Big news, John. This week, Brady Legal filed the nation's first civil lawsuits against the “ghost gun” industry. We're demanding justice on behalf of victims and survivors of the horrific shooting massacre in Rancho Tehama in Northern California.
In 2017, a gunman who was legally barred from buying or owning firearms was able to obtain two AR-15-style ghost guns. He used these hand-built ghost guns — which are available to purchase without a background check — during a rampage where he killed five people and injured 18 others across eight crime scenes, including an elementary school.
You'll read about how we're taking action against the ghost gun industry more in this newsletter, but first, we need your help to make sure Congress takes action on this urgent issue. Ghost guns are unregulated and untraceable firearms, and the sales of the kits to make ghost guns have surged during the pandemic. They’re used by prohibited buyers — like the Rancho Tehama gunman — to skirt background checks at an increasingly alarming rate. In fact, in the last year, a 16-year-old obtained a ghost gun and perpetrated a school shooting, killing two fellow students and injuring three others.
Congress has the power to regulate ghost guns and save lives – but right now, the NRA will stop at nothing to prevent any common-sense, bipartisan gun safety laws from being passed. That’s why we need top supporters like you to speak out on this critical issue now. Can you take our survey on ghost guns to let Congress know they must act immediately?
Should Congress take action on untraceable ghost guns?
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Join Us! Data-Driven Solutions to Prevent Gun Violence
The Biden-Harris administration has the opportunity to meaningfully address gun suicide unlike any administration before. That’s why Brady is stepping up to host a “First 100 Days” series covering the range of evidence-based solutions the Biden-Harris administration can immediately take to save lives. Join Brady for the first virtual event in our series, "Data-Driven Solutions to Prevent Gun Suicide," on Wednesday, December 16, at 3 p.m. ET.
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Brady Legal Sues Ghost Gun Industry in Landmark Case
At the height of the pandemic, reports found that ghost guns were flying off the shelves. Ghost guns are unregulated firearms that anyone — including minors and prohibited purchasers — can buy and build in their own home without a Brady Background Check. The proliferation of ghost guns has led to an increase in the use of ghost guns in crimes exponentially, including the senseless murders of police officers and children.
This week, Brady Legal took action on ghost guns, introducing the nation’s first civil lawsuits on behalf of survivors and victims of gun violence against the ghost gun industry. We’re alleging that the ghost gun industry has chosen to utilize a business that exploits online loopholes that enable prohibited purchasers to acquire weapons without a Brady Background Check. In doing so, we allege that the 2017 Rancho Tehama gunman, who was barred from purchasing or possessing a firearm, was able to obtain two AR-15-style ghost guns.
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Recap: Brady and the Newtown Action Alliance Foundation Host the 8th Annual Vigil for All Victims of Gun Violence
Since 2013, the Newtown Action Alliance has worked with a coalition of gun violence prevention organizations, including Brady, to host a national vigil to honor all victims and survivors of gun violence around the December 14 anniversary of the Sandy Hook shooting. This year, Brady teamed up with Newtown to host the 8th annual vigil virtually. We invited families and survivors impacted by gun violence to submit photos of their loved ones. Help us #HonorWithAction and watch our live-streamed event.
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Calling ALL Youth Activists: Be the "First to Know" When Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective Applications Open!
Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, runs the only national, youth-led lobbying group for common-sense gun reform. In 2020, our members have virtually met with lawmakers to advocate for gun safety legislation across the country. With a new legislative session approaching in 2021, we’re looking for new members (high school to college-aged) to join our Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collectives in Washington, D.C., California, and Florida! Sign up now to be alerted when applications open on Wednesday, December 16, or share with a young person you know.
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🎧 Episode 105: 40 Years On John Lennon, Extreme Risk Protection Orders, and Gun Violence
Forty years ago this week, John Lennon was shot and killed — and something called an "extreme risk law" could have prevented his murderer from getting a gun. Listen to our moving conversation with Sen. Karl Rhoads of Hawaii, NYC Film Director Michael Epstein, and Founder and Executive Director of Safer Country Paul Friedman.
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Families of Shooting Victims Sue Sellers of ‘Ghost Guns’, Associated Press
March For Our Lives is Asking Biden to Create A Cabinet Position For Gun Reform, Fast Company
The Time Bomb Under President-elect Biden's Doormat, The Hill
Brady Legal’s work is made possible by the Brady Legal Alliance, a strong network of pro-bono legal talent to counter the gun industry's well-financed efforts. In our new landmark legal cause against the ghost gun industry, we’re working with Brady Legal Alliance partners Orrick, Herrington, & Sutcliffe. To date, the Brady Legal Alliance has won millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts and successfully pushed gun companies to adopt responsible, safer business practices. Learn more about Brady Legal and the Brady Legal Alliance by signing up for our monthly legal newsletter.
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