Constitutional carry is the only way law-abiding citizens can fully defend themselves and their families from criminals who refuse to abide by the laws. No restrictive gun laws have seems to reduce gun crimes, have they?

I'm a volunteer with Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, and we support this bill. State-level offices of violence prevention are critical for sustaining the work of community violence intervention programs. Community violence intervention programs are critical for reducing violence in cities with complex violence ecosystems.

I SUPPORT this bill as community violence intervention programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence. They are great ways to get leadership and insight from local communities, and a way to impact the gun violence epidemic without impacting 2A rights. Grants would be funded by the taxes on firearms and ammo proposed in HB2558, Lopez.

I SUPPORT this bill as these programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence. Grants would be funded by the taxes on firearms and ammo proposed in HB2558, Lopez.

I support this bill because it has a funding stream through the proposed firearms/ammunition tax and there is a proven success rate in programs similar to the one proposed to curb gun violence. It is a common sense approach to keeping Virginias safe.

I support this bill as these programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence. Grants would be funded by the taxes on firearms and ammo proposed in HB2558 Lopez. We especially need this now more than ever with resources being pulled on the federal level due to the new administration.

I support this bill as these programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence and saving lives.

I SUPPORT this bill as these programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence. Grants would be funded by the taxes on firearms and ammo proposed in HB2558, Lopez. These programs help prevent violent reinjury and retaliation which makes our communities safer and their success provides a financial benefit as well.

Community Violence Prevention programs are evidence based and have proven results. These programs work directly with individuals most at risk at being involved with violence and providing them direct and individualized community support. The Hopewell Project SAF program by REAL LIFE has seen a 45% reduction in the number of shooting incidents resulting in injury or death in June 2023 - March 2024 compared to June 2022 - March 2023. These best practices and lessons learned can be used for communities throughout Virginia and make a positive impact to so many individuals.

I support this bill as these programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence. Grants would be funded by the taxes on firearms and ammo proposed in HB2558 Lopez.

We SUPPORT this bill as these programs have proven to be incredibly effective in deterring gun violence. Grants would be funded by the taxes on firearms and ammo proposed in HB2558, Lopez.

Programs like this have proven to be incredibly effective at preventing gun violence, which is one of the top killers of at-risk youth. Protecting them while they're young helps prevent more violence as they grow older.

CVIs are incredibly successful at preventing gun violence. Fully supporting and funding these programs would save many lives!