John, we know that guns used in crimes, aka crime guns, do not simply appear in our communities — the majority start in the legal market. But that raises the question: How do guns move from the legal market, to the illegal market, and into our neighborhoods?
Our new, groundbreaking report answers this question, showing that a small percentage of Pennsylvania gun dealers appear to be responsible for a large portion of the crime guns recovered by law enforcement in the state.
Special gun industry protections — passed at the behest of the gun lobby — typically limits public access to this information, shielding irresponsible gun dealers from public scrutiny. But with this report, the public now has access to the most comprehensive gun trace dataset seen in decades.
We cannot understate just how important these findings are, John. Fueled by a small percentage of irresponsible gun dealers, crime guns create devastating cycles of gun violence, primarily in Black and Brown communities. But our report gives elected officials, community members, researchers, and more the tools to hold the gun industry accountable for their role in supplying crime guns and fueling America’s gun violence epidemic.
Together, we can ensure members of the gun industry act responsibly and ensure that communities most impacted by gun violence are not also saddled with the burden of providing all the solutions. Now, we need your help spreading the word. Will you please read and share our new report, “Uncovering the Truth About Pennsylvania Crime Guns,” with your networks?
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It’s Been a BUSY Week for Our End Family Fire Campaign |
Just this week, we launched End Family Fire Missouri, a collaboration between Missouri Foundation for Health, the Ad Council, and Brady 's End Family Campaign, in effort to curb gun suicide. More than six out of 10 suicides in Missouri involve a firearm. Together, our efforts will address the state’s high-rate of gun suicide by promoting safe gun storage. By safely storing firearms — locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition — we can prevent family fire, a shooting involving an improperly stored or misused gun in the home that results in death or injury.
This is a BIG deal. Over the next year, we’ll begin training on-the-ground community stakeholders, like healthcare providers, social workers, gun shop owners, veterans, and more, on how to speak about safe gun storage with their clients. We know by taking a non-partisan, public health approach, we can help reduce family fire without threatening Second Amendment rights. Keep an eye out for End Family Fire MO billboards, posters, and PSAs airing in the state!
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Outside of Missouri, End Family Fire Director Colleen Creighton was at the White House (virtually) this week alongside Variety’s Cynthia Littleton, Executive Producer of “Burn Notice” and “Turner & Hooch” Matt Nix, Stefanie Feldman of the White House, and Christopher Jachimiec of our “Service Never Stops” campaign.
We spoke to Hollywood show runners about the importance of integrating safe gun storage practices into both the scripts and sets of movies, TV shows, and more. We thank the White House and our partners for inviting us to be part of this critical conversation. |
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Urge the U.S. Senate to Support President Biden’s ATF Director Nominee!
President Biden has nominated Steven Dettelbach to serve as the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) — and we need your urgent help ensuring the U.S. Senate swiftly confirms him.
It’s never been more important to have strong leadership at the ATF.
Thanks to the gun industry’s lobbying, the ATF hasn’t had a permanent director since 2015 and has only had one director since 2006. It is a grave risk to public safety that the only federal agency tasked with enforcing gun laws continues to lack leadership — especially at a time when our nation’s gun violence epidemic rages. It’s why we must help confirm Steven Dettelbach NOW. With his proven leadership in law enforcement, he is well qualified for this important role.
Please urge the U.S. Senate to confirm President Biden’s nomination for ATF director. A confirmed director is vital to modernize the ATF and keep our communities safe. |
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RSVP for the 2022 Brady Action Awards!
We’re less than two months away from the 2022 Brady Action Awards — and you’re invited to join us! Together, we will honor champions of gun violence prevention whose activism embodies the spirit and legacy of our namesakes, Jim and Sarah Brady. Interested in becoming a sponsor? Opportunities are still available but are going fast. |
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Red, Blue, and Brady is taking a break this week. Stay tuned for a new episode next week as we kick off our series on home safety in anticipation of National Home Safety Month. In the meantime, don’t forget to check out past episodes and rate and review us on your favorite podcast platform! |
Suicide is the leading cause of gun deaths in Missouri and nationwide. This life saving-work in Missouri would not have been possible without the dedication and commitment of our partners at Missouri Foundation for Health (MFH), a philanthropic foundation aimed at creating equitable health outcomes for all Missourians.
MFH’s love for their state and its people shines through in all their work, and for that they are our Gun Violence Prevention Hero of the week. Together, we can end family fire in Missouri! |
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