Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass legislation prohibiting the sale of large capacity magazines in the state of Pennsylvania.

Calling on the Pennsylvania General Assembly to pass legislation prohibiting the sale of large capacity magazines in the state of Pennsylvania. WHEREAS, On October 18, 2024, a lone gunman fired 50 rounds of ammunition into a crowd in Fotterall Square, injuring seven people, including a 16-year-old girl who was shot in the chest; and WHEREAS, Gun violence is a perpetuating problem in Philadelphia and in communities across Pennsylvania and the nation, impacting the safety, well-being, and livelihoods of all residents, especially in vulnerable communities. According to the City Controller’s office, as of October 20, 2024, the City has witnessed 714 nonfatal and 185 fatal shooting victims; and WHEREAS, While the rate of homicides has decreased, they continue to disproportionately affect underserved and marginalized communities, contributing to trauma and exacerbating social and economic inequalities; and WHEREAS, Gun violence is not only a public safety issue but also a public health crisis, causing not just physical injuries but also emotional trauma and long-lasting effects on gun violence survivors, their friends, their families, and neighborhoods; and WHEREAS, Addressing gun violence requires a comprehensive approach that includes law enforcement efforts, violence prevention programs, and community-based interventions; and WHEREAS, The City Council of Philadelphia has passed and the Mayor has signed into law a variety of measures aimed at reducing gun violence, including a ba…