Dear John,

We can’t talk about gun violence without addressing suicide . In 2016 alone, 23,000 people used a gun to end their life. Firearm suicides have gone up nearly every year since 2006, but we are anything but helpless to stop this crisis. Extreme risk laws, also known as Extreme Risk Protection Orders (ERPOs) or “red flag laws,” are a proven tool to prevent suicide.

This policy measure provide a swift, effective way for family members and others to temporarily remove access to guns from a person in crisis. And evidence shows they save lives. Researchers estimated that one suicide was averted for every 10 or 11 extreme risk orders issued in Connecticut, which in 1999 became the first state to pass an extreme risk law. As of 2020, a total of 17 states and Washington, D.C., have an extreme risk law in place.

But if we truly want to prevent tragedies, we need this lifesaving legislation on a federal level. That’s why need to tell Congress: support the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019. This bill would establish a program to award grants to states to implement extreme risk laws.

Urge Congress to pass the Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2019!
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We Created an End Family Fire PSA with Station19!

We teamed up with Shondaland, creators of hits like Grey's Anatomy, and Station19 to create a public service announcement about the importance of safe firearm storage and our End Family Fire campaign. Every day, 8 children and teens are unintentionally injured or killed due to an unlocked or unsupervised gun in the home. One way to End Family Fire is storing your firearm unloaded, locked, and separate from ammunition. And no matter what, make sure you always ask about how guns are stored in other homes. It could save a life. Watch and share our video with Station19 on Facebook

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Brady Celebrates Black History Month

Today marks the start of Black History Month — a time to celebrate and reflect on contributions made by Black women and men for the betterment of the U.S. Many of the activists, survivors, and victims of gun violence we will recognize unite behind a common goal: ending gun violence. Each week, we will honor those who have upheld that very goal, while using this platform to speak out about the disproportionate effects gun violence has on Black and Brown communities. As we recognize our past, we must also look to improve the future. Together, united by the same goal, we must recommit ourselves to ending every day gun violence, because where you live shouldn’t dictate if you live.


Another Victory in Virginia: Lawmakers Send Gun Safety Legislation to Governor’s Desk

On Thursday, the Virginia House of Delegates passed seven lifesaving bills to prevent gun violence! These bills are now sent to the governor’s desk and are just one step away from becoming law. This is a strong start to 2020, and it's all because Virginians voted for gun safety champions. Make no mistake, elections matter! Read more.

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Brady and Team ENOUGH Take Legal Action in Florida

Following the tragedy at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School — in which 17 people were murdered by a 19-year-old gunman — Florida lawmakers passed a lifesaving law to raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm to 21. Almost as soon as this law passed, the NRA sued Florida to challenge it. We’re fighting back in court. Brady and Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, joined our partners Giffords, March for Our Lives Action Fund, and Orange Ribbons for Gun Safety in filing an amicus brief in NRA v. Swearingen.

We argue in support of this common-sense minimum age law, called the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School Public Safety Act. Our legal brief in NRA v. Swearingen points to evidence showing that easy access to guns among minors poses a threat to public safety, adding that young people are disproportionately affected by gun violence. Team ENOUGH and our partners are working hard to stand with gun safety. Will you join us? Learn more about our work [[link removed]] .


Victory! California Assembly Passes Safe Storage Bill

“We have a responsibility to do everything in our power to prevent firearms from ending up in dangerous hands, and ensuring that guns are safely stored at home is a strong step towards that goal." — Amanda Wilcox, Legislative and Policy Chair of Brady California

Thanks to continued advocacy from Brady’s California chapter, a bipartisan bill about safe gun storage has passed the State Assembly! Under this bill, parents will receive materials and about best practices for gun storage, California’s gun safety laws, and the dangers of improper firearm storage. We know this effort to educate and inform parents about safe storage will save lives, and help End Family Fire [[link removed]] . Today, 4.6 million children live in homes with access to an unlocked or unsupervised gun. This lifesaving legislation is a major step towards preventing tragedies and keeping our children safe! Learn more about our involvement in helping pass this bill.
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From the Archives: Honoring Officers McGuire and Lemongello

About 20 years ago, officer Kenneth McGuire and detective David Lemongello were shot and injured while on duty. Both survived but suffered severe, debilitating injuries [[link removed]] from the attack. The man who shot the officers was a career criminal and prohibited purchaser who could not legally obtain a gun, but was able to get one due to the irresponsible actions of a West Virginia gun dealer. Brady Legal filed suit in 2002, alleging that the gun dealer and manufacturer negligently sold the gun through a straw purchase to a gun trafficker. Brady Legal defeated the gun companies’ motions to dismiss, and in June of 2004, the officers reached a landmark $1 million settlement.
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This settlement was the first time a gun seller paid damages for its role in facilitating gun trafficking to criminals. The case also led several West Virginia gun dealers to stop selling guns in bulk by implementing one-handgun-a-month limits to prevent future problems. If you work in law or want to learn more about our legal work, subscribe to our monthly legal newsletter today [[link removed]] !

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Brady is Hiring — Join Us!

Here at Brady, we have a 45-year legacy of leadership in education, litigation, and legislation to prevent gun violence in America. Now, we are at a unique point in history, ready to expand our team. Join us!
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