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The Eagles are taking tangible steps to reduce armed violence.
On Monday, the Philadelphia Police Department will hold an arms purchase event at Lincoln Financial Field from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. ET. Anyone who sends a unloaded firearm to a police officer at the scene will receive a $ 100 gift card funded by the Eagles and the Philadelphia Children’s Hospital Violence Prevention Center.
“No questions will be asked and no appointment will be required,” the team said in a press release announcing the program. The event will be closed to the media, in order to protect the anonymity of the participants.
The Eagles have also teamed up with the city of Philadelphia to create EndPhillyGunViolence.com.
Finally, the owner of the team, Jeffrey Lurie, made some strong comments on the subject of armed violence.
“These senseless acts of violence will not stop happening without the concerted effort of those who govern our nation and make public policies,” Lurie said. “As a country, we must call on our legislators to enact tangible change and address this public crisis through appropriate arms security legislation. These terrible disasters continue to occur in the United States. This is completely unacceptable and discouraging. We are facing of an epidemic affecting our communities, and my hope is that we can influence our elected officials to create and pass laws so that the people of this country can feel safe when they leave home.
“Enough is enough! Assault weapons loaded with high-capacity magazines are a clear threat to public safety and should be banned. In addition, research shows that if there were still a federal ban on weapons In addition, a mandatory universal background check could have a significant impact on mass shootings by ensuring that these dangerous firearms do not reach the target. wrong hands “.
Most Americans agree with Lurie. If only our elected officials were willing and able to carry out the will of the majority of Americans.