Friend, Are you looking for ways to stay connected with the gun violence prevention movement? Do you watch the news and wonder why the number one cause of death for our kids isn’t talked about more or wish there was an easy way to find out how to take action? Then please, follow my new Substack: Locked and Unloaded!
I’ve been on the frontlines of this fight for some time now. When I first joined, it was hard not to feel constantly overwhelmed by the soul-crushing statistics and the frustrating inaction of lawmakers. That’s why I am going to start doing a weekly breakdown of what’s happening in the gun violence prevention movement and how we can hold our leaders accountable and protect life-saving gun laws.
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Here’s what you can expect if you follow me: - Insider policy & power moves happening in D.C.
- Legal showdowns that force gun manufacturers to answer for their actions
- My thoughts on how gun violence prevention is so tied to an America we deserve
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Tales of life on the frontlines and the hope for a safer future that drives us
One thing I always come back to is this: If the future we want doesn’t exist, we must build it ourselves. When we stand together with a shared vision of a safer tomorrow, we are stronger than those who try to strip it away from us. Follow along as I break down just how we can protect ourselves and our communities together. |
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Protecting Ourselves and Our Loved Ones |
The last two months have been a tumultuous time, Friend. Due to recent executive orders, many people have faced unprecedented layoffs, a loss of social safety nets, and have felt the impact of attacks on marginalized communities. These events can have a deep impact on many people’s mental health. It’s important to remember that these type of major life changes or loss of support systems can increase the risk of suicide.
That means it’s also an important time to practice secure firearm storage and remind others to do the same.
Firearms are the most lethal method of suicide and could turn what otherwise might be a temporary moment of crisis into a permanent, fatal tragedy. A suicide attempt with a firearm results in death 9 out of 10 times — leaving no second chance for help and healing.
Storing firearms locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition gives time for an individual in crisis to reconsider and for their loved ones to intervene. This is critical because 70% of people who survive a suicide attempt will never attempt suicide again.
We must remember to have conversations about safe storage, check in with our loved ones, and address suicide prevention head-on to save lives. Visit endfamilyfire.org to learn more and find ways to protect yourself and your loved ones.
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Celebrating Women’s History Month |
This week for Women’s History Month, we’re celebrating former Representative Carolyn McCarthy for her years of dedicated, powerful work to end gun violence in America. Rep. McCarthy embodies one of our favorite quotes from our namesake, Sarah Brady: “If you can’t change the laws, change the lawmakers.”
In 1993, McCarthy’s husband and son were shot in a horrific tragedy on the Long Island Commuter Rail. Her husband was killed and her son was seriously wounded. This moment drove Rep. McCarthy to get involved in the gun violence prevention movement and work to ensure no one else would have to experience the grief she did that day. But when it became clear that the lawmakers who represented her weren't interested in talking about gun reform, McCarthy decided that she would take matters into her own hands and run for office. She won by a landslide.
For 18 years, she led efforts to strengthen Brady Background Checks and make our communities safer, in a time when it wasn’t popular to demand change for gun violence prevention. In 2024, she was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal to honor her tireless work to prevent gun violence. Her legacy reminds us that change is possible when we combine courage with commitment to action.
Brady is proud to have worked with Rep. McCarthy. To honor her work, please join us in taking action and demanding our lawmakers protect life-saving gun violence prevention policies that people like Rep. McCarthy fought so hard for. |
Calling California Activists: You’re Invited to Brady’s “Building A Future Without Gun Violence” Conference |
Have you RSVP’d to Brady’s second “Building A Future Without Gun Violence” conference in California?. Time is running out! Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. Los Angeles, CA
Keynote speakers: Former Stockton Mayor Michael D. Tubbs and Executive Director of Cities United Anthony D. Smith.
We hope to see you there, so please, RSVP today!
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