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. 

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.

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.  

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? 

Thank you for joining me in this fight.

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

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. 

America is Starting to ‘Move On’ From the 1/6 Capitol Riot. That Can’t Happen.

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 that if we fail to investigate the greatest threat to democracy in modern times, then we are doomed to repeat it. 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 demanding action. 

🎧 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.

Brady Donor of the Week: Rhoady Lee and Alan Gartenhaus

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, Jim “the Bear” Brady. Jim had a profound effect on Rhoady’s life; his famous sense of humor 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 Rhoady's family members support common-sense regulations, like gun licensing and banning the civilian use of assault-style weapons, especially for hunting. Rhoady and Alan are encouraged that the majority of Americans, including gun owners, are 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!

Victims of California synagogue shooting can sue gunmaker, ABC News

Advocates Hopeful Biden Pledge to Fight Gun-Trafficking Will Focus on Private Sellers, Chicago Tribune

How Scarlett Lewis and Mothers of Mass Shooting Victims Turn Their Anguish Into Action — and Save Lives, Forbes

Attorney General Urges Use of Red Flag Laws After California Sees Record Gun Sales in 2020, NBC San Diego

Bill Targets Lawbreaking Gun Dealers With License Revocations, Increased Fines, The Trace

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 a historic legislation signed into law this week by Gov. Cuomo. Their gun industry liability law makes New York the first state in the country to hold gun industry actors accoutable, giving more victims ofgun violence their day in court and establishing responsible practices to stop the flow of guns into the illegal market. 

This law is now a model for the rest of the country. We thank Sen. Myrie and Assemblymember Fahy for introducing, championing, and shepherding this landmark legislation.

“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.”

— Brady Chief Counsel and Vice President of Legal Jonathan Lowy

We are very proud to celebrate a victory in our path towards justice in our legal case representing 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.

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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