November 2021 – Americans Against Gun Violence

Nov 19, 2021

Americans Against Gun Violence Applauds Folsom Commissioner Leary for Opposing Home Gun Dealers

Bill Durston2022-10-09T13:43:46-07:00

Sacramento, California, November 19, 2021: The Folsom City Planning Commission voted 6 to 1 on Wednesday evening to continue to allow gun dealers to sell guns and ammunition from their residential homes. Commissioner Barbara Leary was the sole member of the commission to oppose the measure. The city of Folsom is a bedroom community located about 15 miles east of Sacramento. There are currently 15 schools in Folsom, including three high schools, as well as [...]

Americans Against Gun Violence Applauds Folsom Commissioner Leary for Opposing Home Gun DealersBill Durston2022-10-09T13:43:46-07:00

Nov 10, 2021

“Bye Soph, see you this evening.”

Bill Durston2022-10-09T13:43:46-07:00

On November 7, 2021, it was my honor to conduct an online interview with Dr. Michael North, author of the book, Dunblane: Never Forget. During the live interview that was conducted via Zoom, Americans Against Gun Violence supporters who logged in to the event had an opportunity to ask questions of Dr. North (who prefers to be addressed by his nickname, "Mick") and to offer comments. The opportunity to speak directly with Mick is now passed, but [...]

“Bye Soph, see you this evening.”Bill Durston2022-10-09T13:43:46-07:00

Nov 08, 2021

November 7 interview with Dr. Michael North is now available for online viewing

Bill Durston2022-10-09T13:43:46-07:00

Americans Against Gun Violence president, Dr. Bill Durston, interviewed Dr. Michael North on November 7, 2021, during a meeting conducted via Zoom that was open to the general public. The one hour interview can be viewed by clicking on this link. Dr. North, who prefers to be addressed by his nickname, "Mick," lost his five year old daughter, Sophie, in the mass shooting at the elementary school in Dunblane, Scotland, in 1996, in which fifteen [...]

November 7 interview with Dr. Michael North is now available for online viewingBill Durston2022-10-09T13:43:46-07:00

"Pious condolences will no longer suffice…"

"Quarter measures and half measures will no longer suffice…"

"The time has now come that we must enact stringent gun control legislation…"

"…gun control legislation comparable to the legislation in force in virtually every civilized country in the world."
Senator Thomas Dodd, June 11, 1968