Activists in Dubuque celebrate recent gun control measures [Video]

DUBUQUE, Iowa (KCRG) – ”We want people to be encouraged with the progress we’re making.” said Tom Moothart, president of the Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence.

Activists in Dubuque rallied to celebrate recent decisions that they say will improve gun safety on a local scale. The Dubuque Coalition for Nonviolence and Moms Demand Action hosted the rally.

The groups say school board leaders in Dubuque have decided against allowing teachers and staff to carry weapons at school.

Governor Reynolds signed a law in April allowing districts to opt into allowing that.

The groups say they are also encouraged by a recent supreme court decision. It bars people who are the subject of domestic violence restraining orders from owning weapons.

“There’s encouraging things going on, and we like to keep people positive and engaged, rather than giving up. We will never give up, never give in,” Moothart said.

The Dubuque Coalition for …