Today marks the first day of our sit-in on the U.S. Capitol to demand an assault weapons ban.

Gun Violence Survivor Sit-In

It’s not too late to join us! We’ll be here from June 6th to June 12th for 23 hours a day, rain or shine.

Can I count on you to come down to the Capitol and help us make our voices heard? >>

If you can’t join, can I count on you to chip in any amount to support our efforts? >>

For the last 5 years, I’ve been fighting for a federal assault weapons ban.

I’ve flown to D.C. countless times with other family members impacted by mass shootings.

We met with dozens of lawmakers on Capitol Hill. We cried our eyes out while retelling our nightmares.

But nothing we said moved them and they continue to drag their feet and block critical reforms. We won’t stand for it.

That’s why we’re sitting in on the Capitol for 6 days straight, 23 hours a day. Will you join me? >>

Or will you chip in a few bucks to fuel our campaign to ban assault weapons once and for all? >>

Gun Violence Survivor Sit-in | June 6-12 U.S. Capitol | Join us to demand a federal assault weapons ban

Thanks for your help,

Sam

– Original Message –

I’m Sam Schwartz. I'm about to invite you to the most consequential event of the summer. But first let me tell you about my cousin...

In 2018, my cousin and best friend, Alex Schachter, was murdered by a gunman with an AR-15 during the Parkland Shooting.

I was just 14 when the shooting happened and my world was turned upside-down. That’s why I’ve been fighting for a federal assault weapons ban these last 5 years.

Me and Alex

I’m sick and tired of congressional inaction.

It’s five years later, and NOTHING has changed.

This year alone, we’ve seen over 200 mass shootings tear apart communities and families across this country.

But our lawmakers would rather play political games and accept blood money than save our lives.

So, I’m holding a sit-in at the U.S. Capitol from June 6th to June 12th to DEMAND a vote to ban assault weapons.

I KNOW we can pressure our Congress to act, but only if we all come together. If you’re tired of waking up every day to the news of another massacre, will you join me starting June 6th? >>

If you’re fed up, but can’t make it to our sit-in – please chip in $5, $15, or whatever you can spare before midnight to make our event possible. Donations will help us purchase food and other necessities to sustain our sit-in. >>

I’ll be real:

I didn’t join this fight until my cousin was slaughtered in his English class.

Don’t be like me. Don’t wait until you have to bury your loved ones to start caring.

Join the fight before it’s too late. Join the fight before someone you love is next. Here’s how:

1. Sign up now to join me, gun violence survivors, and advocates who have had ENOUGH starting June 6th at the U.S. Capitol to demand real change from Congress. >>

2. Chip in any amount asap to make this massive event a success and help prevent future mass shootings. >>

3. Or spread the word about the sit-in and encourage your friends to join us. >>

Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We couldn’t pull this off without your help.

With gratitude,

Sam Schwartz
Gun safety activist and cousin of Alex Schachter