GUN SAFETY

Like many others in our Dayton community, Rose Lounsbury was deeply impacted by the 2019 Oregon District mass shooting.

This seemed like something that could not happen in her town, but the reality is, these tragedies happen far too often, in too many towns. To make matters worse, Rose’s opponent—along with the rest of the Ohio GOP—responded to the Oregon District mass shooting by voting to pass permitless concealed carry in 2022! Gun violence kills Ohioans every day and we deserve lawmakers who actually care about solving it. Not career politicians who call for thoughts and prayers while voting to make our communities less safe.  

Rose is a gun owner herself. She grew up in a rural community where gun ownership was part of the culture. Her husband and kids are avid hunters. She understands the importance of respecting the 2nd Amendment and believes we can do that while also protecting the lives of innocent people. This requires that we adopt common sense gun safety measures. 

Rose supports mandatory waiting periods, red flag laws, universal background checks, bans on magazines that hold more than 10 rounds, and voluntary buy-backs. 

There is no one policy that will end gun violence in Ohio. We must approach this issue broadly and include the voices of public safety officers, responsible gun owners, and those who have been affected by gun violence. By listening to diverse voices and adopting a range of evidence-based policies, we can make our children and communities safer.