Gun violence is now the leading cause of death for minors under 18, and the U.S. experiences far more mass shootings than any other country in the world.

The Second Amendment calls for a “well-regulated militia,” but that is severely lacking in the United States today.

Oliver supports an assault weapons ban, universal background checks, red flag laws, mandatory waiting periods, magazine and ammunition restrictions, bans on bump stocks, and the repeal of the gun industry’s special legal immunity from civil liability. He also supports increased federal funding for school safety and community-based gun violence prevention programs.

Oliver would back legislation like the Equal Access to Justice for Victims of Gun Violence Act to hold negligent gun manufacturers accountable—where it matters most: their bottom line. While no law can undo the loss and trauma caused by gun violence, survivors and families deserve their day in court.

He believes the Centers for Disease Control must be fully empowered and funded to research gun violence as the public health crisis it is.

The National Rifle Association’s grip on American politics is a symptom of a broken campaign finance system. Oliver believes it’s time to put people before profits—and end the influence of gun manufacturers and their lobbyists once and for all.