I need to tell you about my cousin:

Five years ago, my cousin, Alex, was killed in the Parkland shooting by a gunman with an AR-15. In a moment, I’m going to share my story and explain why your support is critical to ending mass shootings. [Sam Schwartz]( [I’m Sam Schwartz. Five years ago, my cousin, Alex, was killed in the Parkland shooting by a gunman with an AR-15. In a moment, I’m going to share my story and explain why your support is critical to ending mass shootings. It would mean so much to me if you could read it all. But if you’re short on time, will you chip in $15? >>]( My cousin, Alex, was sitting at his desk in English class when a vicious gunman rampaged his school, stealing his life and 16 others. The shooting lasted a few minutes -- but for me and my family, the aftermath is never ending. [Here’s the truth, {NAME}: The sole reason the shooter took so many lives in such a short period of time is because he legally purchased an AR-15.]( Since then I’ve flown to D.C. countless times with other family members impacted by mass shootings. We met with dozens of Republican lawmakers on Capitol Hill. We cried our eyes out while retelling our nightmares. But nothing we said moved them and they continue to drag their feet and block critical reforms. [{NAME}, I didn’t join this fight until after gun violence personally affected my life. Don’t be like me. Don’t wait until it’s too late.]( [That’s why I'm personally asking you to chip in $15 before BAWN's Mid-Month Deadline in 13 hours. Republican lawmakers aren’t even trying to hide their disregard for our lives. They won’t take action unless we show up in RECORD numbers like never before every single year, not just in the wake of a mass shooting. BAWN is working tirelessly to keep the pressure on these lawmakers and ban assault weapons for good. But they’re counting on 1,000 supporters to pitch in before midnight and join the fight. Can I count on your help? >>]( Republicans are hoping that we’ll forget and move on, {NAME}. They’re hoping we’ll forget about the 17 students and educators slaughtered in Parkland. They’re hoping we’ll forget about the 19 students slaughtered in Uvalde. They’re hoping we’ll forget about the 3 nine-year-olds slaughtered in Nashville. They're hoping we'll forget about the 18 innocents slaughtered in Lewiston. [I need your help to show these lawmakers we will NEVER forget, we will never move on, and we will never back down.]( [If we want to stand a chance of succeeding, it’s time to get off the sidelines and stop waiting for someone else to solve this problem. It’s up to us to unapologetically DEMAND that our lawmakers stop the proliferation of assault weapons that have been used to mow down dozens of our peers in mere seconds. We need 1,000 supporters to stand with us to make sure Republicans hear our message: Stop playing politics on the backs of our dead loved ones. Will you chip in $15 before BAWN's Mid-Month Deadline in 13 hours to help fund our movement to BAN assault weapons and end mass shootings for good? >>]( [Chip in $15 now >>]( [Chip in $25 now >>]( [Chip in $50 now >>]( [Chip in $100 now >>]( [Chip in another amount now >>]( Thank you, Sam Schwartz Gun safety activist and cousin of Alex Schachter        ‚  ‚   BAWN is committed to replacing every cowardly and complacent lawmaker, regardless of party, that denies your right to live without fear of being shot. Legislators that support the deadly proliferation of guns, instead of common sense gun safety measures, are responsible for the carnage of gun violence -- and must be voted out. BAWN also lobbies legislators to support the assault weapon and large capacity magazine ban bills that will help put an end to the slaughter of innocent Americans. But they can’t do this alone. BAWN is relying on your support to kick every coward who refuses to protect our children and families OUT of office. Will you chip in right away? [DONATE](   To learn more about our story, watch this video from our chair Gail Schwartz [here.]( [I'm Gail Schwartz, Chair of Ban Assault Weapons Now PAC](   To learn more about our work, watch this video from the families of Parkland and Pulse [here.]( [Weapons of War Video](    [If you want to stay updated but receive fewer emails, please let us know.]( [Unsubscribe]( Ban Assault Weapons NOW PAC 6619 S Dixie Hwy #148 Miami, FL 33143 United States  Paid political advertisement paid for by Ban Assault Weapons NOW PAC          Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Ban Assault Weapons Now PAC, please [click here](.