LOUISVILLE, Ky. — Instead of flowers for Mother’s Day, Moms Demand Action is calling for gun reform.
The Kentucky Chapter, along with others across the country, protested Saturday, calling on Congress to reinstate the assault weapons ban.
"This Mother’s Day weekend we’re asking for what we all want: for our kids to come home safe and for our families to not be ripped apart by gun violence. Guns are the leading cause of weather for children & teens in America, and we’re demanding that our lawmakers honor mothers with action," they said in a statement.
Rep. Morgan McGarvey attended the Louisville event in Seneca Park.
McGarvey has been pushing for gun reform since he took office, calling for a ban on assault weapons, red flag laws and universal background checks.
Moms Demand Action said if people would like to get involved, they can text READY to 644-33.
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