Issue Position: Common Sense Gun Safety Measures

Issue Position

We have seen nothing but inaction from Congress in the wake of senseless acts of gun violence across the country, and that must change. Gun violence claimed 36,000 American lives in 2017, and we must take action to curb this violence.

Chris believes we can take steps to save lives and keep our communities safe while maintaining the culture of hunting and responsible gun ownership that exists in New Hampshire. There is no need to choose between preserving that tradition and passing common sense gun safety measures that will allow us to live without fear of tragic gun violence.

Chris is working to lift up the voices of young people who have become active around gun violence issues. He was the first candidate in this race to be designated as a Mom's Demand Action Gun Sense Candidate and has been endorsed by the Pride Fund to End Gun Violence as well as the Gabby Giffords PAC: Courage to Fight Gun Violence. In Congress, Chris will:

Support universal background checks for all gun purchases

Support a ban on the sale of assault weapons including the AR-15

Support a ban on the sale of bump stocks and high capacity magazines

Support a red flag law that would allow family members and the justice system to intervene and prevent someone from doing harm to themselves or others

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