by The Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence

About the author: The Michigan Partnership to Prevent Gun Violence is a coalition of law enforcement, medical, and public health professionals who promote the reduction and prevention of gun violence in Michigan.

One of the most important things you as a citizen can do to help stop gun violence is to let your elected officials and/or the media know how you feel about the issues. All too often, citizen input is only received at election time, if then. As legislation is introduced and debated, your voiced opinion can have an important impact on the local, state, or national level.

Contacting Your Elected Officials

You may contact your elected officials by phone, person to person by appointment or at community events, by letter, or through e-mail. E-mail is...