John, tomorrow marks four years since Chicago Police Commander Paul Bauer was tragically shot and killed in the line of duty.

He is remembered as a loving father and dedicated officer who worked tirelessly to protect his community. Cmdr. Bauer should still be here today with his wife and daughter, John. But the gunman — a known prohibited gun purchaser — was able to purchase a gun through an online private sale facilitated by Armslist.com, a thriving, anything-goes internet gun marketplace.

The gunman was sentenced to life in prison in the aftermath of this tragedy. Yet to this day, Armslist.com has NOT been held accountable for fueling this act of violence. 

We knew we had to act. Two years after Cmdr. Bauer’s murder, Brady Legal filed a lawsuit on behalf of his family against Armslist.com. For years, we’ve worked to hold Armslist.com accountable for enabling the gunman to obtain the murder weapon. But like with many legal battles, we’re facing fierce opposition from the gun lobby — and that’s why I’m reaching out to you today, John.

Brady Legal will not stop fighting until Cmdr. Bauer’s family can rest knowing that Armslist.com will be held accountable. But our work isn’t a sprint — it’s a marathon — and we need your support to make it to the finish line. So, please, as we mark four years since this terrible tragedy, will you support our life-saving legal work? Your donation will allow us to continue to fight for Cmdr. Bauer’s family and hold Armslist.com accountable.

I am so proud of Brady Legal and all we've accomplished for Cmdr. Bauer and his family so far. Please help us continue this important work.

In solidarity,
Kris Brown

President, Brady

Remembering Four Years Since the Shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL

As we approach four years since the shooting in Parkland, FL, we’re taking time to remember the 17 students and staff who were brutally murdered at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School (MSD). Please join us in saying their names:

Alyssa Alhadeff,14, Scott Beigel,35, Martin Duque Anguiano,14, Nicholas Dworet,17, Aaron Feis,37, Jaime Guttenberg,14, Chris Hixon,49, Luke Hoyer,15, Cara Loughran,14, Gina Montalto,14, Joaquin Oliver,17, Alaina Petty,14, Meadow Pollack,18, Helena Ramsay,17, Alex Schachter,14, Carmen Schentrup,16, and Peter Wang,15.

In the wake of this massacre, Brady formed Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, supported by victims and survivors of MSD, to educate and mobilize young people to prevent all forms of gun violence. In the years since, Brady and Team ENOUGH have worked tirelessly to prevent another tragedy like the one in Parkland. 

We’ve testified before Congress; rallied thousands at marches; traveled across Florida for a youth-led mutual aid tour; and established new partnerships with survivors of MSD — like nationally-recognized advocates Fred Guttenberg, father of Jaime Guttenberg, and Manuel and Patricia Oliver, parents of Joaquin Oliver. 

We know that only together, united with survivors and victims of gun violence, will we be able to truly end gun violence in America. On Monday, as we mark four years since the massacre at MSD, we hope you’ll join our fight, John. Here are three ways you can honor the 17 victims and survivors with action:

Get Involved With a Brady Chapter Today!

This week, Brady’s grassroots activists joined lawmakers and advocates in support of vital gun safety legislation to protect our communities and save lives:

As you can see, John, Brady’s grassroots activists fuel our life-saving work in communities across the country each and every day. They testify before state legislatures, speak at rallies, and organize community-centered events to prevent gun violence. Do you want to get involved with us, John? Please consider joining a Brady chapter near you today!

Episode 171: How Racial Resentment May Be Repressing Gun Violence Prevention Policy

This week, we’re JOINED by Dr. Jonathan M. Metzl, author of "Dying of Whiteness: How the Politics of Racial Resentment is Killing America’s Heartland," to discuss why some white voters may support things that go against their best interests — or sometimes even harm them. Together, we talk about how this disconnect impacts the country’s gun violence prevention policies.

Air Force Ordered to Pay More Than $230M in Church Shooting, Associated Press

Amir Locke Shooting: Hundreds Protest in Minneapolis After Police Killing of Black man, Reuters

Gun Violence Interrupters Point to Promise of Intervention Programs, ABC News

As part of Black History Month, we’re recognizing the work and contributions of Black leaders in the gun violence prevention movement. We are excited to recognize and honor Brady’s Vice President of Organizing Maisha Fields as the Gun Violence Prevention Hero of the Week! 

Maisha Fields

A gun violence survivor, Maisha has demonstrated a life-long commitment to serving others. From working as an ICU nurse, to helping pass landmark gun violence prevention legislation in Colorado, Maisha works tirelessly each and every day in honor of her brother, Javad, and his fiance, Vivian, who were shot and killed in 2005. 

Just this week, Maisha testified before Colorado legislators in opposition of a bill that would allow permitless concealed carry. Recently, Maisha was also recognized by Gov. Polis (CO) for mobilizing 350,000 Black, Indigenous, and people of color to get vaccinated for COVID-19 — all while leading Brady’s Organizing team!

Thank you, Maisha, for your tireless dedication to the health and safety of our communities.

Thank you for supporting Brady and our work to prevent gun violence and save lives. We rely heavily on the generosity of activists like you to fund our work to create a safer America. If you're in this fight, please join Brady today by making a gift.

Brady
840 First Street, NE
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20002
United States

unsubscribe.