Dozens gathered in the west metro Sunday to hear first-hand accounts on how gun violence affects families.
Three women whose children survived the mass shooting at Annunciation church in south Minneapolis told attendees at a town hall that something must be done to stop gun violence.
Carla Maldonado invoked the names of the two children who died in the attack.
"By taking action That's how we honor Harper, Fletcher, and all the lives taken by gun violence," said Maldonado.
Stephanie Moscetti told the gathering that meaningful gun safety legislation must be passed.
"I am simply here to appeal to all of us as humans, as people who care about the safety of the kids we love," Moscetti addd.
The town hall in Plymouth was hosted by third district Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (DFL.
Last week, members of the Minnesota State Senate held two hearings on gun violence issues, and Governor Tim Walz is still working to arrange a special session on gun safety.
Republican lawmakers have pushed back on the calls for banning certain weapons, including high-capacity, assault-style guns, saying other bans haven't worked and it unfairly punishes regular law-abiding gun owners.