The events that transpire every day have left us heartbroken, angry and motivated to make change. We must come together to make change. All children deserve to go to school and feel safe. Here at Lansing Mom we are taking action against gun violence.
This question keeps coming up, what can we do? How can we help? We pulled together all our resources on how you can take action against gun violence.
Ways to Take Action Against Gun Violence Right Now
Contact Your Local State Representatives and Senators
Change begins with us and without asking we won’t receive. We encourage you to find your State Representative and Senator based on your address.
Do Your Research
Find out where your candidate stands on gun laws. This may help you to decide what type of action you need to take when reaching out to your Representatives and Senators.
Send Mail
Lansing Mom will have pre-made post cards available to send to your Reps. Please contact [email protected] to receive a post card.
Compose an Email
Did you know you can email your senator? That’s right, you don’t even have to head to the mailbox, you can send an e-mail, with your concerns and what you want to see happen. Sandy Hook Promise has a pre-filled form that you can use to send an e-mail to your Senator.
Phone Calls and Text Messages
We highly encourage you to call your senator, making a call adds a touch that they cannot ignore. Consider using this script from Jamie Golden.
- Text RESIST to 50409
- Text ACT to 644-33 for updates from Everytown for Gun Safety
- Text CHECKS to 644-33 for advocation of background checks.
Gun Safety in Your Hometown
If you aren’t already familiar with the protocol for your child’s school, when it comes to an emergency situation, and security, we highly encourage you to reach out. Every school will have procedures in place and you can ensure you are an active part of the safety for your children.
Contact your local police station. You can reach out to your local police about how they are responding to gun violence, what part they play in the safety of our schools, and more. You can ask for information about gun locks, educational opportunities, and what opportunities are available for the community on gun violence and safety. If nothing is currently available you can always advocate for change.
Get Involved
As Mothers we want to ensure the safety of our kids. Getting involved with organizations is one of the best places to start.
- Moms Demand Action | Lansing Mom will be sitting down with Moms Demand Action to discuss how we can take action in our Community. Our discussion will link here. Moms Demand Action is an organization that focuses on creating stronger gun laws. Each state has a volunteer chapter which you can involve yourself with. The Michigan Chapter can be located here or you can head to their Facebook Page for how you can be involved.
- Brady United | Brady United is a group whose focus is on gun violence preventions. They host a podcast on gun violence and have many ways for you to take action.
- Women Against Gun Violence | An organization used to educate the public about gun violence. You can become a member of Women Against Gun Violence to stay updated and show support
- Everytown for Gun Safety | Everytown for Gun Safety is one of the largest organizations against gun violence. Their website offers many resources on how you can become involved.
- Giffords | An organization led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords. Her organization works to end gun violence in America and calls on Congress to make changes.
- March For Our Lives | An organization that aids those who have been impacted by gun violence. You can read more about them and make a donation in order to support or head to the take action section of their website where they have many ways for you to take quick action.
- Newton Action Alliance | Works to create cultural and political change surrounding gun violence. Their first step is to work towards universal background checks.
- Stop Handgun Violence | This organization is working diligently to distribute gun locks and educate on gun violence. You can find out how to involve yourself in the action section on their website.
- Sandy Hook Promise | Founded after the tragic event that occurred at Sandy Hook Elementary School the Sandy Hook Promise works to honor those lost due to gun violence and transform communities. You can find out how to involve yourself by visiting their website.
- VictimsFirst | VictimsFirst is an organization that helps victims.
- Violence Policy Center | The Violence Policy Center shares information about Gun Violence and how to regulate the gun industry.
Events
- Moms Demand Action hosts in person and virtual events. You can search on their website for events in Michigan.
- Moms Demand Action hosts virtual Be SMART presentations to help adults learn more about the importance of safe gun storage.
Donations
- Many of the organizations above have options to donate.
