Two years ago, insurrectionists emboldened by former President Trump, conspiracy theories, and weak gun laws peddled by the gun lobby stormed our nation’s Capitol to subvert democracy. They were armed, organized, and ready to kill elected officials.⁠ ⁠ An Oath Keeper who had traveled to DC for the insurrection said, “I had not seen that many weapons in one location since I was in the military,” describing the massive stockpile of guns and weapons that allies had stashed in a nearby hotel.⁠ ⁠ If not for DC’s gun safety laws—including the prohibition of open carry—the insurrection could have been deadlier. In 28 states, you can openly carry loaded long guns around state capitols.⁠ ⁠ Armed extremism and gun violence continue to destroy our communities and put our democracy at risk. Read more about the role of guns in the attack on the US Capitol at the link in our bio.