. >> reporter: mother's from san francisco like maddie scott share what it was like to lose their own child and pledged to take a stand against gun violence. >> i have to tell my grandson, your dad won't be coming for your birthday. your dad has been shot and killed. the scream i heard on that phone 20 years ago is a scream that gets me up off of my bed every single day. >> reporter: while these people know better than anyone that there is no quick fix to preventing gun violence, they say being here is a start. >> we can stop everyone but we can make a difference. if it is your child, that difference is the whole world. >> reporter: you saw congresswoman nancy pelosi was here today, reminding us that the concealed carry permit passed in washington recently, much to her dismay. that means that any carry concealed permits that were issued in any state is valid in every state, regardless of where that permit was issued. in san francisco, jackie ward, kpix 5. >>> a glimmer of hope for a breakthrough in the crippling citywide strike in oakland. both sides say they would be willing to enter