Families of victims from the Robb Elementary School shooting gathered outside the Texas State Capitol to advocate for legislation aimed at reducing gun violence. These families, including Kim Rubio, whose daughter Lexi was killed in the 2022 tragedy, call for raising the age limit to purchase semi-automatic weapons from 18 to 21, highlighting how such a law could have saved lives in their community.
At the rally, organized by Moms Demand Action, Rubio expressed the urgency of their mission, stating, “We can’t wait for the next tragedy. The time for change is now.” The rally follows the tragic events of May 24, 2022, when an 18-year-old gunman claimed the lives of 19 children and two teachers, a fact that underscores the families’ push for accountability and reform in gun legislation.
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