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AURORA | Aurora Democratic Congressperson Jason Crow has introduced a House resolution seeking to designate the first day of summer as National Asking Saves Kids Day —ASK. The measure seeks to draw attention to the importance of secure firearm storage in homes to help prevent gun-related injuries and deaths among children and teens.
Crow, a member of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force, said the June 20 resolution encourages parents to ask a critical question before their children visit another home: “Is there an unlocked gun where my child plays?”
“Sadly, our Colorado community knows the pain of gun violence all too well,” Crow said in a statement Tuesday. Crow has frequently pointed to the Columbine and Aurora theater shootings as reasons to pursue gun-violence safety. “As a dad, I believe that parents should not have to worry about their children being a victim of gun violence.”
Firearms are the leading cause of death for children and teens in the United States, according to data cited by Crow’s office.
• An average of 22 young Americans are killed or injured by firearms each day, and more than 4.6 million children nationwide live in homes with unsecured guns.
• About 85% of unintentional shooting deaths involving children occur at home, and over 75% of school shootings are linked to children gaining access to unsecured firearms, according to the release.
Crow said June 21 appropriately highlights ASK Day request, because it’s the first day of summer, a time when children often spend more time in the homes of friends and relatives.
Crow said ASK Day aims to prompt conversations that could prevent accidental shootings.
The ASK Campaign was established in 2000 by the American Academy of Pediatrics and is now run by Brady: United Against Gun Violence, a national gun safety advocacy group.
Crow has previously introduced similar resolutions and has supported other gun safety initiatives, including the bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which Congress passed in 2022.
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This is the first we’ve heard from Crow about legislation in YEARS – he’s been pretty quietly just coasting in DC since 2021 – and it’s for literally NOTHING. A day for thinking and talking about a thing? It’s nothing but a show, a silly little dance we’re doing instead of actually doing anything real. It’s sad that a Congressman is so hopeless and powerless that he can only propose another day of thoughts and prayers.
You apparently require that he extend a personal invitation to you of some sort.
I have had occasion to contact his office for help with certain matters. His office has always, always responded to me within 24 hours to discuss whatever the issue was, and followed up afterward to ensure my questions and concerns had been addressed.
Congressman Crow has also held many events involving issues of concern to everyone. I’ve lived in other states and cities, and Crow’s has been the most responsive congressional office I’ve ever dealt with.
Glad that his aides are doing work in the district. My comment was not directed at his aides.
The guy was elected to be a LEGISLATOR, not just an picture on the wall of an office. Events and and office aren’t legislating – he hasn’t done any actual work on LAWS that do anything besides silly little dances and thoughts and prayers in years.