State Legislators Convene at White House for Gun Violence Prevention Summit

Three state lawmakers from Connecticut attended a White House summit on gun violence prevention, where they discussed federal resources and public policy. The lawmakers, who have been supportive of gun safety measures in Connecticut, learned about the effectiveness of state laws and the availability of federal resources. They also shared insights and lessons learned with legislators from other states. The summit highlighted the need for creating a state-level gun violence prevention office and tracking ammunition through microstamping. Vice President Kamala Harris announced an initiative to provide states with resources and help them adopt gun safety measures, including safer gun storage provisions. However, passing these measures in a divided Congress remains a challenge, so state lawmakers are taking the lead in implementing gun safety reforms.