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Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords Remembers Victims of Dayton Mass Shooting, Four Years Later

Washington DC — Today, former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, founder of the gun safety organization GIFFORDS, released the following statement honoring the victims of the mass shooting in Dayton, Ohio, four years ago. Nine people were killed and 27 were injured in just 32 seconds. The shooter used a stabilizing brace and a 100 round drum magazine. 

Stabilizing braces can essentially convert a handgun into an illegal unregistered short-barreled rifle, which allows the weapon to be concealable and maneuverable like a handgun while firing with the accuracy of a rifle. After urging from GIFFORDS, in 2023, ATF finalized a rule clarifying that certain stabilizing braces are short-barreled rifles under the National Firearms Act. GIFFORDS led a public campaign in support of ATF’s decision to advance this regulation.

Former Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords:

“Four years ago, the Dayton community was forever changed when a night out on the town turned into a horrific tragedy. GIFFORDS stands with the victims and survivors of this terrible shooting, as well as the entire Dayton community. We won’t stop fighting for gun safety policies to save lives and prevent violence. We will continue to honor the victims of this shooting with action.”

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