MIAMI – The mass shooting in Maine hits house for South Florida communities that have dealt with the aftermath of a massacre.
CBS News Miami talked with two users of the Broward chapter of the League of Women Voters who perform on methods to gun violence.
Barbara Markley promotes gun protection and has offered away countless numbers of free of charge gun locks she receives from the V.A.
“Sixty per cent of gun deaths are suicide. Guns are now the leading induce of dying between young children and teens,” she says
She thinks gun locks are one particular way to help save lives.
Julie Morrall is effective on smart gun reform. She is a gun owner who happened to be at FLL in 2017, when a lone gunman opened fire in Terminal 2, killing 5 persons.
When Florida passed gun reform immediately after the Parkland massacre, which include elevating the invest in age for long guns and purple flag warnings, she’s nervous about attempts now in the Florida legislature to dial back the legislation.
“If these difficulties are significant to you, know the posture of the individuals you are voting for,” she states.
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