Bernards Democrats' Forum Looks at Gun Violence

Discussion with participants from both sides of gun control issue address ways to address gun violence and children's safety.

The Bernards Township Democratic Committee hosted a recent free public forum focusing on Gun Violence and Children’s Safety at the Bernards Township Library with the need for careful background checks reportedly an area of agreement among multiple speakers. The Feb. 11 meeting was an informative discussion with members of the community from both sides of the issue, according to David Ferdinand, chairman of the Bernards Democratic Committee. Topics included gun regulations as now practiced by our local law enforcement, community safety, mental health issues, and proposed gun control legislation. “The need for a reasoned, adult conversation about gun violence has never been greater in this country,” Ferdinand said. “It is our hope that by …

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