Gabby Giffords: “Gabby Giffords today returned to the Tucson parking lot where she was shot in the head two years ago to call for…”

The new gun control restrictions currently being considered by the Democratic majority in H.R. 8 would not have prevented my shooting.

For me is really important to move ahead, to not look back. I hope others are inspired to keep moving forward, no matter what.

It is time. In Congress, we sit here with the ability and the power to do something, and history will not be kind to us if we continue to allow the gun lobby to buy us and sell us.

Based on similar gun control measures in states like California, H.R. 8 would not deter a criminal from engaging in criminal activity, and it won't decrease gun crime.