As Executive Director of the Catholic Conference of Kentucky, I represent and assist the Commonwealth’s four Catholic bishops and Catholic agencies in advocating for just public policy and advancing the common good. Previously, I served as Deputy General Counsel for the State Senate Majority Leadership. I have been involved in the development of policy at the state level for 18 years.

Gun violence is an issue that proves difficult because there are so many conflicting concerns and competing rights. Many Kentuckians value their right to bear arms and are wary of anything that could be seen as infringing on that right. At the same time, firearms uniquely enhance one’s ability to do harm to oneself and others. As a pro-life Kentuckian, I believe it is a moral imperative that we find effective ways to save lives threatened by gun violence.

CARR balances respect for second amendment rights and principles of due process while providing real tools to prevent deaths by suicide or mass shootings. It provides law enforcement an effective tool to intervene to prevent gun violence while ensuring due process to respect everyone’s 2nd Amendment rights. This is a proposal that can bring together Kentuckians with a variety of views on firearms and save lives.