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Democratic 2022 Colorado House of Representative

Andrew Boesenecker

I was born in Holland, MI, I grew up just a stone’s throw away from the shores of Lake Michigan. I was raised in a family that included public school employees, teachers, veterans and law enforcement officers. I am also proud of a family heritage that includes generations of farmers – people who know the importance of growing healthy food for their neighbors and community.I spent my childhood and teenage years sailing on Lake Michigan, exploring parks and forests, and riding my bike anywhere it would take me. One of those kids who couldn’t stop beating on pots and pans, I received my Bachelor of Music in Percussion Performance from Western Michigan University in 2001. I love playing drums and the marimba (and also the pots and pans) with my three children to this day.

Gun Violence Prevention

Now is the time for comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation in the United States.

Mass shootings are not inevitable. Our children should not live in fear. Gun violence in the United States is a problem we can solve. Thoughts and prayers aren’t enough – we need to elect officials who are ready to fight while empowering teachers, students, parents and community members to speak out and show up. Doing nothing is not an option. It is our responsibility to solve this crisis. Together, we can make sure that mass shootings do not happen in our communities. I am proud to have a voting record that reflects these commitments. Common sense gun safety legislation does not impede or restrict responsible firearm ownership. 

I support the ban on bump stocks, closing the private sales and gun show sales loopholes, red flag laws, mandatory waiting periods before being allowed to take possession of a firearm, mandatory gun safety training for all new firearm sales, banning semi-automatic rifles and handguns as defined by the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994, increased regulation and background checks for ammunition sales, gun buy-back initiatives, and registration and licensing for all firearm purchases.