SUPPORT for meaningful gun reform in Indiana & OPPOSE the return of the NRA conference.

SUPPORT for meaningful gun reform in Indiana & OPPOSE the return of the NRA conference.

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April 18, 2023
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Started by Leah Martinson

As central Indiana pediatricians, we are outraged, dumbfounded, and frankly embarrassed that the Indiana Convention Center hosted the National Rifle Association Annual Meeting April 14-16.  Gun violence is a public health crisis and recently surpassed motor vehicle accidents as the leading cause of childhood and adolescent death in our country.  In the 48 hours that Indianapolis profited by hosting the NRA, our city lost another child to an accidental shooting and four young people were killed, with 28 injured, in a shooting at a birthday party in Alabama.  As of mid-April, The Gun Violence Archive reported more than 160 mass shootings in the US this year.  Enough is enough!


In contrast to this ongoing pediatric tragedy, The Indiana Convention Center courted the NRA’s annual meeting by boldly claiming that their convention center is “the ideal venue for a perfect event”, boasting that there will be “14 acres of the latest firearms and accessories from the industry’s top manufacturers.”  FOURTEEN ACRES!  How many children will literally run for their lives in response to our Convention Center showcasing the latest and greatest in firearms?


Regardless of political affiliation, the evidence is clear that most parents desperately want our government to help protect their children by promoting common sense gun laws.  We implore the mayor, governor, and legislators charged with protecting Indiana’s children to think about the 647 mass shootings in our country just last year.  Children are our most vulnerable citizens, and have no voice in their governance.  They must trust the adults around them to make decisions in their best interest.  Let it be known that Indiana cherishes its children.  Pass meaningful gun law reform that our children need and certainly deserve.  At the very least, let the NRA know that they are not welcome in our city…..ever again.


Jill S Mazurek MD

Leah C Martinson MD

C Keith Chitty MD

 

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