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Gun-Control Advocacy Group Rallies in Montclair
In honor of National Domestic Violence month, group emphasizes the nine American women killed with a firearm by their intimate partners each week.
The New Jersey Chapter of Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America held a rally in Montclair's Watchung Plaza Sunday.
The non-partisan, non-profit organization collected signatures for a letter to Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-11) and other U.S. Congressman from the state who have yet to co-sponsor HR-1565, which would expand background checks for those wishing to purchase firearms.
In honor of National Domestic Violence month, the group emphasized the nine American women killed with a firearm by their intimate partners each week.
Children decorated and colored number nines made out of construction paper.
The handmade nines will accompany letters to Frelinghuysen's office, as well as the other representatives on the list. A sample letter is posted here.
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