ACT NOW: Tell Arkansas lawmakers to REJECT any dangerous Stand Your Ground legislation >>
Arkansas lawmakers are back in session and already they're trying to pass a dangerous Stand Your Ground law in our state. Sign the petition and let lawmakers know you oppose a Stand Your Ground law in Arkansas.
Dear Lawmakers,
As a constituent, I'm very concerned about the possibility of having a Stand Your Ground law in Arkansas.
Stand Your Ground laws put our children, families, and communities at risk. In fact, research has shown that at least 30 people nationwide are killed each month as a result of Stand Your Ground laws.
Arkansas law already provides people with the ability to defend themselves and there is no evidence the system is not working. Rather, this bill would upend self-defense law and allow people to shoot first and ask questions later.
As an Arkansan, I want you to oppose any legislation that would bring a Stand Your Ground law to our state. This will only make our state less safe and increase gun violence in Arkansas.