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John,

So much has happened in the last 48 hours [[link removed]] : The Supreme Court delivered a deadly ruling that, put bluntly, will result in more Americans dying of gun violence. The very same day, the Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — historic gun violence prevention legislation that is now on its way to President Biden’s desk.

It’s a lot to take in. But my mind keeps going back to one thing: Jim and Sarah Brady. Let me tell you why.

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In March 1981, Jim was just two months into his dream role as White House Press Secretary when he was shot in the head as a gunman tried to assassinate President Reagan. He spent the rest of his life recovering — and fighting to strengthen our nation’s gun laws. He and and his wife, Sarah, spent years lobbying Congress on both sides of the aisle for the landmark Brady Bill, which ultimately passed Congress in 1993 with unanimous, bipartisan support.

Jim and Sarah’s legacy — which we at Brady continue today — is that they refused to believe that preventing gun violence is a “partisan” issue. They were gun owners and longtime Republicans. They understood that passing sensible gun laws isn't about politics; it’s about saving lives.

Our namesake Brady Bill was the last major gun violence prevention law — until now. Like the Brady Background Check System has done for nearly 30 years now, the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act will save countless lives.

This I believe: We can truly save lives if we remember Jim and Sarah Brady's legacy to find the common ground in common-sense solutions. Jim and Sarah knew that if we want to have the best solutions, they need to come from all sides. But they also knew that we don’t have to take no for an answer. That we can — and should — name names, make noise, and make those in power uncomfortable. That we must fight for our lives.

The Brady Bill took six votes over seven years and three presidencies to become law. But even despite suffering major health setbacks, Jim never gave up in the fight for a safer future for all Americans. He knew it was possible. It’s that persistence and steadfast determination that helps me believe in what we can achieve as a country — even as the heavy cloud of the reckless Supreme Court ruling hangs over us.

So, please, John, as President Biden prepares to sign the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act into law and end a 30-year hiatus on legislative action to prevent violence, I hope you will take a moment to celebrate all that we have accomplished together. If you’d like to sustain this incredible momentum, especially in the face of the deadly Supreme Court decision, please make a donation to Brady today. Together, we are saving lives and creating a safer America for us all It’s in our hands. [[link removed]]

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Thank you,
Kris Brown
Brady President

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Episode 190: After Decades, the First Federal Gun Safety Legislation Has Passed
It has been nearly 30 years since Congress passed a bipartisan gun violence prevention bill. That changed this week, when the Senate and House passed the bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This legislation will prevent gun violence, save countless lives, and it marks a new era in the gun violence prevention movement.
Brady Vice President of Policy Christian Heyne and President of the Northern Virginia Brady Chapter and Brady board member Martina Leinz joined us to discuss the bipartisan passage of the bill, why it's historic, and what we all must do next to keep fighting for gun violence prevention. [[link removed]]

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Senators Reach Bipartisan Compromise On Gun Violence Bill [[link removed]] , Spectrum News 1

Buried in the Gun Deal is a Significant Advance [[link removed]] , The Washington Post

Suicide Prevention Advocates Join the U.S. Gun Policy Debate [[link removed]] , Yahoo News

Washington Journal: Christian Heyne Discusses the Bipartisan Senate Gun Legislation [[link removed]] , C-SPAN

School Groups Worry as Supreme Court Recognizes Right to Carry Handguns in Public [[link removed]-
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Gun Control Groups Condemn Supreme Court Concealed Carry Ruling [[link removed]] , The Hill

In One Day, Washington, D.C., Goes in Two Directions on Guns [[link removed]] , The Seattle Times

What’s Next For California's Tough Gun Laws After The Supreme Court's Ruling [[link removed]] , LAist
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Our Gun Violence Prevention Hero of the Week is Sen. Chris Murphy for spearheading the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act in the Senate — the first bipartisan gun violence prevention bill to pass the Senate nearly 30 years.

Sen. Murphy (CT) has long championed gun violence prevention legislation. And finally, this week, Sen. Murphy’s tireless efforts paid off as the Senate passed the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — or what will be the strongest gun violence prevention law since our namesakes, Jim and Sarah Brady, passed the Brady bill in 1993.

We at Brady thank Sen. Murphy for all he has done for the gun violence prevention movement, including for survivors and their families. We would not be at this historic moment if it were not for his fierce and tireless dedication to our safety. We are proud to support and work alongside him in the fight to end gun violence.

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