www.bradyunited.org [www.bradyunited.org]John,

My sister, Carmen Schentrup, was killed at her high school in Parkland. And last week, a federal judge in Florida made a ruling that gave my family and I hope. In a legal case supported by Brady and Team ENOUGH, the judge ruled against the NRA and upheld a life-saving law that prevents youth under 21 from buying firearms — including deadly assault weapons like the one used to kill my sister and her peers. My name is Robert Schentrup and this victory means a lot to me, John.

I've been fighting alongside Brady and Team ENOUGH to prevent gun violence and pass stronger gun laws since Carmen was killed. Contrary to what the NRA argues, youth like the Parkland shooter should not be able to easily buy assault weapons. While the NRA fought back and tried to lower the age restriction, our legal alliance was stronger, upholding this life-saving law. Now I have a message for all members of Congress: We need to take this life-saving regulation a step further and pass a nationwide ban on assault weapons.

Tell Your Members of Congress: Ban assault weapons! [[link removed]]I know firsthand how lethal assault weapons truly are: The gunman at my former high school used one to murder my sister and her peers in what seemed like an instant. He attached a high-capacity magazine to his rifle, making it even more lethal. And my hometown isn’t alone. Whether it’s Orlando, Sutherland Springs, Sandy Hook, Gilroy, Las Vegas, assault weapons are the weapon of choice for America’s deadliest mass shooters, time and again.

This legal ruling was a win for Florida. But we need more than that. We need Congress to ban these assault weapons, once and for all. John, I know Brady and I have asked this before, but, please, I am asking again: Can you take a moment now to urge Congress to act? We need to make sure Congress hears us loud and clear after this recent victory. [[link removed]]

Tell Your Members of Congress: Ban assault weapons! [[link removed]]

Please, join me in this fight today for my sister, Carmen, and so may other victims and survivors of gun violence.

In solidarity,
Robert Schentrup
Team ENOUGH Executive Council
Carmen’s brother

[[link removed]]ICYMI: Team ENOUGH is Back From Their Florida Tour!

Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, just returned from their Florida engagement tour — and we want you to know all about it! Our student activists traveled across Florida to educate young people about gun violence, connect with local, grassroots-led social justice groups, and support neighborhoods hit hardest by gun violence — all while having a great time.
[link removed] [[link removed]]Through meetings with elected officials, hosting arts events, dialoguing on police violence and more, we successfully recruited over 100 new youth activists to join Team ENOUGH. Read our blog to learn more about what we accomplished! [[link removed]]

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[[link removed]]America is Starting to ‘Move On’ From the 1/6 Capitol Riot. That Can’t Happen.
Leaders of democracy and social justice organizations unite to warn that if we fail to investigate the greatest threat to democracy in modern times, then we are doomed to repeat it.
This week marked sixth months since the Capitol riots, when our nation suffered a violent and deadly assault on our democracy. We at Brady believe we must speak out. We joined the Anti-Defamation League (ADL), the Center for American Progress, NAACP, and the Truman National Security Project and Truman Center for National Policy in publishing a statement calling for action. We all agree: We can never allow January 6 to happen again.
READ OUR STATEMENT [[link removed]] READ BRADY PRESIDENT KRIS BROWN'S TWITTER THREAD [[link removed]][[link removed]]🎧 Episode 138: The Reality of Rebuilding, Part II
Patience Murray survived the Pulse nightclub shooting. In the years since, she has published a book, hosted a podcast, was in an Emmy-nominated documentary series, and more. Yet she was still in pain. In this episode, she explains what finally brought her relief and healing.
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Brady Donor of the Week: Rhoady Lee and Alan Gartenhaus
[link removed] [[link removed]]After a brain aneurysm at a young age, Rhoady Lee was treated at the George Washington Hospital and placed in physical therapy for traumatic brain injuries, coincidentally at the same time as our namesake [[link removed]] , Jim “the Bear” Brady. Jim had a profound effect on Rhoady’s life; his famous sense of humor [[link removed]] and sharp perspective helped Rhoady persevere while going through his own recovery.
Following, to help heal, Rhoady and his partner, Alan, moved to Rhoady’s childhood home in Washington State, where his roots as a hunter are as strong as his family’s commitment to safe firearm storage. All of his family members support common-sense regulations, like gun licensing and permits, gun safety education, and banning the civilian use of assault-style weapons, especially for hunting. Rhoady and Alan are encouraged that the majority [[link removed]] of the country, including gun owners, is supportive of gun violence prevention policies.
Thank you to Rhoady and Alan for illustrating how gun owners and non-gun owners alike can unite in the fight to prevent gun violence and save lives!
READ MORE [[link removed]][[link removed]]Victims of California synagogue shooting can sue gunmaker, [[link removed]] ABC News
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[[link removed]]This week, we’re recognizing the tireless work of New York state Sen. Zellnor Y. Myrie and Assemblymember Patricia Fahy. These two state legislators led the passage of the first-of-it’s-kind legislation signed by Gov. Cuomo this week to hold gun industry actors accountable for breaking the law. Both have worked tirelessly from their early leadership, through voting in the legislature, to now with this historic bill signed into law. Thank you, Senator Myrie and Assemblymember Fahy!
READ OUR STATEMENT [[link removed]][[link removed]]“Today’s judgement is a victory, and an important step on the road to justice for the victims of the shooting at Chabad of Poway Synagogue, and all Americans who believe that the gun industry is not above the law. We look forward to proving our case in court, and working to prevent future tragedies.”
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We are very proud to celebrate a victory in our path towards justice in our legal case representing [[link removed]] [[link removed]] the victims and survivors of the Chabad of Poway Synagogue. A California judge dismissed claims by gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson and gun store San Diego Guns that they are shielded from accountability by the 2005 federal Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA).
Our suit alleges that Smith & Wesson negligently and unlawfully designed and marketed the rifle that the Poway gunman used to kill one person and shoot and injure three others during Passover services. The rifle was easily modified into an assault weapon, in violation of California law, and Smith & Wesson’s advertising dangerously targeted young men predisposed to violence, like the shooter himself.
With this decision, our lawsuit can move forward to hold the gun industry accountable to the law so no other congregation, or any faith, faces this kind of tragedy in the future.
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