Dozens of demonstrators gathered at a local church Saturday afternoon to rally against gun violence.
The rally was held around 3 p.m. at the First Unitarian Universality Church in the 4100 block of Front Street. There, participants called for stricter federal gun laws, the renewal of a ban on assault weapons, the banning of high-capacity magazines and background checks for those who wish to own firearms.
The demonstration was organized by a local group called “People for a Safe Community.” The organization’s mission is to modify current gun laws in an effort to improve public safety for all Americans.
Several speakers were assembled for Saturday’s event, including San Diego Mayor Bob Filner, Poway Unified School District Board member Rick McCoy and Maryanne Pintar, head of the San Diego chapter of Mothers Demand Action for Sensible Gun Control.
Some parents whose children were victims of gun violence also attended the rally, as well as representatives from Congressman Scott Peters’ office, Senator Dianne Feinstein’s office and Congresswoman Susan Davis’ office.
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