'It really is shameful to behave that way when your constituents are being brave enough to share their stories'
The advocates, who were volunteers with the group Moms Demand Action for Gun Sense in America, said they felt mocked, like some of the lawmakers weren't interested in hearing stories about how gun violence has impacted their lives.
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