Gun Violence Prevention Talk at Bergen Community Tuesday

Continuing with the ongoing discussion on public safety and gun violence prevention, local state legislators invite the public to attend a special screening of a film based on a survivor of the Virginia Tech massacre and a post-film discussion at Bergen Community College on May 7.

 “Living for 32,” is a portrait of Colin Goddard, his account of the terror he and his classmates endured and his journey in telling his story to America. On that horrific day, April 16, 2007, a gunman entered Norris Hall education building on the campus of Virginia Tech killing 32 and wounding 17 in a mere 11 minutes.

“Living for 32 will help to illustrate the harsh reality we face as a result of senseless acts of gun violence taking place all over America,” said Assemblywoman Connie Wagner, of Paramus, who represents District 38. Wagner is hosting the event along with Assemblyman Timothy Eustace and Senator Bob Gordon. 

Brian Malte of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, a national advocacy group focused on reducing gun deaths and injuries in America, will be the guest speaker at this event.

 “I look forward to hearing from Brian Malte of the Brady Campaign and to discussing steps the Assembly is taking to prevent gun violence as well as community concerns," said Wagner in a statement this week.

“Gun violence prevention and public safety is an important issue facing every community across the nation,” said Eustace. “Bob, Connie and I will continue to gather residents around events such as this one and discuss how we can protect and prepare our communities for the future.”

The event will be held in the Ciccone Theater on the Paramus campus of Bergen Community College at 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 7.

For more information or to RSVP call (201)-576-9199 or email: AswWagner@njleg.org.