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We have good news, friend, which we know we all really need to hear these days.

We’re proud to announce that Dr. Joseph Sakran has been elected [[link removed]] as the Chair of Brady’s Board and our Chief Medical Officer — the only physician to hold these roles within a major gun violence prevention organization.

Gun violence is a public health crisis that claims the lives of more than 45,000 Americans each year. It’s the leading cause of death for youth in this nation, surpassing deaths by cancer and car accidents. We know that treating this complex crisis calls for strong leaders and experts in public health who understand the impact of gun violence and its solutions — and Dr. Sakran is that type of leader.

Dr. Sakran’s dedication to his field is rooted in his lived experience of trauma from gun violence. At just 17 years old, a .38 caliber bullet ripped through his throat and ruptured his windpipe. This tragedy changed the entire trajectory of his life: He recovered, went to medical school, and is now a lead trauma surgeon at Johns Hopkins Hospital, where he treats victims of gun violence.

In 2018, following a comment by the NRA that doctors should “stay in their lane” regarding gun violence, Dr. Sakran launched @ThisIsOurLane [[link removed]] to elevate the role that healthcare professionals play in reducing firearm injuries and deaths. This effort, now a grassroots initiative of Brady, gained international attention and sparked major action, with doctors and healthcare professionals testifying before Congress and state legislatures, helping win historic federal research funding, and so much more.

As you can see, Dr. Sakran has already accomplished so much for the movement to end gun violence, and we couldn’t be more grateful to have his leadership. Please join us in giving Dr. Sakran a warm welcome! [[link removed]]

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U.S. Supreme Court Announces Date for U.S. vs. Rahimi

This week, the U.S. Supreme Court announced that oral arguments for U.S. vs. Rahimi will begin on November 7, 2023. This case is a matter of life and death for those impacted by domestic violence and has the potential to upend gun safety laws nationwide.

The case stems from 2020-2021 when a Texas man was involved in five separate shootings. He was convicted for possessing firearms while under a domestic violence restraining order that prohibited him from doing so. In the aftermath, he challenged the very law that led to his conviction in the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals — and he was shockingly successful.

Now, the case heads to the Supreme Court, which will determine whether an individual subject to a domestic violence restraining order has the right to possess a firearm. We filed an amicus brief [[link removed]] [[link removed]] urging the Supreme Court to protect survivors of domestic abuse and overturn the Fifth Circuit Court’s reckless ruling.

The facts speak for themselves: Firearms are the most common weapons used in domestic violence homicide and the mere presence of a gun in a domestic violence situation makes it five times as likely that a woman will be killed. Everyone is safer when abusers don’t have access to firearms. As we gear up for this case, please join us in learning more about U.S. vs. Rahimi. [[link removed]]

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Episode 146: On Survivors Surviving ( from the archives ):

On Easter Sunday in 2017, 74-year-old Robert Godwin Sr. went out to collect cans in the Glenville neighborhood of Cleveland, OH. Shortly after beginning his routine walk home, Robert was confronted, shot, and murdered by a stranger. Compounding on the senseless horror, the shooter live streamed the murder on Facebook. To discuss Robert’s life and legacy, what it’s like dealing with such trauma, and how everyone can be a better support system to those experiencing grief, we’re joined by three of Robert's children, including Brady's Director of Human Resources Brenda Haymon.

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'Channel Your Anger': Shooting Survivors Offer Advice After Jacksonville Attack [[link removed]] , USA Today

Biden Admin Takes New Approach to Close Gun Loophole [[link removed]] , Meet the Press

Shooting Sports Are Exploding in Popularity Among Young People. Here’s Why [[link removed]] , PBS

Cleveland to Open Crime Gun Intelligence Center to Combat Violence [[link removed]] , Cleveland Scene

Fear of Crime is Motivating Factor Behind 49 Consecutive Months of Rising Gun Sales, Experts Say [[link removed]] , Just the News

Brady Statement on Michigan Legislation to Disarm Domestic Abusers [[link removed]] , Brady

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