Richard Martinez
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My son Chris was shot & killed 2014 in Isla Vista—NOT ONE MORE ▪︎ Gun violence prevention advocate ▪︎ UC Davis JD ▪︎ Veteran
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Richard Martinez
@riromtz.bsky.social
· Nov 22
President John F. Kennedy, from the speech he intended to give on the day he was shot and killed—
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There are multiple injured victims—including children—from a shooting at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The shooter is no longer a threat, but a fire has broken out. We are devastated by another act of gun violence in a place of worship.
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Children among those wounded in church shooting, source says
There are multiple victims after a shooting at the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan, according to police. Follow for live updates.
www.cnn.com
September 28, 2025 at 5:13 PM
There are multiple injured victims—including children—from a shooting at the Church of Latter Day Saints in Grand Blanc, Michigan. The shooter is no longer a threat, but a fire has broken out. We are devastated by another act of gun violence in a place of worship.
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The NSSF—the gun industry’s trade association—has dismissed calls for action and accused lawmakers of exploiting tragedies.
In reality, it’s the gun industry that often benefits from high-profile shootings, as fears of new gun regulations—amplified by groups like the NSSF—lead to more gun sales.
In reality, it’s the gun industry that often benefits from high-profile shootings, as fears of new gun regulations—amplified by groups like the NSSF—lead to more gun sales.
NSSF Dismisses Calls for Gun Reforms After High-Profile Shootings
The NSSF rebuked those calling for assault weapons bans and other measures after the Minneapolis and Charlie Kirk shootings.
smokinggun.org
September 28, 2025 at 7:16 PM
The NSSF—the gun industry’s trade association—has dismissed calls for action and accused lawmakers of exploiting tragedies.
In reality, it’s the gun industry that often benefits from high-profile shootings, as fears of new gun regulations—amplified by groups like the NSSF—lead to more gun sales.
In reality, it’s the gun industry that often benefits from high-profile shootings, as fears of new gun regulations—amplified by groups like the NSSF—lead to more gun sales.
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The four lives taken and eight others wounded at the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were targeted in a place that should have offered sanctuary. But in America today, even sacred spaces are not immune to gun violence.
September 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The four lives taken and eight others wounded at the Grand Blanc Township Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints were targeted in a place that should have offered sanctuary. But in America today, even sacred spaces are not immune to gun violence.
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We all deserve to live freely and safely without the threat of senseless gun violence in our communities. Text READY to 644-33 to join us in our work to enact common-sense solutions and save lives.
September 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
We all deserve to live freely and safely without the threat of senseless gun violence in our communities. Text READY to 644-33 to join us in our work to enact common-sense solutions and save lives.
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Communities across the country were devastated by horrific acts of mass gun violence this weekend. This is not normal. Only in America do you have to worry about getting shot while going to church, or enjoying a night out with friends.
September 29, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Communities across the country were devastated by horrific acts of mass gun violence this weekend. This is not normal. Only in America do you have to worry about getting shot while going to church, or enjoying a night out with friends.
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RECKLESS: Today, the Trump Administration rescinded a Department of Commerce rule that tightened common-sense restrictions on the export of US-made guns abroad—making it easier for foreign cartels to stockpile weapons.
Trump administration scraps Biden gun export restrictions
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded Biden-era restrictions on civilian firearms exports, eliminating rules against sales to 36 countries deemed high-risk for the weapons being diverted to criminals and terrorists.
www.reuters.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
RECKLESS: Today, the Trump Administration rescinded a Department of Commerce rule that tightened common-sense restrictions on the export of US-made guns abroad—making it easier for foreign cartels to stockpile weapons.
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This dangerous move is a gift to the gun industry, which is desperate to reopen foreign markets to offset falling gun sales in the US.
RECKLESS: Today, the Trump Administration rescinded a Department of Commerce rule that tightened common-sense restrictions on the export of US-made guns abroad—making it easier for foreign cartels to stockpile weapons.
Trump administration scraps Biden gun export restrictions
The administration of U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday rescinded Biden-era restrictions on civilian firearms exports, eliminating rules against sales to 36 countries deemed high-risk for the weapons being diverted to criminals and terrorists.
www.reuters.com
September 29, 2025 at 8:50 PM
This dangerous move is a gift to the gun industry, which is desperate to reopen foreign markets to offset falling gun sales in the US.
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Our hearts are with them, their loved ones, and the entire Minneapolis community. No one should be forced to endure this. We should not have to live and die like this.
UPDATE: Six of the 17 people shot and wounded yesterday at Annunciation Catholic School are in critical condition and fighting for their lives. Of the 17 wounded, three are parishioners over the age of 80 and 14 are children.
Minneapolis shooting live updates: 2 dead and 6 in critical condition after Catholic school attack
At least two children are dead and 6 people are in a critical condition after a shooting at Annunciation Catholic School in Minneapolis
www.nbcnews.com
August 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
Our hearts are with them, their loved ones, and the entire Minneapolis community. No one should be forced to endure this. We should not have to live and die like this.
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No mother should have to run barefoot toward gunfire to save their child, but that’s exactly what this mom instinctively did when she learned about the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School yesterday. 🧵
August 28, 2025 at 3:38 PM
No mother should have to run barefoot toward gunfire to save their child, but that’s exactly what this mom instinctively did when she learned about the horrific mass shooting at Annunciation Catholic School yesterday. 🧵
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“How many more Americans must die before lawmakers ban these weapons of war?” - John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety
We’ve had a federal assault weapons ban before, it’s past time for Congress to do it again: Text BAN to 644-33.
We’ve had a federal assault weapons ban before, it’s past time for Congress to do it again: Text BAN to 644-33.
How many lives have been lost in school shootings in the US this year?
Two children were killed and 17 others were injured in a shooting at the Annunciation Catholic School in South Minneapolis on Wednesday.
abcnews.go.com
August 28, 2025 at 6:38 PM
“How many more Americans must die before lawmakers ban these weapons of war?” - John Feinblatt, president of Everytown for Gun Safety
We’ve had a federal assault weapons ban before, it’s past time for Congress to do it again: Text BAN to 644-33.
We’ve had a federal assault weapons ban before, it’s past time for Congress to do it again: Text BAN to 644-33.
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“There’s an African proverb that says, ‘When you pray, move your feet.’ So I beg you, I ask you, please pray. But don’t stop with your words.” - Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matthew DuBois
August 28, 2025 at 9:49 PM
“There’s an African proverb that says, ‘When you pray, move your feet.’ So I beg you, I ask you, please pray. But don’t stop with your words.” - Annunciation Catholic School Principal Matthew DuBois
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Hi, immunologist here:
(a scientist who studies immune & inflammatory processes)
RFK Jr is talking absolute bullshit when he says he can “see in kids faces that they have inflammation”
That’s NOT how immunology works.
He is an anti-science profiteer.
Start calling him such.
(a scientist who studies immune & inflammatory processes)
RFK Jr is talking absolute bullshit when he says he can “see in kids faces that they have inflammation”
That’s NOT how immunology works.
He is an anti-science profiteer.
Start calling him such.
August 28, 2025 at 8:59 PM
Hi, immunologist here:
(a scientist who studies immune & inflammatory processes)
RFK Jr is talking absolute bullshit when he says he can “see in kids faces that they have inflammation”
That’s NOT how immunology works.
He is an anti-science profiteer.
Start calling him such.
(a scientist who studies immune & inflammatory processes)
RFK Jr is talking absolute bullshit when he says he can “see in kids faces that they have inflammation”
That’s NOT how immunology works.
He is an anti-science profiteer.
Start calling him such.
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We’ve had a federal assault weapons ban before. It’s time for Congress to do it again: Text BAN to 644-33 to demand they take action.
August 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
We’ve had a federal assault weapons ban before. It’s time for Congress to do it again: Text BAN to 644-33 to demand they take action.
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Assault weapons are designed to shoot as many people as possible in the shortest amount of time. Our country’s dystopian gun violence crisis is a policy choice made by lawmakers who would rather cower to the gun industry than support basic gun safety measures that save lives.
August 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
Assault weapons are designed to shoot as many people as possible in the shortest amount of time. Our country’s dystopian gun violence crisis is a policy choice made by lawmakers who would rather cower to the gun industry than support basic gun safety measures that save lives.
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The shooter at Annunciation Catholic School used an assault weapon to fire dozens of rounds through the stained glass windows of the school’s church—killing two children and wounding 17 others, including 14 children.
August 27, 2025 at 9:07 PM
The shooter at Annunciation Catholic School used an assault weapon to fire dozens of rounds through the stained glass windows of the school’s church—killing two children and wounding 17 others, including 14 children.
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This text thread between moms in Minneapolis captures the unthinkable reality families face when gun violence shatters their schools and communities.
No parent or child should have to live through this trauma. 💔
No parent or child should have to live through this trauma. 💔
August 27, 2025 at 10:30 PM
This text thread between moms in Minneapolis captures the unthinkable reality families face when gun violence shatters their schools and communities.
No parent or child should have to live through this trauma. 💔
No parent or child should have to live through this trauma. 💔
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"While Trump may want to be a king, it is still up to us, as Americans, whether we treat him like one..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/o...
Opinion | All the Things Trump Thinks He Owns
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August 27, 2025 at 3:50 PM
"While Trump may want to be a king, it is still up to us, as Americans, whether we treat him like one..."
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/o...
www.nytimes.com/2025/08/27/o...
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Back to school should never mean back to school shootings. This is the devastating reality of America’s gun violence crisis—and it will not end until lawmakers take meaningful action.
Text READY to 644-33 to join us in demanding they do just that.
Text READY to 644-33 to join us in demanding they do just that.
August 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Back to school should never mean back to school shootings. This is the devastating reality of America’s gun violence crisis—and it will not end until lawmakers take meaningful action.
Text READY to 644-33 to join us in demanding they do just that.
Text READY to 644-33 to join us in demanding they do just that.
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As a mom who just sent little ones back to school and as a woman of faith, I am devastated that yet again children are dead and more are fighting for their lives after being gunned down at a church and school. How many more of our babies must die before Congress gets weapons of war off our streets?
August 27, 2025 at 4:20 PM
As a mom who just sent little ones back to school and as a woman of faith, I am devastated that yet again children are dead and more are fighting for their lives after being gunned down at a church and school. How many more of our babies must die before Congress gets weapons of war off our streets?
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We don't have to live like this.
Back to school should never mean back to school shootings. This is the devastating reality of America’s gun violence crisis—and it will not end until lawmakers take meaningful action.
Text READY to 644-33 to join us in demanding they do just that.
Text READY to 644-33 to join us in demanding they do just that.
August 27, 2025 at 4:49 PM
We don't have to live like this.
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Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying.”
Thoughts and prayers won’t stop gunmen with assault weapons or keep our kids safe. Banning assault weapons will.
Thoughts and prayers won’t stop gunmen with assault weapons or keep our kids safe. Banning assault weapons will.
August 27, 2025 at 5:19 PM
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey: “Don’t just say this is about thoughts and prayers right now. These kids were literally praying.”
Thoughts and prayers won’t stop gunmen with assault weapons or keep our kids safe. Banning assault weapons will.
Thoughts and prayers won’t stop gunmen with assault weapons or keep our kids safe. Banning assault weapons will.
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Children aren’t going home to their families tonight because this country has decided relentless mass shootings in our schools, churches, grocery stores, offices—the list goes on and on—are acceptable in exchange for unfettered access to assault weapons.
August 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
Children aren’t going home to their families tonight because this country has decided relentless mass shootings in our schools, churches, grocery stores, offices—the list goes on and on—are acceptable in exchange for unfettered access to assault weapons.
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We shouldn’t have to accept this carnage as normal: Text BAN to 644-33 to demand your lawmakers take action to ban assault weapons.
Children aren’t going home to their families tonight because this country has decided relentless mass shootings in our schools, churches, grocery stores, offices—the list goes on and on—are acceptable in exchange for unfettered access to assault weapons.
August 27, 2025 at 5:47 PM
We shouldn’t have to accept this carnage as normal: Text BAN to 644-33 to demand your lawmakers take action to ban assault weapons.