Brady Weekly April 20, 2019

This week, Brady took action after Nevada sheriffs declared they won’t enforce a new background check law [This Week in Brady News]( View this email as a [webpage]( Today Marks 20 Years Since Columbine Earlier this week, students at Columbine High School once again fled in fear for their lives following [threats]( of gun violence. The threat came just days before the 20th anniversary of the mass shooting at Columbine on April 20, 1999. To the Columbine community: We're here for you, and we're fighting for you. This violence must end. [Read our blog by Columbine High School student and Team ENOUGH leader Kaylee Tyner.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- New Resource on How to Support Those Impacted by Gun Violence The month of April marks a number of anniversaries of high-profile shootings. These milestones come in the wake of tragic suicides in the survivor community — all of which are pushing our country toward an improved understanding that the trauma of gun violence doesn’t stop when the shooting stops. Our new resource — made in collaboration with the American Association of Suicidology (AAS), the Disaster Distress Helpline, and youth community activists — details how communities can provide mental and emotional support to people impacted by gun violence. [Read our new resource with the American Association of Suicidology.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Brady’s Legal Team Brings in $2 Million Settlement for Victim’s Family We’re proud to help secure justice for the family of Joshua Higbee, who was one of 3 people murdered and 14 injured in a 2016 mass shooting in Kansas. The victims’ families obtained a $2 million legal settlement from the pawnshop that illegally sold the murder weapons. As part of the lawsuit, the dealer was forced out of the gun business and ceased all operations. Jon Lowy, Brady’s top lawyer, said the case sends a clear message to gun dealers across the country — wherever they are, they will be held accountable if they irresponsibly supply guns. [Read more about the case and settlement.]( [Victory]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Brady’s Legal Team Shines a Light on Rogue Sheriffs in Nevada It's outrageous that any officer could refuse to enforce life-saving gun laws simply because they don’t like them — but that’s what’s happening in Nevada. This week, Brady took action after Nevada sheriffs declared they won’t enforce a new background check law — a move that endangers public safety and goes against the duties of their jobs. This is our second legal action around rogue sheriffs. Last month, we made a similar demand in New Mexico. And we're not done — we’re considering action in Washington, Illinois, and Colorado. Bottom line: If officers are refusing to enforce gun safety laws, Americans deserve to know why. There’s just too much at risk. [Read the AP exclusive to learn more.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- We Won a Shorty Award! Our “End Family Fire” program continues to rack up honors and awards. We’re proud to be amongst the winners of the 11th Annual Shorty Awards. This win matters — the more people we educate about family fire, the more tragedies we can prevent. Thank you to the Shorty Awards and to everyone who voted. [Send a tweet]( or [share to Facebook]( to celebrate our award! --------------------------------------------------------------- SIGN UP: Watch the Live Premiere of Our New “End Family Fire” PSA! Since launching last August, Brady’s End Family Fire program has already changed attitudes and behaviors about guns in the home. We’re excited to launch a SECOND public service announcement (PSA) as part of the program. Please join us for this important launch! [Sign up now to watch the live premiere on Tuesday, April 23.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Gun Violence Prevention (GVP) Hero of the Week The Columbine community's strength and resilience 20 years after tragedy is inspiring. On this Day of Service, we stand in solidarity in recommitting to communities, survivors, and those impacted by gun violence everywhere. [Send a tweet now.]( [#WeAreColumbine]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Brady in the News: Must-Reads [Gun control group targets Nevada sheriffs over new law]( AP [Senate should hold hearings on background checks]( The Hill [Kansas mass shooting victims get $2 million after suing pawn shop that transferred guns]( Wichita Eagle [Cow Palace board votes to end gun shows]( San Francisco Examiner [6-Year-Old Girl Dies After Little Brother Accidentally Shoots Her]( Scary Mommy --------------------------------------------------------------- Brady Quote of the Week “It’s clear that the link between suicides and firearms is one of the most insidious forms of gun violence. But every one of us has the ability to reach out and help those among us who might be suffering.” — [Brady President Kris Brown, Medium]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Brady on Social Media: [Follow us on Facebook]( [Follow us on Twitter]( [Follow us on Instagram]( Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States Paid for by the Brady Campaign. Contributions to the Brady Campaign are not tax deductible. Our work is made possible by supporters like you. [DONATE]( If you believe you received this message in error or wish to no longer receive email from us, please [unsubscribe](