It’s August Recess — Which is YOUR Chance to Meet with Your Members of Congress!
Right now, Congress is on August recess, when members head home to their districts for a six-week break. It’s the perfect opportunity for activists like you to meet with your members about their stances on gun reform. Depending on your member’s record, you can:
1️⃣ Thank them for being a gun safety champion.
2️⃣ Hold them accountable for opposing common-sense gun reform.
This is your chance to make your voice heard! Read our blog on how you can take action.
In organizing your local recess event, take inspiration from this cheers/jeers event by the Brady Orange County (CA) Chapter!
You Helped Us Get LOUD to Demand Senate Action!
It’s been more than 20 years since Congress funded research into gun violence prevention. TWENTY YEARS! The House recently approved funding to study this epidemic, but the Senate has failed to act. On Thursday, we rolled up our sleeves and urged Senate Majority Leader hold a vote on this lifesaving funding. We’re demanding action from the Senate because there’s so much #WeNeedToKnow about our country’s gun violence epidemic if we want to identify and invest in solutions. We joined our friends at March For Our Lives in recording videos with senators on Capitol Hill, and we helped organize a coalition Twitterstorm. With your help, we made #WeNeedToKnow trend on Twitter, and a number of presidential candidates joined in. Help keep up the pressure by contacting your senators today!
A Serial Killer Murdered Her Son. Brady’s Legal Team is in Court to Help Her Get Justice
This week, Brady’s Jon Lowy traveled to South Carolina to argue against a defendant gun dealer’s motion to dismiss in a case called Coxie v. Academy Sports and Outdoors. Brady’s lawsuit claims that the gun seller unlawfully sold firearms to a straw purchaser who illegally transferred the weapons to a serial killer. The serial killer then used the weapons to imprison and murder multiple people, including Johnny Coxie, who is the son of our client, Cindy Coxie. In response to defendant’s motion to dismiss, Brady argued that the case wasn’t barred by the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA) and that the case should move forward. We’ll continue to seek justice for the victims of gun violence. Read more about the case.
Brady’s Legal Team Fights for Gun Safety in California Courts
In a big win this week, a California court upheld the state’s assault weapon ban in Rupp v. Becerra. Brady filed an amicus brief in support of the state, which the Court cited in its opinion to note the devastating psychological, social, and economic effects caused by mass shootings. Also, this week, Brady Legal filed an amicus brief in the 9th Circuit arguing against efforts to overturn California’s restrictions on high-capacity magazines. Our brief in Duncan v. Becerra emphasized the risks associated with high-capacity magazines and highlighted the importance of the legislative process in enacting laws to protect public safety. Brady will continue to defend the laws enacted by state and local officials that protect citizens from deadly gun violence stemming from high-capacity magazines and assault weapons. Learn more about Brady's legal work.
Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Hero of the Week
This week, a number of senators took the extra effort of making their own videos for our #WeNeedToKnow Day of Action. Send a tweet thanking them for showing what it looks like to be a gun safety champion!
Sen. Edward J. Markey (D-MA) joined our #WeNeedToKnow campaign with March For Our Lives. Watch his video on Twitter.
Brady in the News: Must-Reads
Democrats look to capitalize on turmoil inside NRA, The Hill
5 Small Steps to Encourage Safe Gun Storage in Your Home, Bustle
Interactive Map: Where ‘Crime Guns Have Been Recovered in New Jersey, NJ Spotlight
Academy Sports asks judge to dismiss lawsuit filed by mother of Todd Kohlhepp’s victim, WSPA
Children In States With Strict Gun Laws Are Less Likely To Die, Moms.com
Brady Quote of the Week
“Having as much transparent data as possible is one of the best ways to keep crime guns off of our streets… If we know which dealers are acting badly and putting guns in dangerous hands, we’ll be that much closer to keeping our communities safe.”
— Brady New Jersey President Carole Stiller
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