Big NEWS, John, President Biden just announced a BOLD, comprehensive plan to tackle gun violence in America —

Too often, efforts to prevent gun violence focus solely on the perpetrators of violence. But to stop the flow of crime guns, we need to go to the source: the suppliers. President Biden’s plan will achieve exactly that by holding reckless gun dealers accountable for supplying firearms that fuel the gun violence epidemic, or what we at Brady call a “supply-side approach.” 

Unfortunately, amid this positive news, the NRA and its allies are continuing to do everything in their power to oppose President Biden’s common-sense solutions. And so we need your help to take immediate action.

Right now, the NRA is flooding the government website with feedback opposing President Biden’s proposed rule to regulate “ghost guns.” Pro-gun advocates have already unleashed tens of thousands of comments against regulating ghost guns, which are currently completely unregulated and untraceable. It is urgent that we show strong support for President Biden and the DOJ's rule to regulate these deadly weapons. Will you visit our website to learn how you can submit a comment now? 

By creating an outpouring of supportive comments, we can show that the majority of the American people want this sensible action to regulate ghost guns, which are proliferating in exponential numbers all over the country.

Follow our short instructions to submit a comment through the government website 

We must act swiftly to support President Biden’s plan. The federal government is accepting public comments through August 19. We need to drive as many supportive comments as possible, especially with the NRA and its allies working against us. Please, John, can you take a moment to submit a comment now?

Let’s get to work!

Team Brady

Check Out Team ENOUGH's Florida Recruitment Tour!

This week, Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, landed in the so-called “Gunshine State'' for their Florida recruitment tour! Youth advocates have exciting community-based events throughout the week, including a police violence roundtable, advocacy training, and a gun violence awareness picnic. For behind-the-scenes peeks into their tour, be sure to follow Team ENOUGH across Twitter, Instagram, and their newly launched TikTok account. Youth leaders will be taking over the accounts and posting live updates from their events.

Liz with her mom, Nancy. 

On her mom’s birthday years later, Liz commemorated Nancy’s memory with something that they both loved that took grit, sacrifice, and determination: a 26-mile marathon to celebrate the 26 years of life they shared together. 

Liz’s mom loved supporting her marathons, chanting “Run Lizzie Run” to keep her going.

That day, Liz raised nearly $30,000 in her mother’s name for Brady. In 2017, we honored Liz at the Brady Action Awards for her marathon and tireless dedication to gun violence prevention. (Watch her full speech here). A few marathons later (two, but who’s counting!) Liz made a major life pivot to dedicate her career to gun violence prevention and joined the Brady staff. Since then, Liz has guided our organization in centering and uplifting the voices and stories of fellow gun violence victims and survivors. 

Thank you, Liz, for everything you do for Brady and the movement. You can always count on us to cheer you on in our collective fight to end gun violence and save lives!

VICTORY: Colorado Signs Into Law THREE Legislative Solutions to Prevent Gun Violence

Thanks to the hard work of Brady Colorado and grassroots advocates on the ground, Colorado Gov. Jared Polis signed three legislative solutions into law that will prevent gun violence and save lives! These vital gun safety laws will:

• Empower local governments to enact their own gun safety laws to prevent gun violence (SB 256)
• Expand Brady Background Checks by keeping guns away from people convicted of violent misdemeanors and close the deadly “Charleston loophole” (HB 1298)
• Create a public office that focuses entirely on gun violence prevention efforts (HB 1299)

As Colorado continues to heal from the recent deadly mass shootings in Boulder and Colorado Springs, these legislative solutions will go far in enhancing safety. We thank all of our supporters who called, petitioned, testified, and donated to help make these life-saving new laws a reality.

🎧 Episode 135: Unpacking the Violence Project

How can we better prevent mass shootings? What can the history of mass shootings in America tell us? To discuss how, we’re joined by Dr. Jillian Peterson and Dr. James Densley of "the Violence Project," whose research details interventions against gun violence.

Parkland Dad Fred Guttenberg Launches “Dads For Gun Safety” Campaign, Parkland Talk

What Are Ghost Guns And Why is Delaware Banning Them?, WHYY

Biden Administration Unveils Plan to Combat Uptick in Gun Violence, TIME

Gillibrand Introduces Bill to Keep Hate Crime Offenders From Owning Guns, WKTV

Democrats Set to Pare Down Gun Control Bills in Aim for Unity, Politico

Biden Targets Law-Breaking Gun Dealers in Anti-Crime Plan, AP News 

Brady's Donor of the Week: Gary Sackett

A strong advocate and supporter of Brady and the gun violence prevention movement for nearly 40 years, Gary Sackett is filled with passion, knowledge, and conviction. 

Gary’s relationship with Brady began in the early 1980s, when we were called Handgun Control Inc. Before the Brady Bill was signed into law, he met with then-Brady Chairman Pete Shields to discuss the fight to pass it. Shortly after, Gary continued his advocacy with Brady, becoming an unofficial spokesman for Brady in Utah, where, at the time, there were few residents willing to speak publicly for gun violence prevention. Gary also helped form Utahns Against Gun Violence with Ron and Norma Molen, who lost their son to firearm homicide at Indiana University in 1992. He continues to serve on the board of its successor organization, the Gun Violence Prevention Center of Utah.

Thank you, Gary, for your tireless support of Brady and the movement to prevent gun violence. Our work is made possible by dedicated grassroots supporters like yourself!

If you haven’t yet watched Change the Ref’s new video, please take a moment to do so now — we promise you won’t regret it. This bold video honors the 3,044 students of the Class of 2021 who were killed by gun violence. But there’s a clever, surprise catch along the way, and you have to watch it.

Founders of Change the Ref, Manuel (Manny) Oliver and Patricia Padauy-Oliver, lost their son, Joaquin, in the school shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. They founded Change the Ref to provide a platform to support young people who are trying to make their voice heard in the fight against gun violence. In this video campaign, they've given a voice back to the young people whose voices we've lost.

Watch the powerful video, “The Lost Class,” and sign Change the Ref’s petition to demand more students make it to graduation day.

Sign our 51 is Fair Petition urging senators to end the filibuster! With the filibuster behind us, we can finally pass legislative solutions that the majority of Americans support.

Thank you, John, for staying up-to-date on Brady's work across Congress, courts, and communities. Our work is not possible without grassroots donors like you. Will you consider donating to continue our life-saving work today? Thank you for being a Brady supporter and joining us in the fight to prevent gun violence.

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