by Leesa Ross | Sep 23, 2020 | Uncategorized
A Mother’s Story: Why We Need Lethal Violence Protective Orders My son Lex started buying guns on his 18th birthday. He was diagnosed with Autism when he was eight, and in his teens became increasingly reclusive and isolated. Lex refused to be evaluated, so we did not...
by Leesa Ross | Jun 5, 2019 | Uncategorized
I had a revelation today after reading a story about a child who drowned. I already know how much courage it takes to talk about tragic events. It’s always encouraging to see people who are willing to share theirs. I read a friend’s Facebook post where there was...
by Leesa Ross | Feb 25, 2019 | Uncategorized
She was a sophomore at Westlake High and had a question for me. “So, I have a relative who owns a gun, and I know they don’t keep it secured. Can you give me any suggestions on how I talk to them or what I can say?” It was an important question that...
by Leesa Ross | Feb 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Gun safety is looking like a top priority at this year’s Texas legislative session. That’s what the representative who I talked with said yesterday. A Texas law against negligence is a step forward that North Carolina could then follow. I wish that state had...
by Leesa Ross | Feb 19, 2019 | Uncategorized
It was thrilling but frightening to think I was going to be interviewed for a documentary. I’ve never done anything like that, and to be honest I’m camera shy. Years ago, my husband Randy was doing TV spots for the Nissan dealership where he was GM,...
by Leesa Ross | Jan 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
Does gun safety advocacy come with perks? Well, I don’t get heath insurance coverage, gym memberships or even a paycheck, but I do work with some of Austin’s finest police officers—an Assistant Police Chief who’s attended every gun safety event...
