What You Can Do to Help Stop Gun Violence

Here are five steps to get active in your community.

Anti-Gun Petition Gains Traction - In the wake of the Sandy Hook shootings, an online petition on the White House's We the People blog is rallying "to force the Obama Administration to produce legislation that limits access to guns," the petition reads. "Powerful lobbying groups allow the ownership of guns to reach beyond the Constitution's intended purpose of the right to bear arms." As of Dec. 17, it has gathered more than 146,000 signatures. (Photo: Courtesy White House)
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Off the Streets - Join a National Action Network chapter for “Occupy the Corners” or work with local organizations to start your own “Occupy the Corners” campaign. (Photo: John Moore/Getty Images)
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Be Heard - Contact elected officials and make your voice heard about guns. (Photo: David Paul Morris/Bloomberg via Getty Images)

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