Thread by @AynRandPaulRyan

Yesterday, #COTD @BenMcAdams rode your #BlueWave2018🌊 from 7.6k followers to 8430! ❤️ Great job, y'all!

This #SaturdayMorning, we are doing a special #COTD to support #MarchForOurLives

We asked #BWCS endorsed candidates where they stand on #GunReform

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#AMJoy

.@PiattPatti's son died of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.

"Watching others lose a child and knowing what they feel brings it all back. I don't have a problem with responsible gun ownership, but there is nothing responsible about owning an AR-15."
#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#KY04

"If we want teachers to have to ability to make offensive measures, why not non-lethal weapons? It's terrible that we would have to, but if we do, that route should not be firearms." -@TomPrigg2018
#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy

: “I want to know why somebody’s right to an arsenal trumps my child’s right to live while going to school every day.”

Soon to be ex-Congressman Andy Harris' anemic response?

“Second Amendment.”

#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

: "Why do we not have the same type of legislation and licensing rules for a long gun as we do for handguns? Why do we not have the same kind of licensing regulations as we would for operating a vehicle?"

#MarchForOurLives
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.@JoeNeguse “It’s time to ensure that background checks are performed every time a firearm exchanges hands, institute new tough federal laws against gun trafficking, bring back the assault weapons ban, and to keep fighting dangerous legislation like concealed-carry reciprocity.”

"I pledge to take these three steps to protect the safety of all Americans:

☑️Refuse support from NRA
☑️Expand background checks
☑️Support Feinstein's 2017 assault weapon ban." --@GwenCombs

#MarchForOurLives
#AR02
#AMJoy

"Another horrific tragedy and we face a clear choice..." --@claire4texas
#MarchForOurLives
#TX122
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"Today, in every corner of our country and across our state of Washington, countless students are taking part in a walkout in common support of reforms to combat gun violence." --@SenatorCantwell

#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

"No more shootings in schools
No more shootings in places of worship.
No more shootings in our streets.
No more mass shootings.
Period.
Let’s show students that we aren’t afraid to protect them."
--@RepJayapal

#MarchForOurLives
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"What happened in Parkland one month ago was another tremendous loss for our country. In the month since that tragedy, we have also seen the triumph of who we are as a nation." --@staceyabrams

#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

"We must demand more than condolences from our lawmakers." --@sharicedavids

#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

"2/3 of all gun deaths are suicides.
We can help prevent these deaths.
Individuals in crisis should not have easy access to firearms." -@OregonGovBrown

h/t @CAPAction
#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"As an educator, I am concerned with gun violence in our schools and our communities. Gun control does not mean taking away guns, it just means protecting our kids and communities against senseless gun violence." -@AdrBell

#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

"I WILL support common-sense background checks and legislation to help keep our children and our communities safe. Thoughts and prayers are simply not enough." --@Lauren4Ohio

#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

"Parents need to be able to send their kids to school and know that they will come home again. I'll work on policies to protect from gun massacres.
If the NRA wants to give me an "F" for that, then I will proudly say that it stands for "fearless." @WilliamsForMT
#MarchForOurLives

"To the most amazing young men and women of the #YouthQuake who will #MarchForOurLives this weekend! Remember - Love always wins! I'm so proud of you and will be marching with all of you in my heart!"--@DDAdamsCongress

#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"Stephanie is 16 years old, and she’s been doing active shooter drills since kindergarten. I want better for our children. I’ll be standing with her at the March for Our Lives tomorrow." --@tammybaldwin
#EnoughIsEnough
#SaturdayMorning
#MarchForOurLives

"We must support our students and young people as they speak out for their lives. I am so proud to be running to represent #GA06 in Congress and advocating for #CommonSenseGunLaws as a priority!" - @LucyWins2018

#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"Californians have had #Enough.
A new poll shows 70% of likely voters in the state -- including many Republicans -- now support stricter gun laws.
That's up 15 pts since the #StonemanDouglas massacre." --@katieporteroc
#marchforourlives
#SaturdayMorning

"Let’s put aside partisan fighting and protect our children. I will support legislation that would lift the ban on researching gun violence, and I will fight to add mental health resources to our community." --@Matta4Congress

#marchforourlives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"Tomorrow I stand with our youth and march to demand sensible gun reform to reduce the scourge of gun violence that is plaguing our nation. Join me at the Sugarland 'March for our Lives'." --@SriPKulkarni

#marchforourlives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"Our children’s right to live is more important than anyone’s right to profit from gun sales. Together, we must take on the NRA" --@Deb4CongressNM

#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

.@DrMann4Congress has patients who have lost children to gun violence. This is an issue she's all too familiar with. She spends her lunch hour with students to discuss #GunReform & is proudly attending #MarchForLife in #Tx31 to show solidarity.
#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning

"Let’s start with common sense:

☑️Ban assault weapons.
☑️Make background checks universal
☑️Repeal the gag rule on the CDC so we can address gun violence as a public health crisis.

We have an epidemic on our hands.
Let's act like it." --@SaadforCongress
#MarchForOurLives

"Today, we honored the 17 victims at Stoneman Douglas HS and called on Congress to take immediate action to address gun violence." --@DrKimSchrier
#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

"We’re proud to endorse @Lisa4Congress for Congress in WA-05! Refusing to accept contributions from the NRA, she has instead sought input from students, parents, teachers, & law enforcement on how to create safer gun laws." --@lisa4congress

#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning

"Three things Congress should do right now to keep our kids safe:
▪️ Universal background checks
▪️ Limit magazine sizes
▪️ Ban military-style weapons and bump stocks
I'm ready to vote." --@Bob_Casey

#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy
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"I've fought the NRA for 3 years through Moms Demand.
In Congress, I will advocate for background checks on all purchases, ban bump stocks and assault rifles, allow the CDC to study gun violence, and support emergency risk protection orders." --@SpanbergerVA07
#MarchForOurLives

"I'm inspired by students across the nation who choose to participate in the #NationalSchoolWalkout. How can we justify a society in which our children fear for their lives at school?" --@JenniferForVA

#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

“We’ve had our grisly House ritual of expressing our heartfelt grief, followed by a moment of silence. But the moments have extended into years. Families at home did not send us here for our thoughts and prayers." --@KatherineClark

#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

“Ending gun violence isn’t political. It’s personal.” --@joekennedy

#MarchForOurLives
#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning
h/t @splinter_news

'I will accept no support from the @NRA, and #NoNRAMoney.
I will #MarchForOurLives with those incredible young people.
And if elected, I will do better than those who came before me.
I promise." --@BrettPransky

#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

"We must reject the idea that random, regular mass shootings are a part of American life. Join me on Saturday at the #MarchForOurLives in Dallas."--@ColinAllredTX

#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning

"I won't stop fighting until Congress passes common-sense #gunsafety legislation." --@ElaineDiMasi

#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning
#MarchForOurLives

"Common sense gun legislation is a national imperative that cannot be ignored any longer. We must fight for our children and stand up to the NRA." -@lcmoser

#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning
#MarchForOurLives

"I'm proud to have received the Gun Sense Candidate Distinction from @MomsDemand. I pledge to keep pushing for common sense policies that would reduce gun violence in America. Because we ALL want a safer America."--@TabithaK

#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning
#MarchForOurLives

"We can respect both our Second Amendment rights and our inalienable right to life and liberty." --@LizForIndiana

#AMJoy
#SaturdayMorning
#MarchForOurLives

"We must protect our schools from gun violence. Each year more students and teachers are killed in school shootings– we need to do everything in our power to make this the last. We can't settle for symbolic gestures when lives are at stake." @RepTerriSewell

#MarchForOurLives

"I have been attacked in comments, in messages, and in the press. This only strengthens my resolve - I am going to fight for common sense gun reform with everything I have." @agounardes
#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"The NRA once backed gun safety laws. They’ve changed. I support The 2nd Amendment. I also hereby Pledge to take $0 from the NRA for my campaign." -@Kanew

#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

“I have never believed in the general practice of carrying weapons. I don't believe in the general promiscuous toting of guns. It should be sharply restricted and only under licenses”
Karl T. Frederick, President of the NRA ('39)
Today’s NRA would be unrecognizable.
@ACampaNajjar

"For those in DC who say nothing can be done about gun violence, I have some extra backbone I will give you when I am there. I have plenty." --@kovacs4congress

#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

"I support the Second Amendment and responsible gun ownership, but I also believe we must take commonsense steps to reduce gun violence." --@HoulahanForPa

#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy
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"Couldn’t be prouder to earn the endorsement of @GiffordsCourage! It’s time we send leaders to Congress who are serious about finding solutions to gun the violence crisis in our country." --@rdhjr
#MarchForOurLives
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#AMJoy

"The NRA no longer represents responsible gun owners who support common-sense gun laws. No candidate or elected official should ever accept contributions from the NRA. I definitely won’t." --@HarleyRouda

#MarchForOurLives
#SaturdayMorning
#AMJoy

"As Americans all over the country participate in #MarchforOurLives today, I'm proud of my campaign promise to accept #NoNRAMoney.

The people of this country want elected officials who protect them, not special interest groups."--@peter_joffrion

#SaturdayMorning

"America has never achieved anything great by being afraid. Today, I stand in awe of the bravery of our children. As a father, I am inspired and proud. We hear you." --@Team_Harbaugh

#MarchForOurLives
#saturdaymorning

"I graduated HS in 1998 - the yr before the massacre at #Columbine.

More than 150k children have experienced a school shooting since Columbine & we adults have failed them.

Today I will join students from across LI for the #MarchForOurLives in Huntington."-- @liuba4congress

"I’m not taking any money from the NRA. I believe we need to have an honest conversation about what is going on in our society and the role guns play in it." --@ShireenGhorbani
#MarchForOurLives
#GunReformNow

"Proud to march with students and others if all ages including my dad, Former Mayor Ted Wilson and @HollyMullen. So moved by the students."-
@JennyWilsonUT

#MarchForOurLives
#GunReformNow
#GunControllNow