Strong gun laws in D.C. prevented a massacre

To the Times:

The true nature of the violence of the Jan. 6 insurrection has become more obvious and frightening, after the impeachment

managers displayed old and new video of that terrible day during the Senate trial. Many who attacked the Capitol were ex-military, and many

connected to white supremacy groups intent on serious mayhem, so the question that remains unanswered is, why was the death toll not higher? I suggest that Washington’s strong gun laws are the answer.

*No firearms permitted in the Capitol Complex

*No firearms permitted in the Mall area

*No firearms permitted at the Ellipse, where outdoor speeches were given

*No concealed carry permitted from those out of state

*No Open Carry of firearms

Indeed, some attackers brought arsenals of guns to D.C. in their cars, but left them there for

fear of arrest. Without these strong gun laws, the insurrection could have been a blood bath.

This is further evidence that good gun laws do work. Cease Fire PA is working to build a coalition around a Common Agenda for Gun Violence Prevention based upon three proposals that have proven to reduce gun violence in states that have passed them into law:

1. Universal Background Checks

2. Extreme Risk Protection Orders ERPO

3. Report Lost and Stolen Guns - to cut down on illegal gun trade

These three initiatives have support from a vast majority of the American public. With gun violence becoming a greater threat nationally, and here in Pennsylvania gun deaths

25% higher over the last 20 years common sense restrictions that do not infringe on the rights of responsible gun owners are needed to stem the tide of gun violence now more than ever. With over 100 organizations and growing, please join the coalition of voices calling for the Common Agenda to stem gun violence, and let your House member and Senator know that they should do the same.