John,

This is Kirsten Englund. She was a mother of two, an avid bird watcher, and absolutely loved the outdoors. It was 10 years ago this week that Kirsten pulled over to admire a scenic lighthouse view off Highway 101 in Oregon. That was her last journey. 

Kirsten was shot and killed by a stranger who should have never had access to a firearm. The shooter had a history of mental illness and had been previously involved in a gun-related crime. Despite this, he was able to purchase two firearms online using his mother’s credit card and have her pick up the firearms on his behalf.

The shooter used the internet intentionally because he was afraid he might not pass a background check. And through this illegal straw purchase, he was able to obtain the firearms that he went on to use in the killing of Kirsten Englund. 

Kirsten’s family wanted to make a difference, to save other families from their mother’s fate. That’s why they partnered with Brady to file suit against the gun dealers who negligently sold the weapons used to kill Kirsten.

And after a lengthy court battle, we won landmark rulings to hold the dealers accountable — setting life-saving precedent that is still used today. Not only did the Englund family receive a financial settlement, but the gun dealers agreed to reform their business practices to prevent similar tragedies. This victory sent a message to firearm businesses across the country: That if they irresponsibly sell guns, they will be held accountable and forced to pay. And that means we are all a lot safer. 

That’s why today, we’re asking you to support Brady with a special gift in honor of Kirsten. Brady is fighting in courts across the country for families like Kirsten’s — and we’re winning. Our lawsuits are reforming the gun industry and keeping guns out of the hands of those who intend to cause harm. Please help make an impact by supporting Brady with a generous gift today.

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Hollywood Influencers Join White House Roundtable as part of Brady’s Show Your Safety Campaign

Our Show Your Safety Campaign helps the creative community harness its power as culture-makers to create a safer America free of gun violence through simple, creative, and powerful actions that foster positive behavior change.

Culture-makers, like writers, directors, and actors, have always had a deep influence in how we think of ourselves, what we value, and how we act. They’ve helped shift attitudes around smoking, drunk driving, seatbelts, and marriage equality.

This week, Brady leadership and nearly two dozen ambassadors of our Show Your Safety campaign gathered in D.C. to address another issue: firearm safety. Together, we took part in a roundtable discussion at the White House about how the Hollywood community can use their platforms to drive culture change by modeling responsible firearm ownership and safety on screen. This effort builds on our open letter that has been signed by over 200 writers, directors, and producers pledging to help drive culture change around firearms. 

We were joined by Susan Rice, director of the Domestic Policy Council at the White House, Steve Benjamin, director of Public Engagement at the White House, and prominent producers and actors like Michelle King and Robert King, Adam Brody, Piper Perabo, DB Woodside, and more. 

There are more firearms than people in America, and we know it’s likely they will always have a role in the shows and films we watch. The Show Your Safety campaign does not ask anyone to stop showing guns on screen. But our nation’s content creators and storytellers have the power to model safety norms and show the consequences of reckless gun use — depictions that help guide us to a safer America free of gun violence.

We at Brady thank our Show Your Safety ambassadors and the White House for engaging on such a vitally important issue. Together, we can drive culture change around firearms and help save lives. Please join us in learning more about our campaign and trip to the White House!

ICYMI: Watch the 2023 Brady Action Awards!

Here at Brady, we work across Congress, courts, and our communities to prevent all forms of gun violence. Our comprehensive approach is guided by our motto to “take action, not sides” and find common ground in common-sense solutions.

On Wednesday, following our Show Your Safety roundtable at the White House, we hosted the 2023 Brady Action Awards to recognize gun safety champions who exemplify our motto, and whose work embodies the spirit and legacy of Jim and Sarah Brady.

We heard inspiring words from Rep. Maxwell Frost, Bradley Whitford, Team ENOUGH Co-Founder Aalayah Eastmond, Brady President Kris Brown, Gov. Phil Murphy, Fred Guttenberg, Brady Board Chair Kevin Quinn, grassroots leader Carole Stiller, and more! In case you missed it, you can watch here. We thank our speakers, generous sponsors, and grassroots supporters!

Episode 224: Deadly Consequences of a “Shoot-First” America

Today, 38 states have Stand Your Ground laws, which permit an individual to protect themselves with force — including deadly force. Increasingly, many states allow individuals to even use deadly force without any duty to retreat. While proponents of these policies claim they're vital to public safety, states lacking a duty to retreat have experienced at least a 10% rise in homicides. To discuss how these laws developed and how they’ve been used against already marginalized communities, we are joined by Kami N. Chavis — R. Hugh and Nolie Haynes professor of Law and Director of the William and Mary Center for Criminal Justice Policy and Reform.

Adam Brody Says Gun Violence Is 'As American as Apple Pie,’ The Wrap

Adam Brody, Piper Perabo and More Call for Less Gun Violence on Screen at White House Roundtable: ‘Hollywood Has Been Due for a Reckoning,’ Variety

Anti-Domestic Violence and Gun Groups Unite to Urge Supreme Court to Reverse Domestic Violence Ruling, KITV

Americans Bought Almost 60 Million Guns During the Pandemic, WFRV

Children Are Dying at Rates Not Seen in 100 Years, Ethnic Media Services

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