Gun violence in America is a national emergency

Gun violence in America is a national emergency. We are tired of suturing closed bullet holes that our society refuses to prevent. Congress should return to Washington during the August recess and legislate universal background checks for all gun sales, establish so-called red flag laws nationally, and fund gun violence prevention research.

As medical providers, we are gravely concerned about the impact gun violence has on our patients. Physicians are the …

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