John–

Once again, our country is reeling from another devastating mass shooting
perpetuated using an assault style rifle, this time in Lewiston, Maine. So
many of the deadliest shootings in our country's history painfully
highlight what needs to be done to demand a future free from gun violence:
We must ban assault weapons.

Weapons of war have NO business being on our streets and in our
communities.

[ [link removed] ]Take action now: Join the 20,000 supporters who have already messaged
their U.S. Senator and Representative urging them to support a federal
assault weapons ban.

Then, read about the rest of the work we're doing to end gun violence in
communities across the country.

From the Field: Moms Demand Action

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With less than two weeks to go until Election Day, our volunteers are
going all-out to elect gun sense champions. This year more than 150 (!)
Moms Demand Action volunteers are running for office to make their
communities stronger and safer.

These [ [link removed] ]Demand A Seat candidates join our growing vanguard of volunteers
who have taken their advocacy to the next level by running for office—and
we have a movement of grassroots leaders all over the country who are
rolling up their sleeves to get them elected.

Whether there's an election in your community or not, volunteers are
working on the ground across the country to pass gun safety legislation.
[ [link removed] ]Join them: Find an upcoming event near you.

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From the Field: Students Demand Action

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Smith & Wesson is one of the largest gun manufacturers in the country—its
weapons have been used in high-profile mass shootings including Aurora,
Parkland, San Bernardino, and Highland Park. But despite being aware of
the carnage its guns have caused, Smith & Wesson continues to market its
AR-15s to minors and young people.

Earlier this month, the company moved its headquarters from Massachusetts
to Tennessee, citing a Massachusetts bill that would have made it
difficult to make and sell assault weapons there. Students Demand Action
welcomed the #KillerBusiness to Tennessee by canvassing Smith & Wesson's
new neighborhood to educate neighbors about the company's dangerous
actions.

[ [link removed] ]Support this work by adding your name to the petition demanding Smith &
Wesson change its practices.

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Courts & Litigation

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After last year's horrific mass shooting in Highland Park, Illinois,
Everytown Law partnered with two other law firms to represent ten families
who lost loved ones or were injured themselves. And last month, in a
victory for survivors, a federal court rejected Smith & Wesson's attempt
to remove the lawsuits from state court to federal court.

Every legal victory we win sends a message to the gun industry: Your days
of avoiding accountability are over—and we'll be seeing you in court for
many years to come. [ [link removed] ]Join our Courts Advocacy Team to stay updated on
this case and other legal decisions that impact gun safety.

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Everytown in the News

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Next week, the Supreme Court will consider whether domestic abusers
subject to restraining orders have the constitutional right to possess a
gun in U.S. v. Rahimi. The Court's decision could have massive
implications, not only for people experiencing domestic and intimate
partner violence, but for so many others too.

"Many people equate mass shootings with random acts of violence, but our
analysis shows that most mass shootings aren't at all random," said
Everytown's senior director of research, Sarah Burd-Sharps. "Nearly half
of mass shooters shoot a current or former intimate partner or family
member as part of their rampage."

[ [link removed] ]Read more in the Huffington Post: How The Supreme Court's Next Gun
Ruling Could Impact Mass Shootings

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Research Corner

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Access to a gun triples the risk of death by suicide. ⁠In states with the
strongest gun safety laws, gun suicide rates decreased over the past two
decades, while states with the weakest laws saw a 39 percent increase. If
all US states had experienced the same trend in their gun suicide rate
from 1999 to 2022 as the eight states with the strongest gun safety laws,
approximately 72,000 fewer people would have died by gun suicide.

[ [link removed] ]Read more from our new analysis of state gun safety laws and gun
suicide rates.

If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis
Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to free, confidential support anywhere
in the US. Call or text 988.

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Take Action

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The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) recently
proposed a regulation to help close loopholes that allow unlicensed gun
sellers to sell guns with no background checks—and we have a little over a
month to make sure they know we support it.

Over 150,000 people have already submitted their comments in support of
this critical regulation. [ [link removed] ]Tell ATF you support closing these dangerous
loopholes in our background check system.

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Good News!

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We're celebrating some huge legislative wins in states across the country:

* New York will now allow reimbursement for community violence
intervention programs, which ensure follow-up care and wrap around
services for gun violence survivors. This law will open up a new and
consistent funding stream for the programs that keep New Yorkers safe!
* After tireless advocacy from volunteers, the Massachusetts House
passed a comprehensive gun safety bill that would strengthen the
state's assault weapons prohibition, keep firearms out of sensitive
spaces, prohibit ghost guns, increase data collection on crime guns,
and much more. It now heads to the Senate.
* Last month in a historic legislative session, California lawmakers
passed thirteen gun safety bills including legislation to promote
responsible gun ownership and provide transformational funding for
community violence intervention, school safety, and gun violence
prevention programs.

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None of this work would be possible without the millions of supporters
that make up our movement.

Thank you for your support.

Everytown for Gun Safety


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