LIMA, Ohio (WLIO) - A national organization formed after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary in 2012 has grown to 11 million strong and are looking for more members.
Moms Demand Action is a grassroots movement fighting for public safety measures that can protect people from gun violence. It's made up of not only moms, but dads, brothers, sisters, grandparents, survivors and others demanding a change. A Columbus chapter volunteer speaking at the Allen County Democratic luncheon about how people get involved and the importance of their mission.
A Columbus chapter volunteer speaking at the Allen County Democratic luncheon about how people get involved and the importance of their mission.
"We lose 125 Americans everyday to gun violence whether it's homicide or gun suicide - a lot of people don't realize that 56% of all gun deaths are suicides," said Ann Shroyer, a volunteer for Moms Demand Action. "The importance of secure storage, keeping firearms out of the hands of our children or people who are in crisis is so, so important."
To learn more about what they have been accomplishing, log onto momsdemandaction.org.
