John,

Three decades ago, the founders of Brady achieved their goal that took seven years, six votes, and three presidents: The Brady Background Check System went into effect. Our nation's first and only background check system for gun sales.

In 30 years, the Brady Background Check System has blocked nearly 4.9 prohibited firearms purchases and states that require background checks on all handgun sales have less than half as many mass shootings as those that don't.

But 30 years ago, the internet did not exist and gun shows hadn't become the big businesses they are today, and these decades of changes to our society have left deadly gaps in our laws that allow otherwise prohibited purchasers to circumvent a background check in acquiring firearms.

That's why we need to expand and strengthen the Brady Background Check System – and the majority of Americans agree. Will you help us prove it today as we recognized 30 years since the Brady Bill was enacted? Add your name to our petition now and urge the Senate to expand and strengthen Brady Background Checks. 

Right now, 1 in 5 gun sales are conducted without a background check.

An incredible 97% of Americans across party lines support expanded background checks. Few other policies of any kind garner that kind of public support and it's time for our lawmakers to listen.

Americans don’t want thoughts and prayers. They want action.

The passage of the Brady Bill reminds us that bold action to prevent gun violence is possible, but it will take dedicated and tireless work to make it happen. That's why we need everyone in this fight with us, John – are you?

John, will you add your name to our urgent petition and make it undeniably clear that the American people support expanded and strengthened background checks?

Thank you for taking action.

–Team Brady