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TAG Season One Sizzle Reel
We’re proud to have created a virtual table where we welcome dialogue and different perspectives on a typically polarizing topic. We also look forward to continuing to feature unique voices like those of veterans who’ve used weapons in war to protect themselves, and survivors who don’t believe the solution is getting rid of the 2nd Amendment, and firearm instructors who know the importance of proper training and responsibility when handling a gun.
Newsweek: What We're Missing About Gun Reform | Opinion
The Bipartisan Background Checks Act (H.R. 8), which passed in the House a year ago, would expand federal background checks to unlicensed dealers (such as on the internet marketplace and gun shows) and establish consistent regulations across the country. The fact that this common-sense law hasn't even gotten a vote in the Senate in a full year proves that it's time for a different approach. If we want to make progress toward solving at least one facet of America's enduring gun violence problem, it's time to bring new voices into the fold: gun owners themselves.
TAG Episode 12: Rep. Seth Moulton
“If you poll gun owners across the country, 86% said they support universal background checks, and that includes Republicans and NRA members.” Watch episode 12 of Talking About Guns with Congressman Seth Moulton to hear more.
Former Republican Congressman and former NFL player join new gun safety organization
97Percent is proud to announce the addition of two new advisory board members: former Republican Congressman Carlos Curbelo of Florida and former NFL offensive tackle and screenwriter Ephraim Salaam.
The Hill: The gun reform debate is not impenetrable — just ask gun owners | Opinion
2021 saw a spike in gun violence that surpassed even the 2020 surge. At least 12 major U.S. cities broke homicide records, police departments nationwide seized record numbers of illegal guns, and mass shootings like the tragedy at Michigan’s Oxford High School continue to dominate headlines.
New poll finds gun owners greatly underestimate fellow gun owners’ support for gun safety policies
A new Beacon Research poll of more than 1,000 gun owners across the country reveals deep concern about gun violence and overwhelming support for key gun safety policies, even among Republicans and NRA members.
TAG: Talking About Guns
Putting 97Percent’s mission to change the conversation around gun safety into action, we created TAG: Talking About Guns, a bi-weekly video series created to demystify a typically loaded and polarizing topic, featuring a variety of guests who represent different perspectives in the gun safety debate.
The News Station: The Evolving Gun-Control Strategy on Capitol Hill
The 97 Percent inaugural Gun Safety Symposium was joined by advocates, researchers, legislators, as well as members of the press, and our speakers were featured across online publications such as the following piece by The News Station.
Hundreds attend inaugural “Bridging the Divide” conference
Hundreds of gun rights and gun safety activists, educators, researchers, and elected officials participated today in the inaugural conference of 97percent: a new, pro-second amendment organization named for the 97% of Americans who support universal background checks.
The Hill: In Biden's first 100 days, let's start off where we agree | Opinion
A new administration is about to be inaugurated, and hope should reign supreme. Yet much of the media and political focus for 2021 and beyond is already focused on potential disagreements, gridlock and deadlocks.
A New Voice in Gun Safety
Today, a bipartisan group of gun owners and non-gun owners announced the launch of 97percent, a new organization built to raise the voice of the overwhelming majority of Americans who want to keep their families and communities safe while reducing gun violence and gun related deaths.