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A governor who will listen

By Terri O’Rorke - Keene | Aug 1, 2020

Did you know? Americans are six times more likely to be accidentally killed with a gun.

Americans are seven times more likely to die by violence.

Americans are ten times more likely to be killed by guns than people living in other developed countries.

Did you know? More than two thirds of homicides in America are committed with a firearm.

In New Hampshire, an average of 135 people die every year from gun violence; 90% are suicides, 7% are homicides. What’s worse, the rate of gun deaths in NH increased 68% from 2009 to 2018, compared to an 18% increase over this same time period nationwide. We need to do something about this. Sadly, Governor Sununu has not.

In August, 2019, Gov. Sununu vetoed three common sense gun violence prevention bills; HB109, would have closed the gun show loophole and require background checks for virtually all commercial gun sales or transfers; HB514, would have required a three-day are waiting period before the purchase and delivery of a firearm; and HB 564, would have prohibited carrying a firearm on school property. These bills had huge public support, from those who are lawful gunowners or come from hunting families, such as myself.

It is time to put in place a governor who will listen to and respect the will of his/her constituents. To that end, will you join me in voting for Andru Volinsky on Sept. 8, a candidate who is for common sense gun safety measures!

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