Urban Policy
Committee Contact
Contact Name: 
Gwendolyn Saffo
Contact Number: 
352-448-5408
Email: 
info@lwv-alachua.org
League to which this content belongs: 
Alachua County

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Submitted by Alachua County in September 2023.

News

Vice President Gwendolyn Saffo represented LWVAC at Gainesville's Choose Peace Gun Violence Prevention Summit. This is her summary and recommendations for LWVAC action to support the City's efforts to reduce gun violence in Gainesville and our surrounding communities.

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