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As summer comes to a close and Election Day approaches, volunteers across
our movement are digging into exciting work to build a future free from
gun violence.

Read on to find out what we've been up to this summer and what's ahead
this fall.

Take Action

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On September 13-15, we're coming together for a Weekend of Action to
elect Gun Sense Candidates—from your school board to the White House.

Ending gun violence and defeating gun extremism at the ballot box is
going to take all of us, together.

[ [link removed] ]Join us September 13-15: Find an event near you.

Don't see an event nearby? [ [link removed] ]Sign up to mobilize voters from home as a
part of the Gun Sense Action Network.

From the Field: Moms Demand Action

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"Moms Demand Action" banner.

We're celebrating a big victory in Delaware: Governor John Carney signed
four life-saving bills into law last month!

This life-saving legislation will help keep guns out of the hands of
people in crisis, require secure gun storage in cars, prohibit guns on
college campuses, and secure ammunition behind the counters at gun
stores.

This work wouldn't have been possible without gun sense legislators and
our fearless Delaware volunteers, who fought tirelessly for this victory
in addition to a landmark permit to purchase bill signed into law
earlier this year.

Want to make your state safer? [ [link removed] ]Get involved with your local chapter
of Moms Demand Action today.

From the Field: Students Demand Action

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holding up Students Demand Action signs.

Students can decide our future with this election. On November 5, we're
mobilizing to vote out gun extremists and elect leaders who represent
young people.

Ready to take action? [ [link removed] ]Here's how students can get involved:

1. Register to vote or double-check your voter registration if you're
already registered. Text REGISTER to 644-33.

2. Join a virtual Elections Workshop to become an expert in elections
work! Text WORKSHOP TO 644-33.

3. Host a voter registration drive! We'll send you shirts, stickers,
social media graphics, and more! Text DRIVE to 644-33.

Everytown in the News

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U.S. Capitol Building in front of an Everytown-branded podium.

Freedom is on the ballot this November. That's why at last month's
Democratic National Convention, we hosted an event with Planned
Parenthood and Governor Gretchen Whitmer to underscore what's at stake
this election.

"We know that these two issues come down to our freedoms," said Angela
Ferrell-Zabala, executive director of Moms Demand Action, "Our freedom
to make our own decisions about our bodies, and our freedom to live safe
from gun violence."

[ [link removed] ]Read more in Vanity Fair: "Democrats Say They're the Party of
'Freedom,' Not Republicans."

Research Corner

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School is the last place where kids should have to worry about gun
violence.

But tragically, Everytown Research's new report found a 31 percent
increase in gunfire on school grounds during the 2023-2024 school year.
During this period, we saw the second-highest number of shootings at
K-12 schools since Everytown started tracking these incidents over a
decade ago.

[ [link removed] ]Read the report and find out what we're doing to keep guns out of
our communities and classrooms.

Good News!

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Last week marked our first annual [ [link removed] ]SMART Week. We're working to raise
awareness about secure firearm storage and educate people about the
simple steps they can take to prevent gun violence in their communities
as the school year begins.

Volunteers hosted more than 115 #BeSMART events across the country,
featuring gun violence survivors, gun safety advocates, elected leaders,
community partners, and more.

We can all be part of the movement to prevent gun violence in our homes,
communities, and states. Text SMART to 644-33 to get involved.

Thanks for being a part of this movement,

Everytown for Gun Safety

P.S. Gun extremists in Congress are attacking a rule that would close a
loophole allowing unlicensed sellers to sell guns at gun shows and online
without background checks. [ [link removed] ]This is your final chance to send your
message to let your lawmakers know you're counting on them to protect this
critical rule.

[ [link removed] ]White text over a purple and teal ombre background reads: September is
Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. More than half of gun deaths are by
suicide. But with policy change and crisis support, there is hope. The 988
Suicide and Crisis Lifeline provides free, confidential, 24/7 support for
people in distress and their loved ones. Call or text 988 or chat at
988lifeline.org


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