Report to Speaker of the Massachusetts House of Representatives on Gun Violence

An 8-person advisory committee to Speaker DeLeo issued their report listening 44 recommendations to reduce firearm violence in the Commonwealth.  The committee included police, a criminal defense attorney, mental health experts,  and academics, including David Hemenway.  Four of the members have concealed carry permits.  All of the recommendations were approved unanimously.  They included background checks for all gun transfers, suitability standards for firearm identification cards, firearm safety training to include live fire and a module on suicide, tax credits for the purchase of a gun safe, and increased funding for diversion programs for juvenile offenders.