The day after the sandy hook.

Webwatts, a mother of five, started a facebook group with a message calling for americans to do more to reduce gun violence.

But, within days, she had a national following and the makings of a grassroots.

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Webshannon watts verified account @shannonrwatts.

Now she crisscrosses the country pushing for change.

That online conversation turned into.

That was one month after the.

Webat the time, she only had 75 friends on facebook and an inactive twitter handle.

Founder of @momsdemand, grassroots army of @everytown fighting to end gun violence.

Webas the founder of moms demand action, shannon watts is one of the country's most visible advocates for gun safety and has spent the last decade working towards ending gun.

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