A Statement from the KCDP Party Board

on Gun Violence

The Democratic Party has long stood with the majority of Americans in calling for safer communities through common-sense gun safety. Yet today our country faces another school shooting — alongside the tragic death of political activist Charlie Kirk — reminders of how deeply gun violence touches every corner of society.

We believe children should be able to learn, families should be able to shop, worship, or go to a movie, and people should be able to speak in public without living under the constant threat of gunfire.

We condemn all gun violence. We don’t have to accept a society where it happens daily, driven by a gun lobby that bankrolls politicians to block reform. Every life lost to gun violence is a preventable tragedy. We can respect the 2nd Amendment while also prioritizing safety and finally taking action to save lives.