Democrats took control of the House of Representatives while losing some high profile races and with 4 Senate seats still not completed. A look at all Ballot Measures, Sustainable Action Network (SAN)
Senate races and votes still being tabulated:
Montana is still up in the air. Jon Tester is down by 1,550 votes, however the remaining votes needed to get counted and processed are in democratic counties and districts.
In Georgia, if the remaining votes that need to be counted pull Brian Kemp under the 50% mark which would then cause a run off between him and Stacey Abrams. The remaining votes that need to get counted for the most part are all absentee. Right now, Kemp is at 50.4%.
The Senate race in Arizona is also too close to call with only 75% of those votes counted so far.
In Florida, if the result is within .5%, we would an automatic recount. Right now it is at Rick Scott with 50.2% and then Bill Nelson is at 49.8%.
These are the Republicans who unsuccessfully sought re-election.
1. Mike Coffman, CO-6
2. Carlos Curbelo, FL-26
3. Peter Roskam, IL-6
4. Randy Hultgren, IL-14
5. Rod Blum, IA-1
6. David Young, IA-3
7. Kevin Yoder, KS-03
8. Mike Bishop, MI-08
9. Jason Lewis, MN-2
10. Erik Paulsen, MN-3
11. Leonard Lance, NJ-7
12. Dan Donovan, NY-11
13. John Faso, NY-19
14. Claudia Tenney, NY-22
15. Steve Russell, OK-5
16. Keith Rothfus, PA-17
17. John Culberson, TX-7
18. Pete Sessions, TX-32
19. Scott Taylor, VA-2
20. Dave Brat, VA-7
21. Barbara Comstock, VA-10
Ballot Measures
Alabama Amendment 1
Display Ten Commandments Publicly
An amendment to the Alabama Constitution authorizing the display of the Ten Commandments on state, public and school grounds, prohibiting the spending of public funds to defend the constitutionality of this amendment, and providing for certain religious rights and liberties. A “YES” vote approves displaying the Ten Commandments on state property. A “NO” vote rejects displaying the Ten Commandments on state property.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
71.3%
| 975,161 |
No
|
28.7%
| 392,273 |
est. 86% in
updated
Alabama Amendment 2
Recognize Fetal Rights
An amendment to the Alabama Constitution declaring that the state’s policy to recognize and support the sanctity of unborn life, the rights of unborn children - including a right to life in all manners and measures appropriate and lawful - and that the Constitution does not protect the right to abortion or require the funding of abortion. A “YES” vote amends the state Constitution with new language on abortion. A “NO” vote rejects the new language on abortion.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
59.4%
| 826,842 |
No
|
40.6%
| 565,395 |
est. 86% in
updated
Arkansas Issue 2
Require Voter ID
An amendment to the Arkansas Constitution requiring a voter to present valid photographic identification when voting in person or casting an absentee ballot and that the state issue free photo ID to eligible voters without one. A “YES” vote requires voter ID. A “NO” vote does not require voter ID.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
79.5%
| 689,395 |
No
|
20.5%
| 177,535 |
est. 99% in
updated
California Proposition 6
Repeal Gas Tax
This measure repeals the 2017 transportation law’s tax and fees designated for road repairs and public transportation. If it passes, the tax and fees would be removed, and any future fuel tax or vehicle fee increases would require voter approval. The revenue loss for passage is estimated around $5.1 billion per year. A “YES” vote repeals the gas tax. A “NO” vote keeps the gas tax in place.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
No
|
52.4%
| 3,643,806 |
Yes
|
47.6%
| 3,314,276 |
est. 88% in
updated
California Proposition 10
Allow Local Rent Control
A proposition to repeal a 1995 rent control law and allow cities and other local jurisdictions to regulate rent prices on residential property. If passed, it would allow local jurisdictions to set laws governing what rent owners may charge for new tenants, new construction, and single-family homes. A “YES” vote would let cities and counties set rent control laws. A “NO” vote would not let cities and counties set rent control laws.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
No
|
62.4%
| 4,197,602 |
Yes
|
37.6%
| 2,533,936 |
est. 89% in
updated
Colorado Amendment Y
Create Redistricting Commission
Creates a 12-member independent redistricting commission instead of having the state legislature draw district maps. It sets criteria for district maps and membership for commission, imposes a competitiveness standard for maps, and requires at least eight members of the commission to approve the final map. A “YES” vote creates an independent redistricting commission. A “NO” vote does not create an independent redistricting commission.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
71.1%
| 1,316,242 |
No
|
28.9%
| 534,948 |
est. 76% in
updated
Florida Amendment 4
Felon Voting Rights
Amendment restores the voting rights to felons not convicted of murder or a sexual offense after completing their sentences, including parole or probation. A “YES” vote restores felon voting rights. A “NO” vote does not restore felon voting rights.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
63.2%
| 5,085,953 |
No
|
36.8%
| 2,959,038 |
est. 100% in
updated
Florida Amendment 6
Enact Marsy's Law
Creates constitutional rights for crime victims, that allows victims to assert them, and requires the courts facilitate them. Obliges judges to interpret statutes rather than deferring to government agencies. Raises mandatory judicial retirement age to 75. A “YES” vote creates constitutional rights for crime victims. A “NO” vote does not create constitutional rights for crime victims.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
61.3%
| 4,777,426 |
No
|
38.7%
| 3,012,212 |
est. 99% in
updated
Georgia Amendment 4
Enact Marsy's Law
Creates constitutional rights for crime victims and allows victims to assert those rights. A “YES” vote creates constitutional rights for crime victims. A “NO” vote does not create constitutional rights for crime victims.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
80.7%
| 3,034,926 |
No
|
19.3%
| 724,542 |
est. 99% in
updated
Idaho Proposition 2
Expand Medicaid
Expands Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, including people under 65 whose income is 138% or below the federal poverty line who aren’t eligible for other state insurance coverage. A “YES” vote expands Medicaid eligibility. A “NO” vote does not expand Medicaid eligibility.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
61.3%
| 345,405 |
No
|
38.7%
| 217,929 |
est. 94% in
updated
Kentucky Amendment 1
Enact Marsy's Law
Creates constitutional rights for crime victims and allows victims to assert those rights. It requires victims to be informed and have a voice in the judicial process. A “YES” vote creates constitutional rights for crime victims. A “NO” vote does not create constitutional rights for crime victims.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
62.8%
| 870,897 |
No
|
37.2%
| 514,829 |
est. 100% in
updated
Maryland Question 2
Allow Same-Day Voter Registration
Authorizes General Assembly to pass legislation that allows for qualified individuals to register and vote at a precinct on Election Day. A “YES” vote allows for same-day voter registration. A “NO” vote does not allow for same day voter registration.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
68.1%
| 1,279,509 |
No
|
31.9%
| 600,647 |
est. 95% in
updated
Massachusetts Question 3
Ban Gender Identity Discrimination
An amendment to keep the 2016 law that added gender identity as part of laws that prohibit discrimination (with race, religion, sex, disability, etc.) in public areas, including bathrooms. The law requires any place with separate areas for men and women allow full access for a person based on their gender identity. A “YES” vote keeps the law that allows individuals to use facilities based on their gender identification. A “NO” vote repeals the law that allows individuals to use facilities based on their gender identification.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
70.2%
| 820,891 |
No
|
29.8%
| 348,957 |
est. 50% in
updated
Michigan Proposition 1
Allow Recreational Marijuana
This proposal allows individuals 21 years and older to use marijuana recreationally, grow up to 12 plants for personal consumption, imposes 10-ounce limit for marijuana kept in residences (2.5 ounces and above must be in locked container), and creates a state licensing system for marijuana businesses. A 10% percent tax is included on all marijuana sales that goes to local government, education, and transportation infrastructure. Changes current violations from crimes to civil infractions. A “YES” vote allows recreational marijuana use. A “NO” vote does not allow recreational marijuana use.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
56.1%
| 2,234,443 |
No
|
43.9%
| 1,750,464 |
est. 86% in
updated
Michigan Proposition 2
Create Redistricting Commission
Establishes 13-member redistricting commission, as well as criteria for members and maps. A “YES” vote creates a redistricting commission. A “NO” vote does not create a redistricting commission.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
61.2%
| 2,379,446 |
No
|
38.8%
| 1,511,427 |
est. 86% in
updated
Nebraska Initiative 427
Expand Medicaid
Expands Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, including individuals 18-64 whose income is 138% or below the federal poverty line who aren’t eligible for other state insurance coverage. Requires state to accept federal funds for this. A “YES” vote expands Medicaid eligibility. A “NO” vote does not expand Medicaid eligibility.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
53.3%
| 311,931 |
No
|
46.7%
| 273,395 |
est. 89% in
updated
Nevada Question 1
Enact Marsy's Law
Creates constitutional rights for crime victims and allows victims to assert those rights. It requires victims to be informed and have a voice in the judicial process. A “YES” vote creates constitutional rights for crime victims. A “NO” vote does not create constitutional rights for crime victims.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
61.3%
| 501,256 |
No
|
38.7%
| 316,708 |
est. 96% in
updated
Nevada Question 2
Repeal Pink Tax
Amends 1955 tax act to remove the sales and storage tax on feminine hygiene products. A “YES” vote repeals taxes on feminine hygiene products. A “NO” vote keeps taxes on feminine hygiene products.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
56.7%
| 465,311 |
No
|
43.3%
| 355,496 |
est. 96% in
updated
Nevada Question 5
Allow Automatic Voter Registration
Establishes automatic voter registration to eligible people during issuance or renewal of driver’s licenses, identification cards, or an address change is requested on either. A “YES” vote enacts automatic voter registration. A “NO” vote does not enact automatic voter registration.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
59.7%
| 491,347 |
No
|
40.3%
| 331,312 |
est. 96% in
updated
North Carolina Amendment
Enact Marsy's Law
Creates constitutional rights for crime victims and allows victims to assert those rights. It requires victims to be informed and have a voice in the judicial process. A “YES” vote for the amendment creates constitutional rights for crime victims. A “NO” vote against the amendment does not create constitutional rights for crime victims.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
61.2%
| 2,221,626 |
No
|
38.8%
| 1,407,387 |
est. 97% in
updated
North Carolina Amendment
Require Voter ID
Constitutional amendment to require voters to provide photo identification before voting in person. A “YES” vote is for the amendment to require voter ID. A “NO” vote is against the amendment requiring voter ID.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
55.5%
| 2,018,958 |
No
|
44.5%
| 1,617,702 |
est. 97% in
updated
Oklahoma Question 794
Enact Marsy's Law
Creates constitutional rights for crime victims and allows victims to assert those rights. It requires victims to be informed and have a voice in the judicial process. A “YES” vote creates constitutional rights for crime victims. A “NO” vote does not create constitutional rights for crime victims.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
78.0%
| 903,985 |
No
|
22.0%
| 255,310 |
est. 100% in
updated
Oregon Measure 105
Repeal Sanctuary State Laws
Measure repeals the “Sanctuary State” law that limits use of state and local law enforcement resources to enforce federal immigration laws, including detecting and apprehending persons suspected of violating only immigration laws. A “YES” vote repeals the sanctuary state law. A “NO” vote keeps the sanctuary state law.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
No
|
62.9%
| 1,008,171 |
Yes
|
37.1%
| 595,146 |
est. 99% in
updated
Oregon Measure 106
Prohibit Public Abortion Funding
Measure prohibits using public funds to be used directly or indirectly for abortions or health plans/insurance covering abortion. A “YES” vote prohibits state funds being used for abortions. A “NO” vote keeps state funds from being used for abortions approved by medical professionals.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
No
|
64.1%
| 1,031,928 |
Yes
|
35.9%
| 577,362 |
est. 99% in
updated
Utah Proposition 2
Allow Medical Marijuana
Allows use of medical marijuana for certain illnesses. Some users will be allowed to grow up to six cannabis plants for personal medical use. Authorizes facilities to grow and sell medical marijuana. A “YES” vote allows the use of medical marijuana. A “NO” vote does not allow the use of medical marijuana.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
53.2%
| 404,427 |
No
|
46.8%
| 356,435 |
est. 96% in
updated
Utah Proposition 3
Expand Medicaid
Expands Medicaid coverage under the Affordable Care Act, including people under 65 whose income is 138% or below the federal poverty line who aren’t eligible for other state insurance coverage. A “YES” vote is for Medicaid expansion. A “NO” vote is against Medicaid expansion.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
54.1%
| 404,210 |
No
|
45.9%
| 343,256 |
est. 96% in
updated
Utah Proposition 4
Create Redistricting Commission
Proposition creates a seven-member commission to recommend maps for new districts, criteria for commission membership, and requirements for redistricting plans and authorization. A “YES” vote creates the redistricting commission. A “NO” vote does not create the redistricting commission.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
50.3%
| 368,248 |
No
|
49.7%
| 364,201 |
Processing, est. 95% in
updated
West Virginia Amendment 1
Restrict Public Abortion Funding
Amends the West Virginia Constitution to clarify it does not secure or protect abortion rights or require funding for them. Medicaid funds would no longer be allowed to be used for abortions. A “YES” vote restricts abortion rights and funding. A “NO” vote keeps current abortion rights and funding.
option | % | votes |
---|---|---|
Yes
|
51.7%
| 296,588 |
No
|
48.3%
| 276,688 |
est. 100% in
updated
Notes
- All times ET.
- Not all candidates are listed.
- CNN will broadcast a projected winner only after an extensive review of data from a number of sources.
- Results data may not always add up to 100 percent due to rounding.
The Cook Political Report rates these 5 red-to-blue races as TOSS-UPS with just weeks until Election Day: Beto O'Rourke (TX-Sen), Stacey Abrams (GA-Gov), Andrew Gillum (FL-Gov), Katie Porter (CA-45), and Andy Kim (NJ-03).
VOX reports: "North Carolina’s extreme gerrymandering could save the House Republican majority."
If Democrats flip the House of Representatives without flipping state legislatures, Republican gerrymanders will ERASE our gains by 2022, leading to a brutal decade of Democratic losses.
That’s why we’re supporting these 12 crucial races for the North Carolina legislature, which controls the maps for 13 seats in the House of Representatives.
Can you help these 12 bold progressives and flip the North Carolina legislature? In state legislative races, a little goes a long way.
North Carolina’s Republican-dominated legislature has drawn unconstitutional district lines and damaged the economy with bigoted anti-LGBTQ bills.
While voters elected Democrat Roy Cooper Governor in 2016, Republicans have overridden Cooper's vetoes as they cling narrowly to a 3/5 veto-proof majority.
This ends now. No more bathroom bills. No more gerrymanders.
Meet some of our North Carolina champions:
Christy Clark (NC-HD-98) has helped many small business owners and entrepreneurs get their businesses off the ground as a certified paralegal. She’s an advocate for quality education and clean drinking water, and is running on a platform of affordable healthcare, voting rights, and keeping her community safe from gun violence. Her opponent was the architect of the anti-LGBTQ law known as the “bathroom bill.” Click here to donate.
Julie von Haefen (NC-HD-36) decided to run for office after Republicans began to defund and attack the public-school system. As a parent and President of the Wake County PTA, she’s an advocate for more public-school investment and will take that fight to the state House. Julie is also campaigning to find long-term solutions to protect the state’s natural resources and is an advocate for reducing health care costs. Her opponent is the chairman of the redistricting committee that has drawn unconstitutional maps to gerrymander the state. Click here to donate.
Marcia Morgan (NC-HD-19) is a retired Army Colonel and former professor. Starting as an ROTC instructor, she served two tours in the Pentagon and served under the Army Chief of Staff. She is the first person to challenge the incumbent since 2012. Her opponent serves on the Committee on River Quality but has a 5% lifetime rating from the League of Conservation Voters. She is running to clean up contaminated drinking water, restore public education funding and attract new business to the community. Click here to donate.
Kirk deViere (NC-SD-19) is an Army veteran, business owner, and Fayetteville city council member. He’s also active in Pathways to Prospertiy, a non-profit focused on reducing generational poverty. This district was redrawn after the courts threw out the old district lines for gerrymandering, and the new district is very competitive. Kirk is running to cleaning up polluted waterways, restoring the cut funding to pre-k programs, and a living wage. Click here to donate.
Wiley Nickel (NC-SD-16) is a practicing attorney in Cary, NC, where he lives with his wife and two children. Wiley is a bold progressive who is running against the Vice-President of North Carolina Right to Life. He will lead the fight to protect a woman’s right to choose, push for stronger gun control laws, and enact criminal justice reform including eliminating for-profit prisons. Click here to donate.
Caroline Walker (NC-SD-35) is a former educator and business owner who now works as a government consultant to improve efficiency and transparency. She’s the proud mother of two beautiful children and is a Girl Scout Leader. Caroline came to national prominence when she shared her #WhyIDidntReport story in response to the Kavanaugh hearings. If elected, she will focus on combating the opioid epidemic, increasing teacher pay, and investing in local infrastructure. Click here to donate.
Meet more of these progressive red-to-blue flips.
Darryl Moss (NC-HD-02) served as the mayor of Creedmoor for 18 years before running for the legislature. As Mayor, he spearheaded funds to improve water and wastewater systems and led the way to improve sidewalk infrastructure. He’s also served on the Board of Directors of the National League of Cities. He is running to increase school funding, expanding Medicaid, and keeping domestic abusers from getting firearms. Click here to donate.
Da'Quan Love (NC-HD-04) is a 3rd grade teacher and community activist. Raised by a single mother who worked multiple jobs, Da'Quan was the first member of his family to go to college, where he served as student body president. He is a former member of the NAACP National Board of Directors. He is running on a platform of fully funding public schools, removing barriers to equality, and providing incentives for small businesses. Click here to donate.
Kris Rixon (NC-HD-09) is a recent graduate of Eastern Carolina University and at age 24, is the youngest person seeking the North Carolina House. If elected, he would be the first LGBTQ legislator from Pitt County. Kris is running to make sure healthcare is treated as a human right, the wealthiest pay their fair share, and the minimum wage is raised to $15/hour. Click here to donate.
Leslie Cohen (NC-HD-20) is an artist and small business owner who won a close contest in a three-way primary. Her opponent has a 0% lifetime score from the League of Conservation Voters in a race where contaminated river water will likely be a big issue. Cohen is an avid environmentalist who is campaigning on clean drinking water, restored school funding, and opposing off-shore drilling. Click here to donate.
Lowell Simon (NC-HD-52) is a small business owner and entrepreneur that went on to teach high school math, business, and marketing. Lowell has served on numerous Boards including charitable organizations, industry associations, and small business corporations. He is running on a platform of on requiring polluters to clean up hog waste, fully-funding Pre-K programs, and ending mass incarceration. Click here to donate.
Albert Pacer (NC-SD-11) is a veteran and naturalist with a history of activism in local politics and is a former county Democratic party chair. This district was redrawn after courts judged the previous district to be too gerrymandered and became more competitive. Albert is campaigning on a platform of single payer healthcare and campaign finance reform. Click here to donate.
Republicans in North Carolina have abused their power in the legislature for too long.
Recent polls show three of our women in red-to-blue races have a SLIGHT LEAD over their Republican opponents:
- SENATE: In Nevada, Jacky Rosen (D) is ahead of Dean Heller (R) by 2 points, 48% - 46%.
- HOUSE: In Florida's 26th, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell (D) has a 1-point edge over Carlos Curbelo (R), 45% - 44%.
- GOVERNOR: In Georgia, Stacey Abrams (D) leads Brian Kemp (R) by 2 points, 46% - 44%.
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The Cook Political Report rates these 5 red-to-blue races as TOSS-UPS with just weeks until Election Day: Beto O'Rourke (TX-Sen), Stacey Abrams (GA-Gov), Andrew Gillum (FL-Gov), Katie Porter (CA-45), and Andy Kim (NJ-03).
It's now or never to win these big fights. All 5 are facing millions of dollars worth of desperate right-wing attack ads. If our candidates don't have the resources to fight back, these attacks could cost us these races and our chance to take back Congress.
Read more about our 5 toss-up progressive candidates.
Stacey Abrams (GA-Governor). Stacey is the former Georgia House Minority Leader, and the founder of the New Georgia Project, which registered more than 200,000 voters of color between 2014 and 2016. If Stacey wins, she’ll make history by becoming the first black woman governor in the country. Her opponent, Secretary of State Brian Kemp, threw over half a million voters off the Georgia rolls and has now frozen over 50,000 voter registrations. If elected, Stacey will fight to expand Medicaid and raise the minimum wage. Click here to help Stacey Abrams get out the vote and make history.
Andrew Gillum (FL-Governor). As the mayor of Tallahassee, Andrew fought the NRA, even winning a lawsuit against them. Lately he’s been a national voice for gun control and has been campaigning on other bold progressive issues like corporate tax hikes and marijuana legalization. Andrew is the real deal — an activist who isn’t afraid to take on powerful opponents. His opponent, Ron DeSantis, warned voters not to “monkey this up” by electing Gillum Florida’s first black governor. As Governor, Andrew will fight to repeal Stand Your Ground, raise the minimum wage, and expand education funding. Click here to support a bold progressive who will stand up to the NRA and raise up all Floridians.
Beto O’Rourke (TX-Senate). Beto first got elected to Congress by defeating a corrupt corporate Democratic incumbent in a 2012 primary. He’s stayed true to himself, running a grassroots campaign and refusing to take PAC money. If we keep the momentum, Beto can pull off a HUGE win in Texas and throw Ted Cruz’s vile hatred out of the Senate. Beto supports Medicare for All and banning assault weapons. Click to help fuel Beto's people-powered campaign and rid the Senate of Ted Cruz.
Katie Porter (CA-45) is known as the "Elizabeth Warren of California" after writing books with Senator Warren and being appointed by then-Attorney General Kamala Harris to be California's top consumer watchdog. She has spent 20 years fighting Wall Street and powerful interests and was one of the first to sound the alarm about the foreclosure crisis. Katie's running on a message of bold economic populism and Medicare For All. Click here to put a strong consumer advocate in Congress and flip this long-time Republican seat.
Andy Kim (NJ-03) is a former Obama administration diplomat who helped fight ISIS and has unique standing as he calls climate change a "national security crisis." His experience ranges from being a Rhodes Scholar to an advocate against homelessness, where he saw how many working families are living one paycheck away from catastrophe. His opponent led the House Republicans’ push to take healthcare from millions of people – and now Paul Ryan says he’ll campaign for the guy right before Election Day. Andy is committed to making college affordable and ensuring every senior can retire with dignity and security. Click to help save healthcare and send Andy Kim to Congress.
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Blueprints for untraceable 3D printed firearms parts can be downloaded by any murderer or terrorist. These parts can be printed at home without serial numbers, evading background checks and detection.
Congress must act to stop this horrifying threat to American safety. Democrats have introduced the Untraceable Firearms Act and the 3D Printed Gun Safety Act to outlaw these "ghost guns."
Sign the petition to Congress. Stop untraceable 3D printed guns.
Defense Distributed's blueprints for a fully-functional plastic gun include one small piece of non-functional steel to comply with federal law.
But dangerous criminals can use those blueprints and make a gun without any metal -- a gun that completely evades metal detectors.
That's why law enforcement is sounding the alarm.
Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Paul Penzone calls these guns "a clear and present danger to public safety." And Dane County, Wisconsin Sheriff Dave Mahoney says "I'm confident this would result in the loss of life of a child."
Our safety is at stake. Sign the petition to Congress. Stop untraceable 3D printed guns.
Congress must act to stop this horrifying threat to American safety. Democrats have introduced the Untraceable Firearms Act and the 3D Printed Gun Safety Act to outlaw these "ghost guns."
Sign the petition to Congress. Stop untraceable 3D printed guns.
Defense Distributed's blueprints for a fully-functional plastic gun include one small piece of non-functional steel to comply with federal law.
But dangerous criminals can use those blueprints and make a gun without any metal -- a gun that completely evades metal detectors.
That's why law enforcement is sounding the alarm.
Maricopa County, Arizona Sheriff Paul Penzone calls these guns "a clear and present danger to public safety." And Dane County, Wisconsin Sheriff Dave Mahoney says "I'm confident this would result in the loss of life of a child."
Our safety is at stake. Sign the petition to Congress. Stop untraceable 3D printed guns.
Just a few days after crying poor in the press, the NRA is launching a seven-figure ad buy — all targeting swing Senators ahead of the vote on Judge Kavanaugh.
We knew it was coming. They know they’ve got their man in Kavanaugh. And the truth is, the only thing that’s standing in the way of him getting seated on the Supreme Court is what we’re willing to do about it. So we have to ask:
Everything is on the line in this Supreme Court fight. If Judge Kavanaugh is seated, we could see decades of work to strengthen gun laws undermined. His presence on the court would gravely jeopardize public safety and it could make it near impossible for Congress to pass a law the courts won’t overturn.
For twenty-five years, I served at the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives -- arresting and bringing people into court who I know would have killed someone with a gun later that night if they had the opportunity.
Today, I am the Senior Policy Advisor at Giffords. And over the past week, I’ve fielded a number of questions online about 3D printed guns. So I thought it would be useful to answer some of them, and then ask you to take action on this important issue:
Question: Aren’t the floodgates already open now that thousands of people have already downloaded the file?
Yes, it is true, thousands of files have already been downloaded over the internet. But the truth is, those files are going to get better and more intricate over time. They are going to share information on how to download and print more lethal types of firearms. So while I am concerned about the release of the files already on the internet, I am more concerned about the files that are coming next.
Yes, it is true, thousands of files have already been downloaded over the internet. But the truth is, those files are going to get better and more intricate over time. They are going to share information on how to download and print more lethal types of firearms. So while I am concerned about the release of the files already on the internet, I am more concerned about the files that are coming next.
Question: What is the round capacity of 3D printable guns?
Well, the answer to that questions depends on when. Today, probably a single round, maybe two. But I imagine that as technology evolves these 3D printed guns will function almost as well as the guns someone can buy today.
Well, the answer to that questions depends on when. Today, probably a single round, maybe two. But I imagine that as technology evolves these 3D printed guns will function almost as well as the guns someone can buy today.
Question: Haven’t people been able to manufacture guns that don’t violate the National Firearms Act in their homes for a long time already?
Yes, it is true. It has long been legal to manufacture a gun in your home for a long time now. But to do so, you had to be very good at machinery. You had to know how to use metals. I was an ATF agent for 25 years and don’t think I could do it. It was very hard to do. But this is a major evolution. The idea that you can download a schematic, purchase a commercial printer and have a gun made at your home is a very major evolution.
So there you have it. 3D printed guns are a major concern today, and will only evolve into a greater concern with the passing of time. That means Congress has to act, and soon. Add your name if you agree:
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