The events of the past few days make it abundantly clear that the epidemic of gun violence in the United States is both inexcusable and intolerable.

Mya Helhoski | Linktree

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In a world where it’s easy to hit repost and move on, be the change, the solution, the advocate. Most active shooter incidents end in about 19 minutes, with the first 10 being the deadliest. Many incidents are spontaneous, and shooters move fast to maximize harm. Take 10 minutes to call your local and federal lawmakers and urge them to support stronger gun safety measures.

In a world where it’s easy to repost and move on, be the advocate. Most active shooter incidents end in 19 minutes, with the first 10 the deadliest. Take 10 minutes to call lawmakers and urge stronger gun safety.

EVERYTOWN for gun safety

If you want to do more than post on social media, start at the FEDERAL LEVEL. Use the link below to fill out a quick form, you’ll get a script and be connected directly to your representative in the US Senate. 

For Floridians, you can also call Sen. Ashley Moody (202-224-3041) and Sen. Rick Scott (202-224-5274) at their DC offices, and leave your own message 

You’ll likely leave a voicemail, but every call is tallied and truly makes a difference.

Start by calling US Senate Reps at the FEDERAL LEVEL

Find your US Senate Rep

If you are a resident of Florida, call Sen. Ashley Moody (202-224-3041) and Sen. Rick Scott (202-224-5274) at their DC offices.

Bipartisan Script

“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City/Zip Code]. I’m calling to ask the Senator to support practical, bipartisan solutions to reduce gun violence. I believe we can both respect the rights of responsible gun owners and take steps that keep families and communities safe. Please work across the aisle to make this a priority.”

Progressive Script

“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City/Zip Code]. I’m calling to urge the Senator to take bold action on gun safety. The recent events have shown, yet again, that gun violence in our country is intolerable. We need stronger federal laws—like universal background checks, limits on assault-style weapons, and stronger red flag protections—to keep communities safe. This is an urgent priority, and I want to see leadership on it now.”

Or leave the following/your own message for US Senate Reps

Find Your US House Rep

Follow the link below to find your U.S. House Representative. This is specific to your address and may differ from others in your town. Their PHONE NUMBERS for both LOCAL and DC OFFICES are at the BOTTOM of their LANDING PAGE. If you live in St. Johns County, your rep could be John H. Rutherford: Jax office (904) 831-5205, DC office (202) 225-2501

Script (Bipartisan)
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, Zip]. I’m calling to ask Representative [Name] to support stronger federal action on gun safety. Recent events show gun violence in our country is unacceptable. I want families and communities protected while respecting responsible gun ownership. Make this an urgent priority.”

Progressive Script
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, Zip]. Recent gun violence shows current laws aren’t enough. Representative [Name], I urge bold federal reform—universal background checks, red flag laws, limits on military-style weapons. Please act now to protect lives

Now, call your U.S. House Representative

Find your State Governor

Follow the link below to find your State Governor. This is specific to your State.

Script (Bipartisan):
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, Zip]. I’m calling to ask Governor [Name] to support stronger state-level action on gun safety. Families and communities must be protected while respecting responsible gun ownership. Please make this an urgent priority.”

Progressive Script:
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, Zip]. Recent gun violence shows current laws aren’t enough. Governor [Name], I urge bold action—universal background checks, red flag laws, and limits on military-style weapons. Please act now to protect lives.”

Then, Call your State Governor

Find your local State Legislature Representatives 

State legislatures make laws for your state, including gun regulations like background checks, red flag laws, and concealed carry rules. Most states have two chambers: a State Senate and a State House of Representatives.

To find your reps, search “contact [YOUR STATE] House of Representatives” and “contact [YOUR STATE] Senate.” This is specific to your address and may differ from others in your town. Call both their state capitol and local district offices.

Script (Bipartisan):
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, Zip]. I’m calling to ask [Name] to support stronger state-level action on gun safety. Families and communities must be protected while respecting responsible gun ownership. Make this an urgent priority.”

Progressive Script:
“Hello, my name is [Your Name], and I live in [City, Zip]. Recent gun violence shows current laws aren’t enough. [Name], I urge bold reform,universal background checks, red flag laws, and limits on military-style weapons. Act now.

Last, call your State Legislature and Local Representatives

Join or Contact Advocacy Groups in Your State

Find local or state-based organizations working on gun safety. Google [YOUR STATE] gun control advocacy groups

In Florida, examples include:

Moms Demand Action – Florida Chapter
Grassroots gun safety network, very active in Tallahassee and locally. momsdemandaction.org

Students Demand Action
Youth-focused arm of Everytown. Great for younger activists or those seeking direct-action involvement.

Giffords Gun Violence Prevention Organization
Founded by Gabrielle Giffords, strong presence in Florida. giffords.org

League of Women Voters of Florida
Advocates on gun safety and other civic issues. lwvfl.org

Join or Contact Advocacy Groups in Your State

Take action beyond phone calls to make your voice heard:

Write a Letter to the Editor
Submit to your local paper. Politicians pay attention to public letters.

Attend Town Halls
State and federal representatives hold town halls—ask questions on gun safety and make your stance on record.

Volunteer Locally
Groups like Moms Demand Action, Giffords, and local gun safety organizations run phone banks, canvassing, and rapid-response campaigns after crises.

Register & Mobilize Voters
Voter turnout affects gun law outcomes. Encourage friends, family, and community members to register and vote in local, state, and federal elections.

How Can You Go Beyond Calling

When looking for reliable information, check the source. Websites ending in .org, .gov, or reputable news outlets are generally trustworthy. Be wary of sites with unknown origins or sensational headlines—always verify the data before sharing. Below is some data on mass shootings. 

Stay Informed

Number of Deaths in 2025 | Gun Violence Archive

Mya Helhoski

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