Have you heard them in your neighborhood, John? Fireworks are a sure sign of summer, especially in the week leading up to July 4th. Socially distanced BBQs and celebrations are sure to follow.

Unfortunately, there is a more insidious sign of summertime: increased shootings. [ [link removed]]

Experts know that there is a strong correlation between heat and crime. Each summer we see a spike in gun violence, and this year is no different. July 4th itself is one of the deadliest days of the year, each year. Amid political unrest, gun sales are surging across the country while cities from New York to Chicago to Seattle have seen rises in gun violence in the last month.

John, it doesn’t have to be like this. [[link removed]?]

There isn’t a single solution to prevent gun violence; it’s a multi-faceted epidemic that needs a multi-faceted approach. That’s why Brady takes a comprehensive approach:

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We
partner
with
local
violence
prevention
groups
in
cities
across
the
country.
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We
hold
reckless
gun
dealers
accountable
in
court.
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We
support
urban
violence
intervention
methods
that
invest
in
underserved
communities
and
promote
practices
like
community
policing
to
break
systemic
problems
that
perpetuate
generational
cycles
of
violence.
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We
educate
gun
owners
about
safe
storage
methods
in
order
to
prevent
family
fire
and
keep
guns
inaccessible
to
children.

In short, we know that the solutions to gun violence come from our communities, our fights in Congress, and in the courts.

Brady is working hard to combat gun violence every day . Can we count on your support to help us fight this epidemic? [[link removed]?]

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Thanks for your support! We are lucky to have you in this fight.

Hannah Litman, Brady

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