Strengthen Gun Safety Laws Now

At the White House Correspondents’ Dinner on Saturday night, an armed attacker triggered panic and chaos, injuring a Secret Service agent and putting hundreds of journalists, staff, attendees—and top White House officials—at risk.

If someone with a weapon can breach layers of security at one of the most protected events in the country, what does that say about the safety of everyday spaces—schools, workplaces, concerts, and communities with far fewer protections?

Time and time again, lives are put at risk because firearms are too easy to access. Last night’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner was the latest high-profile example—but it happens without making national headlines in cities and towns across the country every single day.

Tell Congress: Strengthen gun safety laws now. Pass universal background checks, close dangerous loopholes, and support policies that keep weapons out of the wrong hands.

We cannot rely on security alone to protect us. The Correspondents’ Dinner had layers of screening, law enforcement, and federal protection—and it still wasn’t enough. Most Americans don’t have that kind of protection at all.

Congress has the power to act. Lawmakers can pass common-sense reforms that reduce gun violence and prevent dangerous individuals from accessing firearms. But they won’t do it unless we demand it.

Add your name now and tell Congress: we deserve to feel safe in our communities—not just behind security barriers.

The petition to Congress reads: "Pass comprehensive gun safety legislation, including universal background checks and red flag laws, to reduce gun violence and protect the public from preventable harm."