The Rise of Second Amendment Extremism

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Friend,    President Trump has wasted no time in taking action during his first week back in the White House. On his first day alone, President Trump issued roughly 1,500 pardons and commuted 14 sentences for participants in the January 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol. In many instances, this meant restoring the rights of attempted insurrectionists to purchase and possess firearms.    And for some of those pardoned, that's exactly how they planned to celebrate their newfound freedom. The "Q-Anon Shaman," a recognizable figure from the day who donned a fur-covered hat with horns, instantly took to social media to share his plans, saying "Thank you President Trump. Now I'm going to buy some motha f***** guns."   And he wasn't the only one. Another individual who received a pardon from President Trump for his role in the January 6 attack was arrested just two days later on a federal gun charge. This attitude about firearms is deeply troubling. When people who have explicitly supported violent extremism have access to guns, the consequences can be deadly.    The Capitol insurrection could not have happened without Second Amendment extremism and decades of dangerous gun lobby rhetoric. And by pardoning those involved, it further sends the message that it is okay to use violence against those who you disagree with — just as these individuals did when they attempted an insurrection causing multiple deaths and more than a hundred injuries.    Second Amendment extremism is antithetical to a functional democracy and public safety. We need to deconstruct this false "insurrectionist" interpretation of the Second Amendment. So please, add your name now to join us in condemning armed extremism. TAKE ACTION >>> In solidarity, Team Brady   Remembering Monterey Park and Half-Moon Bay Shootings Two years ago this week, 11 people were shot and killed and nine others were injured in Monterey Park, CA, during a Lunar New Year festival. Just two days later, another shooting killed seven people and injured eight others in Half-Moon Bay, CA.   These two tragedies, so close together both in time and location, remind us of the work that still needs to be done. While the shootings were unrelated, they were connected in their impact on the area's AAPI and LatinX communities and underscored the consequences of America's easy access to firearms.    So, please, join us in taking action today and listen to our podcast on how to support victims and survivors of gun violence. TAKE ACTION >>> LISTEN NOW >>> Honoring With Action: 31st Annual MLK Vigil and Day of Action Brady and Team ENOUGH advocates lobbying for gun safety at the Virginia State Capitol On Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Brady and Team ENOUGH, our youth-led initiative, joined a coalition of gun violence prevention groups for the 31st annual MLK Vigil and Day of Action in Virginia. We gathered at the State Capitol to honor Martin Luther King Jr. and all those impacted by gun violence.    Throughout the day, we had dozens of meetings with senators and delegates, sharing how gun violence has affected Virginians and what can be done to reduce gun violence in the state.   We advocated for legislation to regulate ghost guns, ban assault weapons, mandate safe firearm storage in the home, and more. It was a productive day for advocates, as they came together to promote peace in their community and honor Martin Luther King Jr. with action.  If you are interested in joining advocacy events like this one, sign up to join a Brady or Team ENOUGH chapter today. JOIN NOW >>>   URGE YOUTH: Apply for the Team ENOUGH Youth Advocacy Training Program! Do you know a young person looking to channel their anger into action following the election? Then we have an opportunity for you to share with them.    Team ENOUGH, Brady's youth-led initiative, just opened applications for its Youth Advocacy Training Program in Washington, D.C., California, and Florida! Our program is the only national, youth-led group that trains and mobilizes young people to meet with lawmakers and push for critical gun reform measures.    Will you consider sharing our application with a young person (ages 13-26) and encourage them to apply today? With gun violence as the leading cause of death for American youth, it's vital for lawmakers to hear directly from young people on this issue. SHARE THE APPLICATION >>> Applications close on Monday, February 10, 2025 ATF Relaxes Zero-Tolerance Policy for Lawbreaking Gun Dealers, The Trace   White House Gun Violence Prevention Website Goes Offline, Newsweek   National Gun Violence Prevention Groups Respond to Inauguration of Donald Trump, Brady Brady Responds to Trump Administration's Apparent Closure of the White House Office of Gun Violence Prevention, Brady SHARE ON BLUESKY >>>   Brady 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States   unsubscribe.