John,

I just introduced the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025. And it has never been more important to revive this legislation.

The assault weapons ban was a vital tool in the struggle to reduce gun violence and mass shootings. It saved lives. It worked. And I’m honored to try and carry on a small part of the giant legacy of Dianne Feinstein and work to ban these weapons of war that have led to the most terrible mass casualty events in our communities.

I’ve long been a champion of gun safety legislation — inspired by the leadership of the late Senator Dianne Feinstein, who was thrust into the national spotlight by an act of gun violence perpetrated against San Francisco Mayor George Moscone and Supervisor Harvey Milk.

She pushed the 1994 Federal Assault Weapons Ban over the finish line in the Senate, which prohibited the manufacturing and sale of assault weapons and large-capacity magazines. And she never gave up her fight to end gun violence. Nearly three decades after that ban, she cast one of the deciding votes for the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the most significant gun safety legislation since 1994.

I knew that stepping up to run for the Senate brought a responsibility to try and carry on the amazing legacy of Dianne Feinstein. She showed what it means to lead with courage. The terrible reality is that far too many families have been devastated by acts of gun violence. And for far too long, our country, especially members of the Republican Party, have refused to act because they’re afraid of the NRA.

I see why they’re afraid. Mere hours after introducing the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025, the NRA attacked me repeatedly. They will do and spend anything to prevent real progress. At the expense of human lives — parents, children, community members, teachers, grocery store workers, and countless others.

We need the courage to act, John.

Please sign on in support of the Assault Weapons Ban of 2025, and help me fight to finally pass some legislation to keep our communities safe.

We cannot give up on a dream where our streets, stores, schools, and homes — and our kids — are safe from acts of gun violence. We must work tirelessly until that is our reality.

Thank you for taking action,

Adam