Friend, To end gun violence in America, we must address the culture and behaviors around firearms — and our nation’s culture-makers can help. That’s why Brady’s Show Gun Safety Campaign
convened an impressive group of filmmakers and influencers last weekend at the 2024 Sundance Film Festival in Park City, UT.
Hosted in the premier Filmmaker Lodge, Brady led a meaningful conversation about Hollywood’s role in preventing gun violence by modeling responsible gun ownership and showing the consequences of reckless gun use on screen.
Moderated by Richard Rushfield of the Ankler, we heard from Rep. Maxwell Frost, producer Laura Lewis, actor and filmmaker Clark Gregg, and producer Jelani Johnson, as well as Brady President Kris Brown, Chief Programs and Policy Officer Christian Heyne, and our partners at Leaders Forum. |
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Think about it: Hollywood has always played an integral role in addressing our nation’s most challenging public health crises — from drunk driving, smoking, and more. What we see on screen has a deep influence on how we think about ourselves, what we value, and how we act. That’s why we’re engaging Hollywood leaders to tackle gun violence.
Because like we said at Sundance, policy change is important. But in a nation where there are more firearms than people, policy change alone is not enough to end gun violence. Most Americans watch three hours of TV per day. That means our nation’s creatives have the unique ability to reach Americans through the shows and films they watch and reshape their relationship with firearms to foster positive behavior change. We at Brady thank our panelists and partners at Sundance for making this event possible! Please watch a highlight from Sundance and learn more about our Show Gun Safety Campaign. |
BIG NEWS: White House Announces Safe Gun Storage Executive Actions
“This historic and life-saving announcement from the White House addresses one of the root causes of our country’s gun violence epidemic: unsecured firearms.”
—Brady President Kris Brown
President Biden has once again delivered for gun safety: This week, the Biden-Harris Administration announced historic executive actions that will promote safe gun storage in America.
The executive actions, which Brady previously called on President Biden to pursue, will require the Department of Justice to issue guidance on safe storage and the Department of Education to engage principals and school leaders on the issue.
The need for safe gun storage is urgent. Today in America, 65% of gun owners have at least one unlocked firearm, which can lead to devastating outcomes, especially for children: In fact, eight children and teens are unintentionally injured or killed due to an unlocked or unsupervised gun in the home every day. Additionally,
76% of school shootings are facilitated by kids having access to unsecured or unsupervised guns at home or at the home of a close relative.
These executive actions will help address these troubling statistics and save lives by engaging, empowering, and educating communities about the importance of storing guns safely. We thank President Biden for prioritizing gun safety, and we continue to call on Congress to follow suit by passing a national safe storage law. Please join us in reading more about these historic executive actions! |
Donor Spotlight: Margaret “Peg” Church |
We are proud to recognize supporters of Brady who fuel our life-saving mission to free America from gun violence.
This week, that generous supporter is Margaret “Peg” Church, who has been a supporter of Brady for over two decades. Peg first got involved with Brady during the Million Mom March — one of the largest protests against gun violence in U.S. history — and nearly 24 years later, Peg says the march was the best Mother’s Day gift she’s ever received.
Until 2014, Peg was a school counselor in Philadelphia, where she supported students dealing with the loss of a loved one. She also experienced gun violence when a young child was tragically killed in crossfire in front of her school. Gun violence touched Peg numerous times as a school counselor. And while it’s easy to become discouraged by this uniquely American epidemic, she remains hopeful because of today’s youth. She believes that young people see the issue of gun violence more clearly and are encouraging those around them to take action.
In her free time, Peg is an outspoken climate advocate, determined to create a better future for all children, including her grandchildren. She also loves reading historical novels, watching historical movies and TV, and spending time outside.
We thank Peg for her long-time commitment to Brady and her community! We are only able to further our mission of freeing America from this epidemic because of supporters like her. Please join us in learning how to support Brady today. |
Episode 241: Youth, Fear, and Firearms in the Streets of Brooklyn
We're joined by experts from the Center for Justice Innovation for a discussion about their groundbreaking report, "Two Battlefields: Ops, Cops, and NYC Youth Gun Culture," and to better understand the struggle young people in Brooklyn, NY, face amid peer opposition and police interactions. Together, we uncover the fear that causes youth to carry firearms, and actionable solutions. |
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The NRA Wants Your Kid to Love Guns: Programs Promote 2nd Amendment Absolutism to Kindergarteners on Up, Business Insider
California Assault Weapons Ban Will Be Tested at Ninth Circuit, Bloomberg Law
Indiana House Passes Bill to Kill 24-Year-Old Gary Lawsuit Against Gun Industry, Chicago Tribune
Penske's 'Killers' Eraser, Sundance Postcard Part 2, The Ankler
Possible Changes to State Gun Control Laws, a South Florida Muslim Conference Cancellation and Miami's Asylum Case Backlog, WRLN
Filmmakers, Activists, Politicians Gather at Sundance to Discuss Gun Violence in Film, The Daily Universe
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