“How did I not get shot? How did I not die?"

Dion Green is ‘lucky’ to be alive today, John. Four summers ago this week, he was next to his father, Derrick Fudge, when a gunman armed with an assault weapon and a 100-round magazine opened fire at a crowded bar in Dayton, OH. Derrick was shot five times. He died almost instantly in his son’s arms.

Dion and his father, Derrick Fudge.

After we spoke with Dion and the other families who lost a loved one in the Dayton massacre, the Brady Legal team had to act. We filed a first-of-its-kind lawsuit against the manufacturer of the deadly large-capacity magazine used in the shooting.

The gunman fired at least 41 rounds in less than 30 seconds, killing nine people and injuring 27 more. No civilian should be able to access a 100-round magazine, period. These products were designed to inflict mass casualties. Yet magazine manufacturers and distributors market and sell these devices to everyday American civilians — often with no meaningful protocols or oversight in place to ensure that they aren't used in a mass shooting. 

Brady Legal is fighting tirelessly to hold the manufacturer accountable for its irresponsible business practices that resulted in the murder of Derrick Fudge and eight others. And if we’re successful, the victims’ families will be able to access a modicum of justice, and most importantly, we’ll create a powerful incentive for magazine manufacturers and distributors to prevent this kind of tragedy from happening again. 

But here’s the thing: We know the gun industry will stop at nothing to sink this case. And that’s why we’re reaching out to you today. Brady’s life-saving legal work is made possible by supporters like you. We represent victims and survivors of gun violence, like Dion and survivors of the Dayton shooting, pro-bono. Please help us keep fighting for justice and gun industry reforms in court by donating to Brady today.

You have our word that we will never stop fighting for justice on behalf of gun violence victims and survivors. Please join us.

In solidarity,

Brady Legal

Remembering Jim Brady

We remember our hero, Jim Brady, who passed away nine years ago this week. Until his death, which was ruled a homicide caused by the gunshot wound he sustained in 1981, Jim fought like hell to survive and save others from the pains of gun violence. His wife, Sarah, was there every step of the way. 

Jim with his wife, Sarah, (far right) and then-Sen. Joe Biden.

Jim was just two months into his dream role as White House Press Secretary when he was shot in the head when a gunman tried to assassinate President Reagan. Jim was partially paralyzed for life. But not even a bullet could stop him. He and Sarah dedicated their lives to taking on the NRA and passing the Brady Bill. 

For years, they lobbied Congress on both sides of the aisle to support the landmark Brady Bill — which ultimately passed with unanimous, bipartisan support. And a year later, they made history again by passing the Assault Weapons Ban of 1994. Jim and Sarah showed us that gun violence isn’t about politics — it’s about taking action, not sides, to save as many lives as possible.

And now is our chance to keep Jim’s legacy alive. There’s a bill in Congress right now to expand Brady Background Checks to cover all gun sales, including those sold online and at gun shows. Please urge your lawmakers to support this life-saving legislation in the name of Jim Brady!

(From the Archives) Episode 152: The More We Share, the More We Know — Domestic Violence and Firearms

This week 31 years ago, Barbara Lund and her boyfriend, former Iowa state legislator Kevin Kelly, were killed by Lund's estranged husband. In this special episode, we’re joined by Joan Peterson, Barbara's sister and a longtime Brady chapter member and leader, who has dedicated her life to preventing gun violence and domestic violence after her sister was murdered. Together, they detail why domestic violence cannot be left invisible. 

One Reason We All Want to Live in Barbieland? There Is No Gun Industry, Ms.Magazine 

Understanding the Root Causes of Gun Violence: Changing the Narrative, Virginia Mercury 

The Secret History of Gun Rights: How Lawmakers Armed the N.R.A., The New York Times

Keeping Guns Out of Children's Hands is the Goal. Do Safe Gun Storage Laws Go Too Far or Not Far Enough? The San Diego Union-Tribune 

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