Letter: Spate of gun violence demands leaders' response
The Bipartisan Safer Communities Act is a tangible and lifesaving step forward that will combat the horrific trend of gun violence and better protect schools, children and all Americans. The law clarifies who needs a federal license to buy and sell firearms, imposes an enhanced background check review process, including the review of juvenile mental health records for individuals 16 and older seeking to purchase a firearm, and closes the loophole of prohibiting individuals convicted of domestic violence crimes from purchasing or possessing a firearm for at least five years.
The Berks County district attorney's office, Reading Police Department, Mayor Eddie Morán and Reading City Council all need to put a stop to the gun violence plague throughout the city.
Alim Howell
Upper Darby, Delaware County
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