Consider This from NPR Colorado Shooting Reveals Limits Of State Gun Control — And Steels Activists For More
Mar 24, 2021
Tom Sullivan, a Colorado State Representative and father of a shooting victim from the Aurora theater tragedy, shares his emotional journey in advocating for gun control. He reflects on the recent grocery store shooting and the limitations of current laws like universal background checks and red flag measures. Sullivan emphasizes the impact of political inaction on victims' families and believes that incremental legislative efforts can still pave the way for meaningful change. His story inspires hope for continued activism in the face of tragedy.
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Sullivan's Story
- Tom Sullivan's son, Alex, was killed in the 2012 Aurora theater shooting.
- This tragedy motivated Sullivan to run for the Colorado Statehouse and advocate for gun control.
Dismissive Remark
- After Sullivan spoke about his son, a fellow representative told him to "let go".
- Sullivan says this isn't the first time he's heard this and there's no getting over such a loss.
Limits of State Gun Control
- Colorado has relatively strict gun laws, including a red flag law and universal background checks.
- However, these laws have limitations, and an assault weapons ban was recently blocked.