Friend, it's been two decades since there was a federal ban on assault weapons – firearms designed to kill as many people as possible, as quickly as possible.

For the 10 years that a ban was in effect, deaths caused by assault rifles were notably reduced, confirming what we already knew: This policy saves lives, but the NRA made sure the ban ended and mass shootings skyrocketed.

Banning these weapons of war means stopping the next tragedy – because these weapons are the common link between all of the deadliest mass shootings in the US:

18 in Lewiston

22 killed in Uvalde

5 killed in Colorado Springs, while 25 others were injured

7 killed in Highland Park, while 48 others were injured

10 killed in Buffalo

17 killed in Parkland, while 17 more were injured

61 killed in Las Vegas

We’ve pleaded with Congress to do something to address our gun violence epidemic, but they continue to fail us. Reinstating this lifesaving ban could not be more critical after multiple, record-breaking years of deadly gun violence.

It's time for our lawmakers to stand up to the gun lobby and pass a new assault weapons ban. friend, and we need to make it absolutely clear to our lawmakers: Take these deadly weapons off the street.

Can you help us show Congress that the majority of Americans support banning weapons of war? Right now, we need 214 more responses to this urgent survey before 11:59 p.m. –– but we just checked our records, and it looks like we haven't heard from you yet.

Thank you for taking action today, friend.

Kris Brown

Brady President