U.S. gun laws are weak. Mexican drug cartels exploit those weaknesses. What's that equal? A flood of firearms. But while Trump officials mull sending U.S. troops to fight cartels in Mexico — a move likely to unleash untold levels of violence and suffering on both sides of the border — Sen. Dick Durbin and Rep. Joaquin Castro offer a genuine way to curb cartel power and corruption: the Stop Arming Cartels Act. This bill cracks down on the unlicensed gun market that pumps a deadly pipeline of up to 500,000 U.S.-made guns to cartel hands each year. In a recent study, the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) traced nearly 70% of guns recovered at Mexican crime scenes back to U.S. gun manufacturers or importers. This deadly ‘iron river’ of guns fuels cartel warfare, migrant smuggling, and a fentanyl crisis that has devastated families across the country — and it’s time to dam it up. This bill isn’t just about stopping international crime. It’s about keeping people, on both sides of the border, safe. It deserves bipartisan support. It’s the kind of legislative solution that families, particularly those directly impacted by addiction and a failed war on drugs, are heading to the Hill to lobby for — and you have a key role to play too. Every weapon smuggled across the U.S.-Mexico border strengthens cartels and makes us all less safe. Tell your members of Congress: Co-sponsor and pass the Stop Arming Cartels Act (H.R.923/S.367) to stop the ‘iron river’ now!

Opposing this dangerous and outright reckless legislation should be a no-brainer for members of Congress.  For years, states have had the power to decide who is too dangerous to carry a concealed weapon in public and where concealed firearms are not permitted.  And while only 21 states require a permit in order to carry a concealed weapon, research shows that these states tend to experience fewer gun-related incidents. In fact, states that passed permitless carry laws saw, on average, a 27% increase in gun homicides within three years of the change, while other states saw less than half that increase during the same time period.  Polls also consistently show that a majority of Americans oppose weakening concealed carry permit laws. This dangerous concealed carry mandate legislation must not pass. 

Wyoming has a long history of responsible regulation of firearms. Sensitive areas such as schools, college campuses, and government buildings should not have their rights to regulate firearms removed.  • Each school district already has the right to create their own concealed carry program for staff. A few school districts have implemented successful programs while many have decided not to.  • College and University Board of Trustees already can create their own concealed carry programs. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted against allowing concealed carry on campus in November of 2024.  Sign this petition today to prove that the majority of Wyomingites do not want gun free zones repealed and want to maintain local control! 

1. Protecting Children and Educators: Schools are meant to be safe environments. Joining this campaign helps push for laws that prioritize the safety and well-being of students and teachers. 2. Preventing Tragedies: Gun violence in schools has led to heartbreaking losses. Banning guns from campuses can reduce the risk of shootings and save lives. 3. Creating a Peaceful Learning Environment: Fear and anxiety have no place in education. Removing firearms from schools helps students focus on learning rather than survival. 4. Sending a Message to Lawmakers: Every signature shows that people care. A strong collective voice can influence real policy change at the local and national levels. 5. Standing Up for Common-Sense Safety Measures: Most Americans support reasonable gun laws. This campaign is not about politics it’s about protecting people and preventing preventable violence.

School is supposed to be a safe place for children of all ages to learn. If we allow just any random person with possibly a mental illness walk into a gun and ammo store one day and decide to buy a gun to shoot up a school, how exactly is that a safe place for children to learn? Exactly. It’s not. With more and more news of school shootings that come out each year, children become more and more terrified of going to school. School for them is no longer a place of fun and learning, but rather a place of the terrifying possibility of someone breaking in and going on a rampage.

While republicans may be receiving "marching orders" to avoid town halls, it is up to us, the people, to demand them and to ensure members of congress who support the current administration answer to their actions and the impact it will have on individuals and community alike.

Due to the increased number of school shootings all over our country children feel unsafe to seek further education ,as well as parents fearing for their children ranging from kindergartens to high schoolers. This domestic threat on my fellow classmates and I ,as well as so many children who attend schools everywhere violates the constitutional right to liberty and pursuit of happiness.  The right to education and safety are now teetering as nothing is done. Many children in the United States attending school have self harmed or attacked their schools because nothing was done to protect them from bullying and social outcasting, many students have harmed others for their right to exist, which can be linked to mistreatment at home, upbringing and lack of care from school officials.  It is important the elephant in the room must be addressed to insure a bright future for all students like me. 

Wyoming has a long history of responsible regulation of firearms. Sensitive areas such as schools, college campuses, and government buildings should not have their rights to regulate firearms removed.  • Each school district already has the right to create their own concealed carry program for staff. A few school districts have implemented successful programs while many have decided not to.  • College and University Board of Trustees already can create their own concealed carry programs. The University of Wyoming Board of Trustees voted against allowing concealed carry on campus in November of 2024.  Sign this petition today to prove that the majority of Wyomingites do not want gun free zones repealed and want to maintain local control! 

Enhanced security measures at stores are crucial for residents of Vancouver, WA, and surrounding communities because they directly impact safety and well-being. Recent incidents of violence have heightened fears among families, making it essential to foster a secure environment for shopping and leisure activities. By implementing stronger security protocols, we can help deter crime, protect our loved ones, and restore confidence in our local businesses. A safe shopping experience not only encourages community engagement but also supports the local economy by attracting more visitors. Ultimately, prioritizing safety will enhance the quality of life for all residents, making our communities a better place to spend time with family/friends and work.

It’s time to ban guns from every polling place in America. The voting booth should be a sanctuary of democracy. But every election year, we see reports of people openly carrying weapons as voters go to the polls – turning what should be a safe and welcoming experience into one of intimidation and fear. That's why Common Cause is taking bold action to protect voters. Just this year, we helped pass laws restricting guns at polls in New Mexico and Massachusetts – and with your action, we can bring this solution to every state in the nation. Our democracy works best when every voter feels safe and empowered. Voting is meant to be an act of hope—NOT fear—and with your help, we can make that a reality nationwide. If you agree, add your name to our petition today telling Congress: Every voter must be able to cast a ballot without fear or intimidation. Guns do NOT belong at polling places.

We care about this issue because it affects our entire community. Our children are so precious and it is so important to keep them safe. We want them to feel safe and be safe. The fact that the students are learning about this threat through their friends doesn’t feel right. They should not have to be burdened by the fears associated with this type of threat. It is important for this to be addressed head on. We believe the BCSD needs to put out a statement.

I live in a country where anyone over the age of 18 can purchase a gun from a licensed dealer. I also live in a country where there is no age requirement for a third party seller of said gun. And, I also live in a country where easy access to weapons in homes in normal.  Whenever my sons decide to have a sleepover or go to a friend’s house, I have to ask the parents if there are guns in the home. If they have guns, then I make sure to ask if they have them locked away and the keys are also hidden in a place where the children won’t find them. I don’t have to ask if there are guns in the house. I get looked at funny when I ask if they have guns in the house.  I want to make sure my children aren’t in a home where there are easily accessible guns. Because, once a child knows there is a gun in the home, then they know there is a gun in the home.  This nation is riddled with mass shootings. If there is a way, any small feat, to get people away from the idea that the their names and faces would be blasted all over social media, and the news, then that’s a win for everyone.  Senators, Congress, and  people with any sway in my opinion, please consider taking the names and faces away from the public eye so that people don’t have to see the awful face of the human who decided to ruin an entire community’s life with a terrible decision to give themselves fame and glory.