Dear John,

When you’re celebrating Thanksgiving, add one more thing to pause to give thanks for — the Brady Bill and Brady Background Checks!

The Brady Bill was signed into law on November 30,1993 . The landmark law required background checks on all purchases made through federally licensed gun dealers. The Brady Bill was named for White House Press Secretary Jim Brady, who was shot during the 1981 assassination attempt on President Reagan. The fight for its passage, led by Jim and his wife Sarah, took six votes over seven years and three presidencies. Jim and Sarah's work paid off. To date, background checks have stopped over 3.5 million gun sales by prohibited purchasers — helping save countless lives.

That is truly something to be thankful for!

But even as we cherish the lives saved, we know that too many Thanksgiving tables will have empty chairs, as families mourn gun violence victims. It doesn’t have to be this way. Legislation to expand background checks to cover all gun sales is sitting on Sen. Mitch McConnell’s desk. Urge Mitch McConnell to act today!

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Americans Deserves Better Than Wednesday’s Democratic Debate

Gun violence is a national emergency. The failure of Wednesday’s debate moderators [[link removed]] to raise the issue is unacceptable. Polls show gun safety is a top issue for voters, and we need to hear candidates’ gun violence prevention plans. The next debate is on Thursday, December 19, and hosts POLITICO and CNN are already asking voters to share what questions they think should be asked. This is our chance to weigh in and demand that gun violence is fully discussed at the next debate!

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Join Us in Honoring Sandy Hook and Violence Victims Everywhere

It was seven years ago on December 14, 2014, that a gunman murdered 20 children and six adults at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT. In partnership with the Newtown Foundation, we’re encouraging community members to hold local vigils or remembrance events throughout the month of December, using the marker as part of a nationwide effort to call to #EndGunViolence. Last year, our friends and allies came together to host nearly 200 local vigils and events in 32 states, Washington, D.C., and Mexico. Sign up to host your own vigil [[link removed]] or find an event near you [[link removed]] .


This Could Be the Most Dangerous Supreme Court Decision in History

On Monday, December 2, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear New York v. New York State Rifle . This is an NRA lawsuit, and its ruling could be used to weaken gun laws across the country. The plaintiffs are pushing an extreme and erroneous interpretation of the Constitution that could eliminate common-sense gun safety measures from coast to coast. Brady filed an amicus brief in the case. On December 2, we’re rallying at the Supreme Court with a coalition of gun violence prevention groups, including Giffords, Everytown, and March For Our Lives. Together, we’re demanding the case be dismissed. We need your help to fight against the NRA's extreme approach that threatens our lives and safety. Sign up to join us in rallying at the Supreme Court on Monday, December 2!

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A Message from Dolores Huerta

We were honored to speak with labor and civil rights leader Dolores Huerta at last week's California Democratic Party State Convention. On the heels of devastating mass shootings in the Sunshine State, Huerta shared with us a powerful statement about gun violence in America.

"The recent headlines have been heartbreaking. From the mass shooting at Saugus High School, to a young child fighting for his life after his entire family was murdered in an act of domestic violence in San Diego, to the shooting at a family party in Fresno on Sunday night, the scourge of gun violence is all too apparent across California this week.

While we need lasting solutions, militarizing law enforcement in our neighborhoods and schools and criminalizing entire communities is not the answer. California has some of the most comprehensive gun violence prevention laws in the country. But, we must do more to address issues like the easy access to guns and the hate that permeates our nation. Calls to put more guns into our communities and into our schools, which is likely to end in greater tragedy, are not the answer.

We need action from our state and our federal leaders to help us create change in our neighborhoods and homes. Programs like those at Brady are essential to creating this community-based change. This violence in our communities cannot become the norm. We cannot accept any more precious lives lost to gun violence. We must work until every home, school, and neighborhood is safe.”


This Week On Our podcast, Red, Blue, and Brady [[link removed]] —

🎧 Lockdowns Drills are Traumatizing America’s Kids
Tune in to hear Nancy Kislin, a psychotherapist, licensed clinical social worker, and professor discuss how active shooter drills are harming the mental health of our children. [[link removed]]

🎧 Who Needs a Gun in 15 Minutes or Less?
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🎧 Weekly Wrap-Up 
Democratic debates, Transgender Day of Remembrance, and more! Catch up on all things gun violence prevention with our weekly wrap up!  [[link removed]]


Brady In the News

Action on Gun Violence Depends on Trump: Be Very Afraid, [[link removed]] , Washington Post

Supreme Court’s Non-Action Opens Door for More Gun Litigation [[link removed]] , Bloomberg Law

Vegas council bans swords, knives, toy guns in downtown zone [[link removed]] , Associated Press

Despite recent gun violence, GOP remains quiet on reform [[link removed]] , Nexstar


Brady Quote of the Week 🎤

“Real individuals are losing their lives as a result of this, every single day. And whether you are Republican or Democrat, you live in a red state or a blue state, Kentucky or California, you bleed the same."

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