KEENE, NH – Authorities across the country are taking a hard look at gun control measures following last week’s shooting in Maine that left 18 people dead and another 13 injured when a gunman opened fire at a bowling alley and a bar.

In New Hampshire, District 2 Executive Councilor turned gubernatorial candidate Cinde Warmington, a democrat, is falling for an assault weapon ban and other gun violence prevention measures.

“The mass shooting in Maine last week is a heartbreaking tragedy and a stark reminder of the gun violence occurring all across our country,” said Warmington. “As Governor, I will always prioritize keeping Granite Staters safe. That’s why I will call on the legislature to send me a bill banning assault weapons in New Hampshire. This and other common-sense gun violence prevention measures will save lives…. Granite Staters are counting on us to take action before tragedy strikes here in New Hampshire.”

She’s calling for measures such as universal background checks, gun-tree school zones, extreme-risk protection orders, waiting periods for gun purchases, concealed carry permits, bans on high-capacity magazines with ghost guns, and stronger safe storage regulations.

“When it comes to the threat of gun violence here in New Hampshire, I have, on multiple occasions, heard Governor Sununu say that it’s not a matter of ‘if’ but ‘when’ we will have a mass shooting. As if there’s nothing we can do about it,” Warmington said. “But there is something we can do about it, and we must.

Warmington’s calls are back by several leaders in the State House, including Representatives Jodi Newell, Dru Fox, and Phil Jones, all of Keene.