www.bradyunited.org [www.bradyunited.org]EXCITING NEWS, John:

Our End Family Fire program just released “Service Never Stops,” a campaign featuring veterans and their personal stories about how safe gun storage can prevent gun suicide. Please, watch and share our new campaign now — it could save a life. [[link removed]]

WATCH AND SHARE ON FACEBOOK >> [[link removed]]Right now in America, veterans are facing a firearm suicide crisis, with veterans using firearms more than any other means of suicide. In fact, an estimated 17 veterans die by suicide every day, 12 of which are by gun suicide — a suicide rate that is one and a half times the rate for non-veteran adults.

We launched Service Never Stops to encourage the veteran community to store their firearms securely to protect themselves and their loved ones.

We know that firearms are by far the most lethal method of suicide, especially among the veteran community. But by safely and securely storing firearms — locked, unloaded, and away from ammunition — we can delay access to a highly lethal weapon in a moment of crisis. Here are two more ways you can help prevent gun suicide:

LEARN ABOUT SAFE GUN STORAGE [[link removed]] READ OUR REPORT: "THE TRUTH ABOUT SUICIDE AND GUNS" [[link removed]]Together, we can end family fire.

Thank you,
Ted Bonar, PsyD, Director of End Family Fire

[[link removed]]RSVP Now! Our Virtual Event with Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) on Community Violence Intervention

[link removed] [[link removed]]Black and Brown communities face the brunt of gun violence in America, yet community violence intervention [[link removed]] (CVI) strategies that are proven effective at saving lives have long been underfunded. We can change that! President Biden’s Build Back Better Act and Rep. Horsford’s Break the Cycle of Violence Act would provide historic funding for CVI.

Join us on Monday, September 27, to learn more about the lifesaving impact of CVI from Greg Jackson of the Community Justice Action Fund, Erica Ford of LIFE Camp, Rep. Steven Horsford (D-NV), and Christian Heyne of Brady. [[link removed]]

RSVP >>> [[link removed]]Once you’ve saved your spot, please take a moment to contact your members of Congress to support historic CVI investments as a part of the Build Back Better Act! [[link removed]] [[link removed]]

[link removed] [[link removed]]Help Us Urge Ace to Adopt Responsible Business Practices!

[link removed] [[link removed]]In recent years, Ace Hardware has sold firearms to prohibited purchasers that have resulted in deadly consequences, including in Chicago and Wisconsin. We privately called on Ace Hardware leadership to change their business practices. But they ignored our calls.

Now, we need your help urging Ace Hardware Corporation to improve their business practices to safely and responsibly sell guns. Will you sign and share our petition right now?
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[link removed] [[link removed]]🎧 Episode 149:
LISTEN HERE [[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]🎧 FROM THE ARCHIVES: Law Enforcement, Suicide, and Blue Help
This National Suicide Prevention Awareness month, we’re highlighting episodes by “Red, Blue, and Brady” to spread awareness about gun suicide and solutions to prevent it.

Police officers are at a higher risk of suicide than any other profession, and the vast majority of officers who take their lives do so at home, using their service weapons. We’re joined by Steve Hough of Blue HELP to discuss what we can do as activists to decrease rates of firearm suicide in the law enforcement community.

LISTEN HERE [[link removed]][[link removed]]With Veterans at Far Greater Risk of Gun Suicide, New National Campaign Promotes Safe Firearm Storage to Save Lives [[link removed]] , AP News

Gun Manufacturers Quietly Target Young Boys Using Social Media [[link removed]] , Salon

Gun Lobby Pulls Trigger on Biden’s ATF Nominee [[link removed]] , Bangor Daily News

'This Has to Stop': Oakland Police Investigating 100th Homicide of 2021, Chief Says [[link removed]] , ABC News

[[link removed]] [link removed] [[link removed]]This week, Just Democracy [[link removed]] , a coalition of racial and social justice groups from across America, celebrated its one-year anniversary! Just Democracy is one of Brady’s core partners in the fight to protect American democracy and end the epidemic of gun violence. Since their formation just one year ago, we’ve joined them in mobilizing Americans across the country to end the filibuster, protect voting rights, and fight for Washington, D.C., to become the 51st state.
We’re grateful for Just Democracy’s bold leadership unwavering commitment to racial justice. Join us in celebrating their anniversary by reading about their top accomplishments this past year. [[link removed]]

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