It Is Our Lane

EveryTown:

Bottom Line: When it comes to gun violence against women, the United States is the most dangerous country in the developed world. Domestic violence affects millions of women across the country, and guns in the hands of domestic abusers can turn abuse into murder. Indeed, the presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation makes it five times more likely that the woman will be killed. And the deadly mix of guns and domestic violence is exacerbated by America’s weak gun laws: women in the U.S. are 16 times more likely to be shot and killed than are women in other developed nations.

Common sense laws that keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers–by requiring background checks for all gun sales and ensuring that prohibited abusers relinquish guns in their possession–just make sense. And for victims of domestic abuse, it’s a matter of life and death.

My ex shot my dad and me in front of own son. I’ve seen push back on my tweets from gun extremists. Disturbing. But, SO many amazing ppl have shown love & support. This is me leaving hospital w/ throbbing damaged hand. And my son. #ThisISMyLane pic.twitter.com/jsIyXj2EaN

— Kate Ranta (@ravinranta) November 14, 2018