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September was all about elections. Heading into the final stretch before
Election Day, as many communities across the South navigate the aftermath
of Hurricane Helene, we're working harder than ever to get out the vote
and elect lawmakers who care about our futures.

This election is not about choosing one leader, it's about choosing the
future we want for our country. A future where young people can grow up
without the fear of gun violence, where our communities are safe, and
common-sense gun laws are a reality.

Read on below about our work last month and find out how to get involved:

Good News!

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Last month, we hosted our first Weekend of Action for this year's
pivotal elections. Across the country, we made 215,000+ voter
contacts—on the phones, in person, in living rooms, at parks and
community centers—at over 250 events.

We're organizing to elect Gun Sense Candidates up and down the ballot
this November. [ [link removed] ]Join our movement on October 18-20 for the next
Weekend of Action at an event near you.

From the Field: Moms Demand Action

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"Moms Demand Action" banner.

Never phonebanked before? Wondering if the work to Get Out the Vote can
really make a difference? [ [link removed] ]Check out this volunteer guide to our
Weekends of Action.

These weekends are our nationwide effort to make direct contact with
voters and turn out our supporters on November 5th. Beating gun
extremism at the ballot box is going to take all of us.

Whether you have five minutes or five hours, [ [link removed] ]there is something you
can do to help Get Out The Vote for gun safety!

From the Field: Students Demand Action

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holding up Students Demand Action signs.

On college and high school campuses across the country, our student
volunteers are mobilizing to make their voices heard this election.

Check out our campus activation toolkits that help mobilize young people
and build a future free from gun violence. Explore this resource to
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Courts & Litigation

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statue holding the scales of justice.

A major sporting goods store in Minnesota, Scheels All Sports, Inc.,
handed an operational gun to an underage teenager, who tragically shot
and killed himself inside the store. On behalf of his mother, Everytown
Law and co-counsel are seeking accountability.

"Jordan would be alive today had the defendants not given him a handgun
that he was too young to purchase," said Alla Lefkowitz, Everytown Law.
"Instead, Scheels took less than 30 seconds to place an operable gun in
Jordan's hands. This lawsuit seeks to impose accountability on those
whose actions led to Jordan's tragic death."

[ [link removed] ]Read more about the case in the Minnesota Tribune: "Scheels,
employee sued over teen's suicide in Eden Prairie store."

If you or someone you know is in crisis, the 988 Suicide and Crisis
Lifeline provides 24/7 connection to free, confidential support anywhere
in the US. Call or text 988 or chat at [ [link removed] ]988lifeline.org.

Everytown in the News

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We know that gun violence has long-lasting impacts on survivors. And
with an estimated 3 million children in the U.S. exposed to shootings
every year, connecting survivors to mental health and trauma resources
can be life-saving.

"Your trauma doesn't define you and you're not supposed to move on from
it," said Rebekah Schuler, a Students Demand Action volunteer and
survivor of the 2021 Oxford High School shooting. "It's still going to
be a part of you, it's still going to be with you, but you can do it and
you won't have to do it alone."

[ [link removed] ]Read more from CNN: "Survivors and mental health experts share what
they know about the long-term impact of school shootings on children."

Research Corner

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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month—and we're raising awareness
about the deadly role guns play in intimate partner violence.

Domestic violence murder-suicides occur more than once a day in the US,
and most involve a firearm. Easy access to guns is fueling this crisis:
In 25% of incidents, survivors reported that the perpetrator was legally
prohibited from having guns.

The research is clear: Guns are more likely to turn abuse fatal.
[ [link removed] ]Read more about it in our report: "Dual Tragedies: Domestic
Homicide-Suicides with a Firearm."

Take Action

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We're less than 40 days out from Election Day. Have you made your plan
to vote for Gun Sense Candidates on November 5?

[ [link removed] ]Find out where, how, and when to vote for Gun Sense Candidates in
your community—and share this link with your friends and family to help
get out the vote.

Thanks for taking action,

Everytown for Gun Safety


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