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President Obama: Keep guns away from violent abusers. Close the "boyfriend loophole."

President Obama: Keep guns away from violent abusers. Close the "boyfriend loophole."

Tell President Obama:

"Take executive action to close the 'boyfriend loophole' and prevent abusers from easy access to guns."
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    When a survivor of dating violence files for a restraining order, her abuser shouldn't be able to buy a gun.

    But because of something called the "boyfriend loophole," abusers in at least 35 states can still legally purchase guns--simply because they didn't live with or marry their targets. So it doesn't meet the legal definition of "domestic violence." The effect is shocking: Half of all women killed by intimate partners are killed by dating partners.

    Here's the good news: If we act fast, President Obama can close this loophole with an executive order--without congressional approval. Right now, the administration is considering a number of executive orders to curb gun violence, and if we show widespread public support, closing the "boyfriend loophole" will be one of them. Will you add your name?