Do you know how many guns there are in the U.S.?

The number is shocking. [View in Browser]( [Amnesty International candle logo]( This will stop you in your tracks: There are more guns than people in the U.S. Just as horrifying: There is almost no federal regulation of those guns, or of a person’s ability to purchase new guns. The Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 — which goes to the Senate floor soon for a vote — would be a step in the right direction. But that legislation alone won’t solve widespread gun violence. Every single victim of gun violence marks a profound failure of the U.S. government to protect its own people. We must demand more from our leaders. That’s where you — and Amnesty International — come in. Together, we combine research, government advocacy, public education and grassroots activism to work towards a world where everyone can live free of violence and fear. But we can only be successful with your support, {NAME}. We count on your commitment, your voice, and your donations to power our work. [Will you donate to help Amnesty International end gun violence?]( [Help end gun violence]( Gun violence has spiraled into a nationwide human rights crisis affecting our children, families, and neighbors. Each year, more than 39,000 men, women and children are killed with guns in the U.S. Schools, houses of worship, and streets have become sites of unspeakable tragedies. No one — no one — is immune to this threat, and Black and Brown communities are disproportionately affected. We have our work cut out for us, but we know where to focus our efforts. Our research shows that four critical actions could make everyone safer: - Pass laws to prevent guns from being in the hands of those likely to misuse them - Fund gun violence research to help develop evidence-based policy solutions - Invest in violence prevention and intervention programs that are led specifically by communities that are suffering the most - Provide support, including mental and physical health care, for survivors of gun violence [{NAME}, we need you by our side to ensure we can stay at the forefront of this work. Help us campaign for common-sense gun reform by donating today.]( [Donate now]( We’re grateful to have your support as a human rights defender. Together, I truly believe we can end this crisis and reclaim our right to live free from gun violence. Ernest Coverson End Gun Violence Campaign Manager Amnesty International USA [DONATE NOW]( © 2022 Amnesty International USA 311 W 43rd Street, 7th Floor, New York, NY 10036 | 1-800-AMNESTY Please don't reply to this email. You can send questions to aimember@aiusa.org. We’re so happy you’re here to hear about the most important updates on human rights! If necessary, you can [opt to receive fewer emails]( or [unsubscribe here](. [supporter]