Posted on June 15, 2015

The Ten States With the Most Gun Violence

By Penny Okamoto, Executive Director of Ceasefire Oregon

USA Today ran an excellent article about gun violence and the states in which it is most widespread.

http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/nation/2015/06/13/24-7-wall-st-states…

Almost 34,000 people died in gun-related incidents in 2013.

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Call your legislators

You are ready to take action to stop gun violence. Here's how to contact your legislators and make your voice heard. Oregon's Senators are: Senator Ron Wyden: (503) 326-7525 Senator Jeff Merkley: (503) 326-3386 Oregon's Representatives are: Rep. Suzanne Bonamici: (503) 469-6010 Rep. Greg Walden: (541) 389-4408 Rep. Earl Blumenauer: (503) 231-2300 Rep. Peter DeFazio: (541) 465-6732 Rep. Kurt Schrader: (503) 557-1324 When you call, identify yourself as a constituent. If you are speaking with a staff member, be polite and ask the person's name. Chances are, you'll be speaking with that person again. Give a clear and simple message like "Please vote NO on Bill XYZ." Ask if you can be called back about the issue. If you are uncomfortable talking to a staff member, call after hours and leave a message. It still counts!

Asking Saves Kids

The ASK Campaign promotes a simple idea with the potential to help keep kids safe. It encourages parents to ask if there are unlocked guns in the homes where their children play.