Responsible Gun Ownership

I support responsible gun laws that protect both constitutional rights and public safety. As Americans, we have a right to lawful gun ownership, but we also have a responsibility to ensure our communities, schools, and families are safe.

I believe we can respect the Second Amendment while advancing practical, common-sense measures that help reduce gun violence, prevent tragedies, and keep weapons out of the hands of individuals who pose a danger to themselves or others. Responsible policies such as safe storage practices, stronger enforcement against illegal gun trafficking, and thorough background checks are reasonable steps that protect lives without infringing on the rights of responsible gun owners.

Gun violence is impacting communities across our nation, including children, families, law enforcement officers, and everyday citizens. We must move beyond political division and focus on solutions rooted in accountability, prevention, mental health support, community investment, and public safety.

Protecting lives and protecting rights should not be mutually exclusive. We can—and must—do both.

I support Ethan’s Law because no child should lose their life due to an unsecured firearm. Responsible gun ownership and protecting our children are not opposing values—they go hand in hand. Ethan’s Law promotes safe firearm storage practices that help prevent accidental shootings, youth suicides, and unauthorized access to guns by children.

As a mother, community leader, and advocate for public safety, I believe we have a responsibility to pursue practical, common-sense solutions that save lives while respecting constitutional rights. Secure storage requirements are a reasonable step toward reducing preventable tragedies and creating safer homes and communities.

Far too many families have experienced unimaginable pain because a firearm was left accessible to a child. We can honor those lives by taking meaningful action to ensure firearms are stored responsibly. Protecting children should never be a partisan issue—it is a moral obligation.