Giffords New Mexico Coalition Responds to the Shooting at Aztec High School in San Juan County
December 7, 2017 — Today, the Giffords New Mexico Coalition, a group launched in partnership with Giffords, the gun violence prevention group founded by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, reacted to the shooting at Aztec High School in San Juan County:
“The last thing our children should fear is the sound of gunfire in their schools. My heart is with all the students, their families, teachers and the first responders impacted by the horrific event that took place at Aztec High School this morning,” said Don Schreiber, Owner, Devil’s Spring Ranch. “The shooting this morning is the latest example of the daily toll the gun violence crisis is having on our nation. A crisis that is long overdue for urgent action. As a lifelong gun owner, I was in Washington DC yesterday, calling on our leaders to stop weakening our gun laws and instead take action to save lives. If we’re serious about protecting our children and families, we need leaders with the courage to prioritize public safety before the interest of the gun industry. It’s time to take action.”
Related Resources from Giffords and the Giffords Law Center:
- Learn more about the Giffords New Mexico Coalition.
- Yesterday, the United States House of Representatives voted to pass the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, a bill that weakens our nation’s gun laws and threatens the safety of our communities. Learn more about the impact of Concealed Carry Reciprocity on New Mexico.
- Visit the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence website to learn more about New Mexico’s current gun laws and to learn more about guns in schools.
Experts Available for Comment: Law enforcement and gun policy experts are available for comment. Contact media@giffords.org to arrange time to speak with an expert.
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Giffords is a nonprofit organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence. Led by former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her husband, Navy combat veteran and retired NASA astronaut Captain Mark Kelly, Giffords inspires the courage of people from all walks of life to make America safer.