John,
Last night, 60 Minutes reported on ghost guns. I watched it, and it was deeply disturbing.
Among the people they interviewed was Bryan Muehlberger, whose 15-year-old daughter, Gracie, was murdered at Saugus High School in November. The shooter, another highschooler, used a ghost gun — which can be bought online, including by minors, and assembled at home.
I'd never heard of ghost guns before I started working at Brady. Gracie's dad, Bryan Muehlberger said he'd never heard of them, either — not until Gracie was murdered by one.
Why don't more Americans know about ghost guns? I've wondered this since I started working at Brady. Because the facts are shocking. Ghost guns are:
- Designed to avoid all gun laws
- Untraceable and unserialized
- Available to buy without a background check
As 60 Minutes explained, this criteria is exactly ghost guns are a growing a weapon of choice among people who are legally prohibitted from buying guns. So, what are we doing about it? We need the ATF to act — immediately!
For far too long now, the ATF has ignored the dangers posed by ghost guns. No more — especially not now, when retailers are reporting that sales of ghost guns are SURGING amid the pandemic.
We need to sound the alarm, band together, and demand solutions that will save lives. Thank you for joining me in taking action.
In solidarity,
Renee
Digital Director, Brady
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