John,

This week, a New York town official was arrested for allegedly shooting a DoorDash driver who was lost and trying to get directions. 

This isn’t an uncommon story in America, friend. We often see the devastating consequences of the “shoot first” mentality in our country. Like the 16-year-old teenager, Ralph Yarl, who was shot after ringing the wrong doorbell as he went to pick up his brothers or the cheerleader, Peyton Washington, who was shot after she mistakenly got into the wrong car at a supermarket. 

These gruesome acts have left many of us feeling outraged, discouraged, and asking, “What will it take for our country to address this epidemic?” This year alone, there have been nearly 5,000 shooting deaths, not including suicide, and we have seen over 100 mass shootings.

But even in the face of these tragedies, it’s important to maintain hope. And that’s why we want to share some uplifting updates from Brady’s work in communities and the courts that make us hopeful for our future, friend.

✅ In Washington State, the Supreme Court just upheld the state’s ban on large-capacity magazines — which have been used in the most deadly mass shootings in America. Brady filed an amicus brief in the case. 

✅ In Colorado, 10 life-saving gun violence prevention bills have passed through the General Assembly and are now on Governor Polis’ desk to be signed into law. This includes a Brady priority bill that would ensure tax dollars used to purchase firearms are only spent at gun dealers that follow the law. If this bill becomes law, it will be the first of its kind in the nation.

✅ In Hawai’i, after the tireless advocacy of our state legislative team and Hawai’i Chapter Lead Deb Nehmad, a secure firearm storage bill was signed into law, which will help prevent family fire — a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home.

✅ In Connecticut, the Firearm Industry Accountability Act passed through the state house and is one step closer to becoming law. This bill will make it easier for victims of gun violence to hold negligent members of the gun industry accountable for their role in the gun violence epidemic. 

Friend, we know it can feel like there’s been no action to address gun violence in America. But as you can see, Brady is making real progress in statehouses and courts across the country to address this epidemic. If this life-saving work gives you hope, will you consider donating now to support our efforts? We cannot do this work alone.

In solidarity,

Team Brady

Brady Action Awards, Show Gun Safety, and Upcoming Webinar!

It was a busy week for team Brady! We kicked the week off by hosting the annual Brady Action Awards in Washington, D.C., where we celebrated gun violence prevention champions and honored their work to free America from gun violence. 

The event was emceed by Emmy, Grammy, and Critics' Choice award-winning comedian, writer, and actor Patton Oswalt. Ingrid Otero-Smart, president and CEO of the ad agency Casanova//McCann, received the Take Action Not Sides award for her work on Brady’s first secure storage PSA created for the Hispanic community, and Alan R. Bennett, a pioneer in the gun violence prevention movement, received the Legal Action Award for his four decade fight of holding reckless gun companies accountable in court. 

Moms from the Million Mom March — the largest protest against gun violence for almost two decades — were also honored as we celebrated the 25th anniversary of their nationwide march. And throughout the night, we also heard from special guest speakers, such as actor Jason George from Grey’s Anatomy and Station 19, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Sen. Chris Murphy, Rep. Lucy McBath, and so many more!

Show Gun Safety in Washington, D.C.

Actor Jason George also joined Brady President Kris Brown and senior advisors Matt Littman and Christy Callahan on Capitol Hill this week to discuss Brady’s Show Gun Safety campaign with members of the House Gun Violence Prevention Task Force. 

Similar to how Americans shifted cultural attitudes toward smoking and drunk driving, we shared how our campaign can change the culture of firearms by showing gun safety and the consequences of reckless gun use on screen. Jason and Chair of the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force Rep. Mike Thompson broke this concept down and also explained how this work can continue to move the needle on gun safety. 

(L-R): Vice President of Communications Renee Davidson, Brady President Kris Brown, and actor Jason George presenting before the Gun Violence Prevention Task Force.

This was a busy week for Brady and our grassroots activists. But our work to end gun violence doesn’t stop here. 

Next week, Brady’s This Is Our Lane is hosting a virtual webinar with healthcare experts about the loss of critical funding for gun violence prevention resources and what we can all do to fight back. We would love to see you there, friend, so please RSVP today for our event on Wednesday, May 14, at 7 p.m. ET!

Honoring Moms and Their Tireless Work to End Gun Violence on Mother’s Day

Tomorrow is Mother’s Day. On this day, and every day, we honor the moms who have lost children to gun violence, the moms we have lost too soon, and the moms fighting to create a safer future for generations to come.

This Mother’s Day also marks the 25th anniversary of the Million Mom March. On May 14, 2000, more than a million people in 77 communities nationwide, including 750,000 people in Washington, D.C., participated in what was the largest protest against gun violence at the time. In 2001, Brady was proud to merge with the Million Mom March and its 236 chapters, which helped create the backbone of Brady’s grassroots network. 

Today, we thank all the moms and the marchers for their 25 years of advocacy and leadership. Please join us by watching our video about the Million Mom March and the work done on that powerful day of activism.

Help Support Brady’s Mission to Free America From Gun Violence!

Every month, our partners at CREDO give money to nonprofits like Brady. For the month of May, we’ve been selected to receive a share of the funds. But we need your support! The more votes we receive, the more money CREDO will donate to support our multi-pronged approach to change the laws, change the industry, and change the culture around guns in America.  

Will you vote for us right now? It takes less than 20 seconds and will fuel our mission to free America from gun violence!

WATCH: Grey's Anatomy Actor, Advocates Want to Show Gun Safety in TV and More, ABC 7 News

An Exhibit Honoring Victims of Gun Violence is Taken Down at ATF Headquarters, NPR

Memorial to Victims of Gun Violence Taken Down at ATF Headquarters, The Washington Post

As the ATF Erases, Actor Jason George Creates, Kris Brown

Washington DC’s 500 Most Influential People of 2025, Washingtonian

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