John, next week marks 29 years since the landmark Brady Bill was enacted into law after years of advocacy by Jim and Sarah Brady, our fearless namesakes. That day, the Brady Background Check System was established, helping ensure gun dealers don’t sell firearms to prohibited gun purchasers. |
President Bill Clinton (right) signing the Brady Bill into law beside Jim Brady (left) |
After Jim was shot during the 1981 assassination attempt of President Reagan, he and Sarah knew our country urgently needed common-sense solutions to prevent the trauma and pain that their family experienced. Nearly three decades later, we know Jim and Sarah would be proud of the results.
Since 1994, the Brady Background Check system has blocked over 4.5 million transfers of firearms to prohibited purchasers, helping save countless lives. But our work isn’t finished yet. In America, 1 in 5 guns are still sold without a Brady Background Check, including at gun shows and online.
Last year, the U.S. House passed legislation to address these loopholes by strengthening and expanding Brady Background Checks. But NRA-backed politicians in the Senate refused to support the legislation even though over 90% of Americans support expanding background checks.
And that’s why I’m reaching out today, John. In honor of the 29th anniversary of the Brady Bill, we’re calling on Congress to strengthen and expand Brady Background Checks. We know it can be done. It wasn’t easy, but Jim and Sarah worked hand-in-hand with then-Sen. Joe Biden to pass the Brady Bill. Now, it’s up to us to continue their legacy. Please join us in taking action NOW!
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In solidarity,
Kris Brown, President, Brady |
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Remembering Ahmaud Arbery and Trayvon Martin |
Three years ago this week, Ahmaud Arbery was murdered in Georgia and next week will mark 11 years since Trayvon Martin was murdered in Florida. In the aftermath of these senseless tragedies, racist and discriminatory "Stand Your Ground” laws were invoked to defend their killers.
Ahmaud and Trayvon should still be here with us today, but America's dark history of racism, coupled with reckless “Stand Your Ground” laws, is why they — and countless other Black and Brown Americans — are not. We must each vow to take action to address our country’s deadly mix of weak gun laws and systemic racism. In honor of Ahmaud and Trayvon, please join us by taking action today. |
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Looking for Youth Passionate About Preventing Gun Violence to Apply for Team ENOUGH’s Lobbying Collective! |
As a part of the Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective, members will receive hands-on training from policy and grassroots experts. Then, collective members will take that knowledge straight to the halls of power and advocate for common-sense gun reform policies. After tragic mass shootings nationwide, this is a powerful opportunity for young people to get involved with efforts to end gun violence. |
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Episode 219: Dismantling Myths About Gun Violence 5 Years Post Parkland In the five years since the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL, many survivors have been moved to take action against gun violence. One of those survivors and advocates is Fred Guttenberg. While his son, Jesse, survived the shooting, Fred's beloved 14-year-old daughter, Jamie, was shot and killed.
Last week, we were joined by Fred, Christian Heyne, vice president of policy and programs at Brady, and Liz Dunning, vice president of development and partnerships at Brady, to discuss Fred’s latest book, "American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence." Together, we explore what it takes to break through the barrier of misinformation, debunk myths, and find a path to meaningful action in the fight to end gun violence. |
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Following mass shootings, perpetrators of the violence often receive constant coverage and reporting, rather than those impacted. It’s why the No Notoriety campaign is vitally important. Founded by Tom and Caren Teves after their son, Alex, was tragically murdered in the 2012 Aurora movie theater shooting, the campaign challenges the media not to name or show a photo of anyone who commits acts of mass violence.
Over the years, the Teves have pushed media outlets to change how they cover mass shootings, citing research that mass shootings can have a contagion effect and that many shooters seem to appear to desire recognition. So, as our nation continues to experience devastating mass shootings, please remember: No photo, no name, no notoriety — it’s a matter of public safety. We at Brady thank the Teves for spearheading this life-saving campaign and fighting for all victims and survivors of gun violence. Please join us in learning more about No Notoriety today. |
"As historic rates of gun violence continue across the country this year, these bills show how states like Colorado are taking proactive steps to meaningfully address this public health epidemic. These policies are designed to stop gun violence before it happens by instituting common-sense reforms to better protect Coloradans. In particular, the repeal of special gun industry immunity laws in Colorado will ensure that the gun industry is held accountable when they engage in dangerous and negligent business practices that impact public safety.”
“Brady is proud to endorse these important bills and applauds Senate President Fenberg and bill sponsors for working proactively to prevent future tragedies from occurring by enacting sensible and life-saving policies such as these.”
— Brady President Kris Brown
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