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America is Ready to Elect a Gun Safety President 🇺🇸

This week, Democratic presidential candidates took to the debate stage and expressed an urgency [[link removed]] in addressing the epidemic of gun violence. We were elated to hear candidates share comprehensive policy solutions during Tuesday’s debate. In case you missed it, here's three key takeaways:

Sen. Warren underscored that “gun violence isn't just mass shootings," drawing reference to domestic violence and suicide. 

Julían Castro named Atatiana Jeffferson, who last week was shot and killed by a police officer, and labeled police violence as gun violence.

Sen. Booker highlighted the impact of everyday gun violence in urban communities. He went a step further and discussed mass shootings in schools, calling for action to address the scourge of gun violence in our safest of places. 

Tuesday’s debate was promising. But the fact remains: We can’t any longer for a change in the White House or Senate to end an epidemic that kills 100 people every single day. Help us demand Mitch McConnell pass common-sense gun legislation [[link removed]] .

Join Us — Ask Me Anything with Ky Hunter!

Listen up! On Monday, October 21, Brady’s very own Ky Hunter will be on Reddit’s Ask Me Anything (AMA) to discuss our End Family Fire campaign. You have the opportunity to call in and ask questions and learn more about this lifesaving campaign. As a former U.S. Marine Corps combat veterine, Ky is positioned to discuss safe gun storage, responsible gun ownership, and more! Click here to tune in on Monday [[link removed]] .[[link removed]]'

New on the Brady Podcast 🎙️

Looking for a new podcast that explores America’s gun violence epidemic and combines the best of current events and personal narratives? Look no further! Our new podcast Red, Blue, and Brady released three new episodes!

Joan Peterson discusses her history in the movement against gun violence, why extreme risk prevention orders need to be passed into law, and why background checks matter.

Thomas Abt is a premier researcher in the area of urban violence, one who focuses on solutions. Abt knows how we can reduce gun homicide rates by 50% in just 8 years. 

From gun violence prevention heroes, to road rage, to art, this week’s minisode wraps up the top gun violence prevention news from this week. 

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Elections Corner — 2020 and Beyond

We’re excited to endorse 8 gun violence prevention champions for the U.S. Senate and House! These candidates have made historic progress in passing lifesaving legislation that addresses the root causes of gun violence. New Brady-endorsed candidates include: *

Sen. Dick Durbin (D-IL), Rep. Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Rep. Mike Thompson (D-CA), Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD), Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA), Rep. Salud Carbajal (D-CA), Rep. Jan Schakowsky (D-IL), and Rep. Colin Allred (D-TX)

We know these gun safety champions will continue to lead the way in 2019 and beyond! Read more about our endorsements [[link removed]] .

We’re a Finalist in the Shorty Awards Competition! 🏆

The Shorty Awards are one of the most prestigious award competitions, and our #WeNeedToKnow campaign is a finalist! Over the summer, the House passed a bill that would fund the Centers for Disease Control to research gun violence for the first time in 22 years. That's when we created The #WeNeedToKnow campaign to unite elected officials, medical professionals, and young people to pass this lifesaving bill and uncover the impacts of gun violence. Read more and share the news [[link removed]] !

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Virginia Election Update — Get Involved on Saturday, Oct. 26

Virginia has the opportunity to make history this November. Their state election is the only in the country where both the Senate and House are up for grabs! But we need your help getting out the vote and phone banking. Live in Virginia and free on Saturday, October 26? Great! Here’s how you can get involved: *

Join Brady and Team ENOUGH leaders as we knock on doors to help elect GVP champion Dan Helmer (HD-40), running against NRA-backed incumbent, Tim Hugo. Click here to signup.

Unable to join us in person? That’s Ok! We have opportunities to call for Wendy Gooditis (HD-10), Larry Barnett (HD-27), Joshua Cole (HD-28), and Hala Ayala (HD-51). Click here to signup. www.mobilize.us/brady/event/142458/

We can have an impact and flip Virginia to a gun violence prevention majority. Get involved today!  [[link removed]] !

Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Hero of the Week

We lost a true gun violence prevention champion and civil rights icon this week. On Thursday, Rep. Elijah Cummings passed away after ongoing health issues. From his earliest days in Congress, Rep. Cummings put party politics aside and made protecting our communities a priority. He took action, not sides, and reached across the aisle to combat gun trafficking and address gun violence impacting his Baltimore constituents. His voice of moral clarity and reason will truly be missed. Rest in power, Rep. Cummings. Click here to read more [[link removed]] about his legacy [[link removed]] .

Brady in the News: Must-Reads📰 [[link removed]]

California adopts nation's broadest gun seizure laws [[link removed]] , FOX News

Has impeachment quashed prospects of gun control? [[link removed]] Virginia Mercury

Two years after Las Vegas shooting Congress still at odds on guns [[link removed]] , Nevada Independent

Gun store files crossclaim against Todd Kohlhepp, gun buyer in suit filed by victims' families [[link removed]] , Greenville News

The game that aims to dispel the link between gun violence and, um, games [[link removed]] , Creative Review

Brady Quote of the Week 🎤

" From his earliest days in Congress, Americans could count on Rep. Cummings as a stalwart champion for gun safety. Time and again, our nation witnessed Rep. Cummings put party politics aside and made protecting our communities and future generations a priority. His voice of moral clarity and reason united our nation behind a common force and brought us closer to ending the epidemic of gun violence. The loss of Rep. Cummings has broken the heart of the gun violence prevention community, but we will always remember his legacy as a fighter for justice, equality, and fairness. ”— Brady President Kris Brown on the passing of Rep. Cummings [[link removed]]

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