Learn about the Bills

March Fourth fully supports the BUMP Act and
other acts that will prevent mass shootings.

 Use this page to read more about the bills, see our FAQ, and check out our guides on talking to kids, coworkers, and voters on the issues.

The BUMP Act
(S.1374 | H.R. 2799)

The Banning Unlawful Machinegun Parts Act (BUMP) will ban the sale of deadly bump stock devices that allow semi-automatic fireweapons to rapidly fire multiple rounds like machine guns.

Learn More about the BUMP Act

The GOSAFE Act
(S.1370 | H.R.2790)

The GOSAFE Act will regulate the sale, transfer, and manufacture of gas-operated semi-automatic weapons.



Learn about the GOSAFE Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

  • Daily!

    Lawmakers get thousands of messages on all sorts of issues. Consistency is what keeps this at the top of their minds.

  • Yes.

    Lawmakers track every message they receive. When enough people speak up, they have no choice but to act. Public pressure has passed major laws before—and it will again!

  • These bills are narrowly focused on the weapons and devices most commonly used in mass shootings, including assault weapons and bump stocks.

    They are designed to improve public safety while respecting responsible gun ownership and lawful uses like hunting.

  • It’s true that no law stops 100% of crime—but laws help mitigate tragedies.

    Seatbelt laws didn’t end car crashes, but they saved lives.

  • These bills focus on limiting the future sale and manufacture of the weapons and devices most often used in mass shootings, such as assault weapons and bump stocks.

    They do not require current gun owners to surrender firearms they already legally own. Enforcement would occur at the point of sale and manufacturing, not through confiscation of existing firearms.

  • Use our site to contact your lawmakers—it takes less than a minute and makes a huge impact.

    You can also donate, share our message, or invite friends and family into the conversation. The more voices we bring in, the faster change happens.

  • State laws are important, but they’re patchwork.

    Someone can simply cross a border to buy a weapon that’s banned in their state. A national standard closes those gaps and makes communities everywhere safer.

  • When we say “assault weapon,” we’re talking about semi-automatic firearms that are especially dangerous because they allow a shooter to fire rapidly and cause mass casualties in a short amount of time. These are the weapons most often used in mass shootings. For the full legal definition, you can find it in the text of the bills linked here: https://www.wemarchfourth.org/the-facts

  • There’s no “best” method, the most effective outreach is the one you’ll actually do.

    Emails, calls, letters, and messages through our platform are all logged and counted by lawmakers’ offices. Consistent constituent contact is what creates pressure for change.

Resources & Guides

March Fourth has partnered with parenting and healthcare experts to deliver resources to help navigate tough topics around gun violence

Compass Health: How to Talk to Kids About Drills

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