As part of his first executive order on guns, President Trump directed Attorney General Pam Bondi to review all gun safety measures enacted by the Biden-Harris administration within 30 days. President Trump called gun violence prevention policies an "attack" and an "infringement" on Americans' Second Amendment rights. But that couldn't be farther from the truth: These gun violence prevention policies are not only constitutional, they are effective and supported by the overwhelming majority of Americans. During President Trump's first term, we saw the greatest increase in homicides in modern American history, including firearm homicides which skyrocketed, and guns became the number one killer for children and teens. On the other hand, the Biden administration's gun safety policies helped usher in the largest decline in homicides in modern history. And despite President Trump's unfounded claims about infringements on the Second Amendment, polling shows that the majority of his own voters support stronger policies to prevent gun violence. Make no mistake: If President Trump guts gun safety measures, gun violence will again surge. Our streets will be flooded with deadly ghost guns, more prohibited purchasers — like domestic abusers and gun traffickers — will gain easy access to firearms, and reckless gun dealers will be let off the hook, staying in business while funneling illegal firearms into communities nationwide. This is not the future Americans want, nor is it the future we deserve. That is why we are calling on you to take action and tell the Trump administration not to roll back life-saving policies. It is time we get loud and demand a future where we are all safe from gun violence. |
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Honoring With Action: Ethan's Law |
In 2015, Ethan Song died after he was unintentionally shot with a gun that had been left unsecured at a friend's home. Had the gun, which was owned by his friend's father, been stored locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition, Ethan would be here today. In response to this devastating tragedy, Ethan's parents, Kristin and Mike Song, his family, and community came together to advocate for the passage of Ethan's Law — legislation that would create federal requirements for safe gun storage when there is a reasonable belief that children or other prohibited individuals would be able to access them. This week, Brady joined Kristin Song, advocates, and lawmakers to reintroduce Ethan's Law in the 119th Congress. |
L to R: Executive Director of Giffords Law Center Emma Brown, Rep. Rosa DeLauro, Kristin Song, Sen. Richard Blumenthal, Chair of Newtown Action Action Po Murray, Brady President Kris Brown Each day in America, eight children and teens are unintentionally killed or injured by family fire, a shooting that results from someone misusing an unsecured firearm from the home. It is essential that we mandate safe firearm storage to protect our children and our loved ones. To honor Ethan, please join us in calling on Congress to pass Ethan's Law! |
Calling California Activists: You're Invited to Brady's "Building A Future Without Gun Violence" Conference |
We have just over TWO WEEKS until Brady's second "Building A Future Without Gun Violence" conference in California — and we'd love to see you there, friend. Wednesday, March 19, 2025 8:30 a.m. — 4 p.m. Los Angeles, CA
Keynote speakers: Former Stockton Mayor Michael D. Tubbs and Executive Director of Cities United Anthony D. Smith. During our conference, we'll discuss ways we can work to address the supply of firearms funneled into our communities. You'll learn about ways to identify members of the gun industry contributing to crime in your neighborhoods and brainstorm how to use this information to improve public safety in your community.
Are you in? RSVP today!
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Remembering Ahmaud Arbery and Trayvon Martin |
This week marks five years since Ahmaud Arbery was shot and killed in Georgia and 13 years since Trayvon Martin was shot and killed in Florida. In the aftermath of these senseless tragedies, racist and discriminatory so-called Stand Your Ground laws were invoked to defend their killers. Under the guise of self-defense, Stand Your Ground laws legally allow a person to use a firearm to shoot and kill another person that they deem a "threat." These laws are made more lethal by our nation's history of racism and disproportionately harm Black communities. Trayvon Martin and Ahmaud Arbery are tragically not the first — or the last — Black men unjustly killed in America. Research shows that in instances where a Black victim is killed by a white shooter, that shooting is more likely to be deemed justified. In fact, the odds of a white person killing a Black person and it being deemed justified is 281% greater than a white person killing another white person. Florida was the first state to enact this law in 2005, but now, over half of all states have adopted this deadly, racist doctrine, allowing people to shoot first and ask questions later. This is utterly unacceptable. We must each vow to take action to address our country's deadly mix of weak gun laws and systemic racism. Today, join us in remembering Ahmaud and Trayvon and listen to our podcast about Stand Your Ground Laws featuring Kelly Sampson, senior policy counsel and director of racial justice at Brady, and Dr. Caroline Light, an author and historian. |
Celebrating Women's History Month Today marks the first day of Women's History Month — a time when we celebrate all of the powerful women who have made lasting contributions to our society, including preventing gun violence. For the first week, we are honoring our namesake, Sarah Brady. |
On March 30, 1981, Sarah's world changed forever. A gunman who tried to assassinate President Reagan shot and severely wounded Sarah's husband, Jim Brady, who was serving as President Reagan's press secretary. The injuries Jim sustained pushed Sarah to take action to prevent what devastated her family from happening to others. Sarah was elected to the board of the organization that is now known as Brady in 1985 and in 1989 — a time when less than 26% of women held managerial roles. At the helm of the organization, with Jim by her side, Sarah led the fight to pass the nation's first federal law that required background checks on gun sales. After years of tireless advocacy, on November 30,1993, President Bill Clinton signed the Brady Bill into law, establishing the Brady Background Check System for gun sales. Sarah's impact can still be felt to this day. Since its enactment, the Brady Background Check System has prohibited nearly 5 million unlawful firearm purchases, helping save countless lives. Her legacy lives on today as we at Brady continue to fight to strengthen the Brady Background Check System and free America from gun violence. This weekend, join us in celebrating Sarah by learning more about Brady Background Checks and how her work has helped protect communities nationwide. |
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