GUN VIOLENCE PREVENTION

As a Connecticut Democrat I am proud of our efforts to pass common-sense gun laws, and the investments that are being made to fund evidence-informed, community-centric programs to break cycles of violence that too often involve guns. Together, they make Connecticut a continued leader in preventing gun violence.

Yet while the state has one of the lowest gun death rates in the nation, Connecticut still has an unacceptable level of gun violence, which disproportionately affects communities of color in our largest cities.

Because gun violence is a public health crisis, predictable funding streams, including an ongoing state-level grant-making capacity will ensure the crisis gets the attention needed to save lives. Strong gun laws are necessary, but alone are not enough to address the violence.