Lynne Honickman

My name is Lynne Honickman. I am a mom (and grandmom) against illegal handguns and assault weapons.

Two years ago I was becoming more and more outraged and frightened that little was being done in my city and state to save innocent people—mainly kids—from gun violence. That feeling of helplessness pushed me to consider what I could do. I felt that if I did nothing, I would become another bystander while kids in our cities and in communities across the state would continue to die senselessly. So in October of 2007, I launched a web-based campaign called "Moms Against Guns."

Our campaign neither opposes Americans' Constitutional right to bear arms nor do we seek to put gun manufacturers and gun storeowners out of business. Legal gun owners are not the problem. The problem is gun violence that involves illegal handguns and assault weapons.

In PA, gun violence is responsible for the deaths of 1,200 people each year and ranks #6 in the nation for handgun homicides involving children. At this point, it's become a public health hazard. Just think... in the course of thirteen months Philadelphia has lost 5 police officers (our guardians) to gun carnage.

As a committed activist for children's issues, I realize that limiting illegal handguns will not solve all of Pennsylvania's problems—poverty, crime, unemployment, access to healthcare and affordable housing. However, in our state, illegal guns have hit the tipping point.

After a year and a half and thousands of signatures, Moms Against Guns is now a strong voice for change and a forum for others to express their fury at anyone's senseless death by an illegal handgun. But we need your help.

We don't ask for donations. We only ask for two very important things—your voice and your vote—your Constitutional power. Sign our letter which is sent to your state representative and senator demanding better gun laws to protect our citizens.

We had an influence in the 2008 election by letting voters know which candidates were in favor of better gun laws. Some won, some did not, but our voices were heard and our votes made a difference.

We live in a state where too many children have died from gun violence. It's that simple. Pennsylvania's high rate of gun violence is a national disgrace. Each time a child pulls the trigger and kills another child, two families are destroyed. I think Pennsylvanians are ready to stop this travesty.

Please join our campaign and show state lawmakers that we feel Pennsylvania is in a crisis-they need to hear our voices demanding stronger, commonsense gun laws.

Thank you for your support,
Lynne Honickman
A Mom (and grandmom) Against Guns


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