A new coalition called Vote Yes for a Safe Massachusetts emerges to protect the state’s existing gun laws from a ballot question seeking their repeal in 2024. This campaign follows a successful signature drive by the Civil Rights Coalition, which has collected over 78,000 signatures—well beyond the required threshold—to challenge the regulations aimed at controlling untraceable “ghost guns” and enhancing data collection efforts.
The Massachusetts gun violence prevention movement highlights the state’s success, with the second-lowest gun-related death rate in 2022, according to CDC data. With strong backing from various advocacy groups, the coalition seeks to rally public support and inform citizens about the implications of the potential repeal, emphasizing their commitment to ongoing legislative advocacy to adapt to new challenges in gun safety.
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