Did you know this about the AR-15?

These facts from the Washington Post are chilling. [Assault Rifle Ban Accountability Project Brady PAC]( [In a moment, we're going to share some chilling facts about the rise of the AR-15 in our country. If you're already fired up, rush a donation before our end-of-month deadline to help us ban these weapons of war >>]( If not, keep reading. According to the Washington Post… 📌 The AR-15 was designed to be utilized by soldiers in the Vietnam War. But after the assault weapons ban expired in 2004, gun manufacturers launched a massive campaign to make them attractive to the general public. 📌 Production and sales of AR-15s have soared over the years. To date, there are roughly 20 million AR-15s in the United States. 📌 10 out of the 17 deadliest mass shootings in the United States since 2012 were carried out by shooters with AR-15s. These mass shootings resulted in 207 deaths. Our country has been the target of a cold and calculated campaign to thrust the AR-15 into our streets and communities. It's time to stand up to gun manufacturers and end the carnage. We're working to push for gun safety legislation and finally end gun violence in America – but we need your help. [Please, make a donation of $13 or whatever you can afford before our end-of-month deadline tomorrow at midnight to help us ban assault weapons and end gun violence in America >>]( Thank you, Brady PAC We can't wait any longer for action on gun safety. We're fighting for lifesaving legislation like universal background checks and an assault weapons ban, but we need your support. Chip in now to help us end gun violence in America → [DONATE]( [Brady PAC]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( If you prefer to donate by mail, please make checks payable to: Brady PAC, c/o Digital 600 Pennsylvania Ave SE, #15180, Washington, D.C. 20003 Paid for by Brady Pac (bradypac.org) and not authorized by any candidate or candidate's committee [You can unsubscribe from this mailing list at any time.](