All I can say is WOW, John. In all my years in the gun violence prevention movement, I’ve never seen support for our issue like this.
Last week, Brady joined hundreds of activists, survivors, and elected officials, including President Biden, for the National Safer Communities Summit hosted by Sen. Chris Murphy — and I’m still energized. Together, we discussed strategies for preventing gun violence and how we can best implement the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act (BSCA), which was passed a year ago. And after this summit, I’m ready to get to work! |
Front row (L-R): Brady Board Member Pastor Thomas Dixon, Brady Director of Organizing Hannah Jones, Brady Organizing Manager Rachel Gonzalez, Brady Vice President of Organizing Shikha Hamilton, President Joe Biden, Brady President Kris Brown, Brady Chicago Leader Delphine Cherry, and Team ENOUGH Executive Council Members Marla Telleria and Lea Nepomuceno. |
We’ve been fighting for solutions like the BSCA since Jim and Sarah Brady passed the Brady Law in 1994. It’s the most comprehensive set of federal gun violence prevention policies we’ve seen in 30 years, and we need it more now than ever. We’re halfway through 2023 and there have been more mass shootings than days in the year; we’re on track for one of the deadliest years of gun violence in our nation’s history. But, John, I’m energized because I know there are solutions in BSCA that will address this troubling reality. One of those solutions is Extreme Risk Protection Orders, also known as ERPOs.
The BSCA provides historic funding for states to implement ERPOs, which help temporarily remove firearms from a person who is at risk of harming themselves or others. ERPOs can prevent firearm suicide, unintentional shootings, and school shootings. And as we speak, Brady is organizing in communities across the country to ensure state leaders know this life-saving funding is available.
With leaders like President Biden and Sen. Chris Murphy on our side, we’ve made huge strides in our movement. But as President Biden said in his address at the summit, “We are not finished.” President Biden is right. There is still so much work ahead to make this nation the safer place we all deserve — and that’s why I’m reaching out today.
While momentum is on our side, we need to push Congress to pass another vital solution, and that’s a BAN on assault weapons. This legislation has languished in Congress since the start of 2023, and we simply cannot wait any longer to pass it. Just like you helped us pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, will you help us ban these weapons of war?
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Thank you for taking action alongside Brady. We couldn't do this life-saving work without you.
In solidarity,
Kris Brown
President of Brady |
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Brady Recognizes Gun Violence Awareness Month with the Boston Red Sox |
Brady Vice President of Policy and Programs Christian Heyne throwing the first pitch at the Red Sox game (and it was a strike)! |
This memory will last a lifetime. Last week, Brady attended the Boston Red Sox vs. Yankees game at Fenway Park for an on-field ceremony in recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Month. Alongside Brady leaders Christian Heyne and Brenda Haymon, the Red Sox highlighted a group of survivors, families, and activists who have dedicated their lives to ending gun violence in America. |
Attendees include Mike and Kristin Song and their family of CT, Felix and Kim Rubio of Uvalde, TX, Garnell and Raymond Whitfield of Buffalo, NY, Simone and Camille Paradis of Newtown, CT, Brenda Haymon and her family of OH, Wayne and Judi Richardson of ME, Christian Heyne of CA, and Pam Kenn of MA. |
For victims and survivors, Gun Violence Awareness Month is a time to call attention to the epidemic of gun violence in America and the need for life-saving solutions. It can also be a painful reminder of the day their lives were changed forever. But this group of survivors has continuously turned their pain into action, honoring the lives lost and working to prevent other families from losing loved ones to gun violence. Their strength, determination, and resilience are an inspiration to us all.
We at Brady thank the Red Sox for hosting this powerful event and for calling attention to the real-life impacts of gun violence by elevating the stories of survivors. It’ll take all of us to end this epidemic, and we’re proud to have the Red Sox on our side. Please join us in watching the on-field ceremony!
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VICTORY: U.S. Senate Rejects Reckless Gun Lobby-Backed Resolution
“The rejection of this resolution is proof that common-sense gun violence prevention is a winning political issue and sound policy, and lawmakers are finally answering to the demands of the people, not the gun industry.” — Brady President Kris Brown
This week, the U.S. Senate rejected an NRA-backed resolution that would have reversed a federal regulation on accessories erroneously marketed and sold as "stabilizing braces.” These deadly firearm modifiers are commonly used by mass shooters to increase the lethality of their attacks, including in recent mass shootings in Nashville, TN, Colorado Springs, CO, and more.
Now, the regulation, which was enacted by the Biden Administration, will remain in place and prevent the gun industry from misbranding these accessories and circumventing regulations on short-barreled rifles. In other words, we stopped the gun lobby and its allies in Congress from making it easier for mass shooters to gain access to weapons of war.
This is a major victory for public safety — and we couldn’t have done it without you. Since April, you called, emailed, and made your voices heard in the halls of power, helping us drive nearly 16,000 messages to lawmakers to oppose this reckless resolution — so thank you! |
Episode 226 — Behind the Scenes: Prop Masters, Armorers, and Gun Safety in Hollywood
Have you ever wondered about how firearms are handled behind-the-scenes on your favorite movie or tv show? We’re joined by Dutch Merrick, founder of Prop Gun Safety and a veteran propmaster with 25 years of experience, to talk about the world of prop masters and armorers in Hollywood. As the man maintaining guns on set, Dutch occupies a unique position within film — setting up actors to look their best, while also keeping them safe. As part of our podcast series on Hollywood’s role in gun violence prevention, Dutch shares his insights on the differences between on-set firearm safety and firearms in the "real world," how the tragedy on the Rust set sent shockwaves throughout the film industry, and the role that folks behind the camera can have in changing unsafe firearm practices and gun culture.
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