Dear John,

This is alarming: The U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) — the federal agency under the Trump administration that is solely responsible for regulating licensed firearms dealers — issued guidance allowing licensed gun dealers to sell guns in parking lots and operate “drive-up” windows for gun transactions.

We shouldn’t have to say this — but guns should not be sold like fast food!

In response to the ATF, we took immediate action and sent a letter demanding they withdraw this dangerous guidance. Federally licensed gun dealers are the first line of defense for stopping prohibited purchasers, gun traffickers, and straw purchasers. They can play a vital role in educating new gun owners about safe storage and gun safety.

But this harmful guidance to sell guns prioritizes expediency over safety. With more gun sales and first time purchasers, the ATF should prioritize the safety of customers and communities alike — not a dangerous curb-side pick-up for guns. The ATF has received our letter [[link removed]] asking to remove this guidance — here’s how you can help, too:

Send the ATF a message to withdraw this dangerous guidance. The ATF must return to its mission — supporting gun dealers in making their communities and customers safer!
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As an emergency response to COVID-19, another #GivingTuesday — a global day of giving and unity — is planned for Tuesday, May 5, 2020. We’re asking our supporters to think of Brady by making a Facebook fundraiser in our honor.

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[[link removed]] The Virginia Tech Massacre Was 13 Years Ago This Week. Here’s a Message from Brady Chapter Leader Andy Goddard

Thirteen years ago this week, my son Colin was sitting in French class at Virginia Tech when a gunman armed with two semi-automatic pistols and high-capacity magazines opened fire. Colin was shot four times. He was one of 17 people who were shot and injured. A total of 32 people were killed that day.

Many Americans don’t know what high-capacity magazines are. But my family is not so lucky. They allow a shooter to fire off dozens of bullets without needing to pause to reload. For Colin, the bullets shattered after they struck his hips and knee. Thirteen years later, those bullet fragments are still lodged in his body.

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But the solution is simple: ban the manufacture and sale of these tactical accessories to keep them out of civilian hands. Civilians are not in combat or law enforcement situations. We should not have access to the extreme lethality provided by high-capacity magazines.

Congress can pass legislation right now to address the unique lethality of high-capacity magazines. The Keep Americans Safe Act is a common-sense bill to prohibit the import, sale, manufacture, transfer or possession of high-magazines for civilian use.

In honor of the 32 people killed at Virginia Tech, will you urge Congress to pass the Keep Americans Safe Act to prevent gun massacres and save lives? [[link removed]]

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[[link removed]] Victory in Wisconsin! Voters Approve $87 Million Referendum for Milwaukee Public Schools

We asked YOU to pledge to support “Yes for Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS)” — and our combined efforts worked! This week, Wisconsin voters approved [[link removed]] a $87 million referendum that will help fund mental health services, arts education, and other school programs that are proven to reduce violence and prevent conflict.

We’re proud to support and endorse Yes for MPS as they receive the funding they deserve. To learn more about Brady’s work in Milwaukee, read more here [[link removed]] .

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🎧 Gun Violence Continues, Even During Coronavirus [[link removed]]
Ms. Millie Brown is the founder of Tear's of a Mother's Cry — an organization that serves the women of Baltimore who have lost children to gun violence. She has now served over 1,000 mothers, providing much-needed support to the bereaved. Ms. Millie joins JJ to share the stories of two mothers — Ms. Tracy Coleman and Ms. Burnett McFadden — whose sons were killed by gun violence. Listen now [[link removed]] .

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We talk with Clayton Rosenberg of the Alliance of Concerned Men and Women — a nonprofit organization that focuses on saving the lives of at-risk youth and adults in areas of Washington, D.C. We discuss what community-based organizations are doing to fight gun violence in this unique moment. Listen now [[link removed]] .

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Brady Donor Spotlight: Tim Gomes

"I've always been drawn to a good David vs. Goliath fight.” — Tim Gomes on supporting Brady’s fight against the NRA

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Tim Gomes, a successful entrepreneur and philanthropist, joined Brady's Board of Directors in 2009, serving with distinction for 10 years. He was drawn to Brady because, in his opinion, the "Goliath" NRA no longer represented legitimate gun owners' interests, and he was also outraged by their indifference to the suffering caused by gun violence.

Tim found Brady to be the perfect "David" — a small but mighty organization that had been fighting gun violence for decades. He appreciated Brady's national voice and how it spoke out for sensible gun ownership and common-sense gun laws. As a gun owner himself, Tim strongly believed that respecting constitutional freedoms did not require the acceptance of gun violence as a consequence.

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[[link removed]] Welcoming Sheila Burton, Our New Team ENOUGH Advisor in the San Francisco Bay Area!

Sheila is a recently retired employee of the San Francisco's Sheriff’s office. She will be advising Team ENOUGH, Brady’s youth-led initiative. On December 7, 2005, Sheila’s 21-year-old son, Rashad Williams, was shot and killed. Her son was shot two times by a man with an illegal handgun, and to this day, his family has not received justice for the senseless act of gun violence.

Just a few months ago in November, Sheila was working as an inspector in San Francisco when a young man walked up to her city vehicle and threatened to kill her by using a handgun. The experience left Sheila traumatized, but she channels her energy into advocating for stronger gun laws and enforcement. As the Team ENOUGH Advisor, Sheila will help coordinate Team ENOUGH’s advocacy priorities in the Bay Area.

Welcome to the team, Sheila! Learn more about Team ENOUGH . [[link removed]][[link removed]] “Some say that you don’t really know someone until you see them in a crisis. For those who didn’t know what the NRA’s priority was, they know now: gun industry profits, public safety be damned.”

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