Get this, John,
For nearly 100 years, there has been a $200 tax on gun silencers — a critical gun safety measure. But hidden inside President Trump’s budget bill is a provision to eliminate this longstanding tax on gun silencers, making these devices easier to access, putting MORE money into the pockets of gun industry executives, and costing the U.S. government nearly $1.5 billion over the next decade. We need your help stopping this.
Silencers are firearm accessories that muffle the sound of gunshots, making mass shootings deadlier, increasing the risk of ambush attacks, and enabling shooters to elude law enforcement.
We’ve seen their fatal impact. Six years ago, a shooter used a silencer to kill 12 people at his Virginia workplace before police intervened. And in 2023, the ATF recovered and traced over 400 silencers from violent crime scenes.
At a time when President Trump and his allies are slashing millions in funding for gun violence prevention and healthcare programs, they want to spend nearly $1.5 billion to make silencers more accessible and our communities less safe.
We must demand that Congress value our lives over gun industry profits. So please, take action NOW and urge your representative to oppose this gun industry giveaway that will make silencers more accessible and us all less safe. |
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Celebrating Asian American and Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month |
Honoring the Victims of the Shooting in Buffalo, NY |
Brady advocates join lawmakers in urging Congress to ban assault weapons, like the one used in the attack.
Three years ago this week, a white supremacist drove 200 miles to target a predominantly Black neighborhood in Buffalo, NY. The shooter used an assault weapon to kill 10 Black people and injure three others while they shopped for groceries. Today, and every day, we remember and honor the lives lost in this hate-filled attack and the community irreversibly affected.
When assault weapons are used in mass shootings, they are made even more deadly. In fact, 155% more people are shot in incidents where assault weapons or large-capacity magazines are used. In Buffalo, the gunman was armed with a semi-automatic weapon that had been illegally modified, allowing him to shoot 60 rounds in just minutes. It is long past time that our lawmakers prioritize public safety and take action to prevent senseless gun violence by banning these weapons of war. This month, lawmakers reintroduced a federal ban on assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
We know that a ban like this is effective. During the 10-year period the federal assault weapons ban was in effect, mass shooting fatalities dropped by 70%. But in the next decade after Congress allowed the ban to expire — over 300 people were shot and killed in 34 mass shootings, representing a sharp increase in massacres and fatalities.
Enough is ENOUGH. In honor of those we lost in Buffalo, and all victims of gun violence, please take action today and tell Congress to BAN assault weapons and large-capacity magazines, once and for all!
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Calling Pittsburgh Activists: You’re Invited to Brady’s “Building A Future Without Gun Violence” Summit |
You’re invited to Brady’s “Building A Future Without Gun Violence” summit in Pittsburgh. Not from the area? Please consider sharing our event with friends and family. Thursday, June 26, 2025 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. ET The Pittsburgh Foundation
This is a FREE event and no previous experience is required
The communities that are most impacted by gun violence are too often left to carry the burden alone — while gun dealers sit outside of those communities, funnel firearms onto our streets, and profit from the harm. During our Pittsburgh summit, attendees will learn about Brady’s supply-side approach to gun violence, which aims to shift the burden of gun violence prevention efforts from the communities most impacted, onto members of the gun industry contributing to the violence.
Those who attend will have the chance to: - Explore supply-side solutions like firearm tracing, government purchasing power, and curbing straw purchases.
- Listen to and share stories that center lived experience, community resilience, and the power of prevention.
- Make meaningful connections with front line workers, advocates, policymakers, and more.
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Engage in hands-on, scenario-based experiences that allow you to apply what you've learned.
- Receive a certificate of completion acknowledging four training hours for your participation.
Are you in? RSVP today — space is limited! |
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The Callous Cruelty of Erasing Images of Gun Victims, Sun Sentinel 9 White House Press Secretaries Who Stayed Famous After Leaving the Podium, People A Nearly $1.5 Billion Gift to the “Assassin Lobby,” Hidden in the Fine Print of Trump’s Tax Bill, Kris Brown
Brady Celebrates Supreme Court Decision in Barnes v. Felix to Hold Accountable Police Who Unjustly Use Deadly Force, Brady
When an AR-15 Is Easier to Get Than a Handgun, It's Time to Act, Reno Gazette Journal
‘Who Asked for This, the Assassin Lobby?’ Trump Bill Ripped Over Sickening Gun Provision, NJ.com
Humanize Your Brand to Build Bridges Across Deep Divides, AdWeek
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