Niles is considering allowing a gun shop and 22-lane firing range to open within walking distance of Niles West High School, New Hope Academy, Lil' Kickers and Jump!Zone. Guns have no place being this close to where Niles children learn and play. Ask our Mayor and Trustees to say NO by signing this petition and showing up at the zoning board hearing on July 7 at 7 p.m. (Village Hall, 1000 Civic Center Drive).

I am seeing more and more shootings every week in America, many of those taking place in educational institutions. I have 7 grandchildren in school and I shouldn't have to worry every school day that they might not come home from school because they were killed there. We shouldn't have to worry that just walking down the street exposes us to a random gun shooting. We demand that our leaders take action to curb gun violence with whatever laws or regulations are needed.

I am a critical thinker

Gun violence in the U.S. and in Oregon is out of control. We the people must stand up to the NRA lobbyists and demand action of our elected officials to improve public safety.

We are concerned that gun ownership has gotten way out of hand and that there aren't enough Constitutional limitations on gun ownership. The 2nd Amendment is outdated as it was written when people owned MUSKETS. We need an updated amendment that reflects the realities of modern society and gun technology and that protects innocents from gun violence through restrictions on the types of weapons that can be owned, levies insurance of gun owners to cover the cost of those who are wounded or killed by guns, and protections for non-gun owners against the increasing threat of gun violence.

Because I as a supporter for the second amendment and my natural right to defend myself from any threats to myself or those I care about, as well as yours is slowly being stripped away. And I cannot abide this type of slow tyranny.

because no one else will

Gun violence is a recurring tragedy in Oregon with a person dying from a gunshot almost every day. Horrific shootings like those at Reynolds High School and Clackamas Town Center focus our attention on this public health crisis and the need for our leaders to take action. It is time for the Oregon Legislature to act to reduce gun violence. In both 2013 and 2014, the Legislature declined to bring gun violence legislation to the floor for a vote. Although no single law will end gun violence, there are simple, proven steps to reduce violence – like requiring a background check every time someone buys a gun. We, the people of Oregon, demand that our leaders take action to address gun violence. It is a preventable tragedy and the time for excuses is over. We call on our legislators to act, and to commit themselves to action today. We will be watching.

In the wake of yet another mass shooting, it's time for progressives to demand that our elected officials stand up to the NRA and fight for strong gun control legislation. Representative Linda Orange has been one of the most gun-friendly Democrats in Connecticut's legislature, earning an endorsement and an A rating from the NRA. But as 2014 shapes up to be an election about gun control in Connecticut, Representative Orange needs to be clear about whether she'll stand with progressives, or kowtow to the NRA and its allies on the radical right.

I will not patronize any store national chain that allows guns in their store in any state in the country. In California that is not a problem, but for a few days I wouldn't patronize Chipotle, e.g., Target Stores until they adopt such a policy.

Since the Newtown, CT shooting in late 2012, there have been nearly 50 mass shootings across the country. Enough is enough. It's time to end gun violence. Our right to be safe in our communities should not take a back seat to the right to own guns without regulation. Let's take a stand against gun violence!

Since the Newtown, CT shooting in late 2012, there have been nearly 50 mass shootings across the country. Enough is enough. It's time to end gun violence. Our right to be safe in our communities should not take a back seat to the right to own guns without regulation. Let's take a stand against gun violence!