One Mom’s Facebook Group Blossoms Into a Mighty Movement Against the Gun Lobby

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In a world where horrifying news can feel like a constant, one mom, named Lisa Jennings, took matters into her own hands after the Sandy Hook tragedy that took 26 lives too soon. With five kids of her own, she was left searching for a way to channel her grief into action. She wanted something akin to Mothers Against Drunk Driving but couldn’t find any organization dedicated to gun safety. “I really scoured the internet, but came up empty,” Lisa shared with a chuckle. Rather than throw in the towel, the former corporate communicator turned stay-at-home mom decided to create a Facebook group for like-minded moms who wanted to see real change in America’s gun violence crisis.

“I thought, ‘I’ll just start a Facebook page and see where it goes’,” she said. Thus, Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America was born—a group that embraces the Second Amendment while advocating for practical gun laws necessary to prevent the 91 daily gun-related deaths in the U.S. What started as a simple page quickly transformed into a national movement.

In December 2013, Moms Demand Action joined forces with Mayors Against Illegal Guns, both now under the umbrella of Everytown for Gun Safety, where Moms Demand Action serves as the grassroots arm. They don’t just tweet their concerns; they engage in face-to-face discussions with lawmakers, infiltrate corporate boardrooms, and rally in statehouses, all in pursuit of sensible gun legislation. Since 2014, the organization has skyrocketed in membership by over 800%, with chapters in every state.

Standing up to the powerful gun lobby and the NRA isn’t for the faint of heart, and Lisa has faced her fair share of backlash. “From the get-go, I knew this could lead to real change, so there was never a thought of quitting,” she said, recalling the death threats and intimidation aimed at her and her family. Yet, the calls for help kept pouring in from moms across the nation, eager to start their own local chapters.

Over the past four years, Moms Demand Action has racked up some impressive victories. “We know how to play defense,” Lisa states proudly. “We’ve managed to halt hundreds of bills ranging from campus carry to permitless gun laws.” What sets this organization apart from mere online activism is its members’ willingness to show up and make their voices heard. “When a room full of angry moms walks into a state house and says, ‘We are the majority of the voting public and we won’t let our families be in danger,’ things change,” Lisa insists.

The unsettling reality of lockdown drills in schools has drawn many people into the movement. “Parents can’t believe they’re sending their kids to practice how to survive an attack,” Lisa lamented. “There’s a much better question to ask: How do we keep guns away from those who pose a danger?”

You don’t have to be a mom, or even a parent, to join the fight with Moms Demand Action. This is about all concerned citizens coming together for a safer future. As Lisa aptly puts it, “We all need to step up and advocate for a safer world for our kids.”

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In summary, Lisa Jennings transformed her grief into a potent advocacy force through a Facebook group that champions sensible gun laws. The movement has grown significantly, rallying support and making strides against the gun lobby, proving that united voices can indeed lead to meaningful change.