Protecting Our Kids, Not Gun Lobby Profits

The safety of our children and communities must come before the profits of the gun lobby. For too long, special interests and powerful lobbyists have blocked even the most basic, common-sense reforms, while families across Texas and the nation continue to suffer tragedy after tragedy. The time for action is now. J. Gordon Mitchell believes that protecting our kids is not a partisan issue—it’s a moral one. We can uphold the rights of responsible gun owners while taking real steps to prevent gun violence, save lives, and create safer schools, neighborhoods, and public spaces for everyone. J. Gordon Mitchell’s plan for common-sense gun safety includes:

• Universal background checks for all gun sales, closing loopholes that allow people to buy firearms online or at gun shows without proper screening.
• Banning bump stocks, high-capacity magazines, and suppressors—military-style accessories that have no place in our communities and are designed to inflict maximum harm in mass shooting events.
• Implementing red flag laws that empower families and law enforcement to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a threat to themselves or others, while protecting due process.
• Raising the minimum age to purchase semi-automatic firearms, ensuring only responsible adults have access to the most dangerous weapons.
• Investing in gun violence prevention research and mental health services, so we can better understand the root causes of violence and provide support before a crisis occurs.
• Supporting safe storage laws and education, helping families keep firearms out of the hands of children and those at risk of harm.

J. Gordon Mitchell will never take a dime from the gun lobby or let corporate interests dictate public safety policy. He will always stand with parents, teachers, first responders, and the overwhelming majority of Americans who demand action. Protecting our kids means putting their lives and futures above all else. With real leadership and unwavering resolve, we can end the epidemic of gun violence and ensure that every child in TX-17—and across America—can learn, play, and grow up free from fear.