 Gun violence is a public health crisis in our country that requires a public health solution. And many of us know this. We read and hear about episodes of gun violence in our communities. But I believe that we may not fully appreciate the full extent of its ripple effects across our country. Right now, six in ten Americans are worried about losing a loved one to gun violence. Half of our kids are worried about a shooting in their school. And gun violence has now become the leading cause of death.