Hi,

Thirteen years ago today, a gunman shot and killed 20 young children and six educators at Sandy Hook School in Newtown, Connecticut.

Tragically, today we're also mourning another act of gun violence, this time at Brown University, where at least two people were shot and killed and several others critically wounded yesterday.

Too many of our leaders continue to ignore the need for action on gun violence, even while gun violence remains the leading cause of death for school-aged kids in the United States. It's unacceptable.

Everytown for Gun Safety and Moms Demand Action were created in the wake of the tragedy at Sandy Hook School to become a grassroots-powered counterweight to the gun lobby. Since then, we've also launched Students Demand Action: Led by student advocates at schools across the country, these young leaders just formed their 1,000th group. The movement to end gun violence has grown tremendously over the past decade. But once again, it's clear we have so much more work to do.

Together, we're continuing to work every day for a future free from gun violence so that our kids feel safe going to school to learn—not duck and cover from gunfire. Join us in taking the pledge to recommit yourself to this urgent fight in the coming year.

We know we've got some big challenges ahead, but we've never let that stop us before. In 2026, we must keep up the fight to end gun violence in America, and we're grateful you're part of our movement of more than 11 million volunteers, survivors, advocates, and supporters.

Thank you,

Everytown for Gun Safety