Mississippi Moms: State Legislators Stood Up For Public Safety In Defeating SB 2618, Permitless Carry Bill

JACKSON, Miss., March 13, 2015 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Mississippi chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America lauded Magnolia State political leaders today for standing up for public safety and defeating Senate Bill 2618, a dangerous piece of legislation that would have allowed violent criminals, chronic alcoholics and dangerously mentally ill individuals to carry loaded, hidden handguns in public without a permit or any training whatsoever. The bill, which was opposed by the state's major law enforcement organizations, sought to undo decades of state law that ensures concealed firearms aren't carried in public without appropriate public safety protections.

Mississippi gun owners have consistently demonstrated their belief in the basic principle that Second Amendment rights come with responsibilities

"Our representatives displayed a real sense of decency in standing up for the concerns of Mississippi's communities and families," said Hannah Gershen Orlansky, a volunteer with the Mississippi chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America.  "Mississippi Moms look forward to continuing the important work of advancing common sense safety standards, while respecting the Second Amendment rights of Mississippi gun owners."

About Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America

Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America is a grassroots movement of American mothers fighting for public safety measures that respect the Second Amendment and protect people from gun violence. Moms Demand Action campaigns for new and stronger solutions to lax gun laws and loopholes that jeopardize the safety of our children and families. Since its inception after the tragedy at Sandy Hook Elementary School, Moms Demand Action has established a chapter in every state of the country and along with Mayors Against Illegal Guns is part of Everytown for Gun Safety, the largest gun violence prevention organization in the country with more than 2.5 million members and more than 40,000 donors. For more information or to get involved visit www.momsdemandaction.org. Follow us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/MomsDemandAction or on Twitter at @MomsDemand

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SOURCE Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America; Everytown for Gun Safety

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