Crime Reduction/Gun Violence

“I have consistently supported tougher gun control measures which would reduce violence in our communities. The prevalence of illegal guns which overwhelm our streets is unacceptable. I am a proud co-sponsor of legislation which would bring an end to “straw-purchasing”. Stopping “straw-purchasing” which often causes illegal guns to end up in the hand of dangerous criminals must be a priority. I have also supported legislation which would limit gun purchase to one gun a month. These measures are essential to combating the culture of violence which saturates of streets with the blood of our lost generation.”