My name is Karen Tutt, and I support CARR as a reasonable and common ground approach to reduce gun violence in our communities. My husband, Jim Tutt, was murdered on April 10th, 2023, at Old National Bank where he worked. Jim Tutt was an amazing man – he loved the Lord and his family with his whole heart. Jim was kind, generous, and brilliant, and I am devastated by my loss. HE JUST WENT TO WORK like any other ordinary day. HE JUST WENT TO WORK, and was sitting in a meeting, and in less than 30 seconds, ten people were shot and five of them were violently ripped from this life for absolutely no reason.  Police officers were also injured as they upheld their duty to protect and serve.

 Jim and others were brutally killed by someone who legally and easily purchased a deadly assault weapon. The shooter had KNOWN mental health concerns and suicidal ideation. While no solution will stop all attacks, CARR can stop many. With more than 80% of mass shooters signaling their intentions in advance, CARR could be a valuable tool to intervene and prevent loss of innocent life.  

How many times do we have to hear the same story of death and violence before we act? It is possible to pass legislation that balances upholding the Second Amendment and requires responsible regulation of guns. With CARR legislation, we can reduce suicides and violence against innocent people. My husband JUST WENT TO WORK. We should all be safe to do the same.