I'm doing a senior project for high school, and I'm spearheading a petition drive.

We are the only active petition signature gatherers in the county; my parents are certifying the petitions as I'm not 18 yet.

We are having a signature gathering event at the Middletown Hardester's on Saturday Sept. 10, from 4 to 7 p.m.

The petitions are for the following: SB 880, redefining assault weapons; AB 1511, regulating the loaning of firearms; AB 857, requiring serial numbers placed on antique and collectible firearms; SB 1235, regulation of ammunition sales including every retailer must have a firearms license and buyers must complete a background check; SB 1146, law prohibiting magazines greater than 10 rounds even if you already own them legally; SB 1695, if you do not report a lost or stolen firearm it is a felony even though the person stealing the firearm is only charged with a misdemeanor; AB 1135, duplicate bill of SB 880, redefining assault weapons.

The laws have already been passed, we are trying to gather enough signatures to place a measure on the ballot in November to let the people decide instead of our state Legislature and governor alone.

Hopefully all of Lake County can come and help me learn about the American political process and also help save our constitutional rights.

Amanda Henry lives in Middletown, Calif.