A message from Parkland survivor Robert Schentrup

Ban assault weapons! Last week, Brady Legal [won a case]( that upheld the local ban on assault weapons in Deerfield, Illinois. Rightfully so, the court ruled that the village of Deerfield has the right to enact common-sense laws to protect public safety. My name is Robert Schentrup and, as a survivor of the Parkland shooting, this victory means the world to me, {NAME}. I've been fighting to pass common-sense gun laws since my sister, Carmen Schentrup, was shot and killed in the Parkland massacre. So I was encouraged to hear that the Deerfield Mayor attributed Brady and the town’s victory to the youth movement, specifically thanking the students who called for gun reform following the massacre at my former high school. This I know: Because of my voice and thousands of other youth activists, elected officials are hearing us loud and clear. We are passing lifesaving laws, and we’re protecting them at all costs. Now I have a message for all members of Congress: We need to federally ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines! I know firsthand how lethal assault weapons truly are. The gunman at my former high school shot and killed 17 students and teachers in what seemed like an instant. He attached a high-capacity magazine to his rifle, making it even more lethal. And my community isn’t alone. Whether it’s Sandy Hook, Gilroy, or Las Vegas, assault weapons are mass shooters’ weapon of choice. We're making progress in communities across the country, but in 2021, we need Congress to take action and ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. [{NAME}, for me and thousands of other youth activists, can you add your name to this petition to ban assault weapons? We need to make sure Congress hears us loud and clear come the New Year.]( [TELL CONGRESS TO BAN ASSSAULT WEAPONS ]( --------------------------------------------------------------- With 2021 right around the corner, make your New Year’s resolution to always practice safe storage by storing your firearm locked, unloaded, and separate from ammunition. It could save a life. [Learn more about Brady's End Family Fire program.]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Calling Youth Activists: Apply for the Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective! Team ENOUGH — the youth-led program by Brady — is opening applications for our Spring 2021 Lobbying Collectives in Washington, D.C., Florida, and California! The Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective program is the only national, youth-led lobbying group for gun reform. We’re seeking young people (ages 13-26) to join us in urging lawmakers to pass gun violence prevention legislation. Members will participate in training webinars with experts on gun violence prevention and grassroots advocacy. Then, students will take their skills straight to the halls of power, virtually![Apply to the Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective before Wednesday, January 6, at 12 p.m. ET.]( Please spread the word by sharing this opportunity with the young people you know. [SHARE ON FACEBOOK]( [SHARE ON TWITTER]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Two Ways You Can Support Brady This Season of Giving! 1. Visit [smile.amazon.com]( and select "Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence" as your charitable organization. This is a great way to support Brady while doing your everyday shopping on Amazon. 2. If you are a federal government employee, select Brady as your Combined Federal Campaign charity! Simply use code #11195. ICYMI: Watch Our "Data-Driven Solutions to Prevent Gun Violence" Virtual Event This week, Brady kicked off "The First 100 Days" three-part series with our first virtual event focusing on evidence-based solutions the Biden-Harris administration can take to prevent gun suicide. We were joined by experts from the American Psychological Association, the New Jersey Center on Gun Violence Research, and the Colorado Firearm Safety Coalition. [Watch the archived version now and learn more about the upcoming events in January!]( --------------------------------------------------------------- Happy holidays from Red, Blue, and Brady! Tune in to listen to some of our favorite episodes from 2020. 🎧 Gov. Gretchen Whitmer on Guns, Extremism, and Our Democracy Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer joined Red, Blue, and Brady to talk about how President Trump has incited violence and given credibility to gun extremists who seek to promote insurrectionism and domestic terrorism, as well as threats of voter intimidation. [TUNE IN NOW]( 🎧 The Scary Reality of "Ghost Guns" "[Ghost guns]( are unregulated firearms that anyone — including minors and prohibited purchasers — can buy and build without a [Brady Background Check](. In 2020, they've been increasingly used in crimes across the country. To understand why “ghost guns” pose a threat to public safety, host JJ is joined by Steve Lindley, Brady program manager, and Kyleanne Hunter, Sarah Brady fellow and a Marine Combat veteran. [TUNE IN NOW]( 🎧 Who is the City Livable for? We talk with singer, rapper, and change agent Farooq Ameen Al-Said of 1Hood, a Pittsburgh-based community social justice organization. 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[Learn more about our new positions and apply today!]( [Parkland Survivor Wants A Different Kind of Gun Reform Movement: One that Centers Black Lives]( Mashable [Mother Who Lost Son To Gun Violence Will Cast San Francisco’s Electoral College Vote]( KPIX [Survivors of 2017 Northern California Massacre Sue Homemade ‘Ghost Gun’ Suppliers]( Sacramento Bee [Locals Hold Virtual Vigil in Remembrance of Gun Violence Victims Ahead of Sandy Hook Anniversary]( WIDO [Senate Committee Passes “Stand Your Ground” Bill as Lame Duck Deadline Approaches]( Ohio Capital Journal Congratulations to Team ENOUGH's Ivan Garcia for being honored by the Golden State Warriors! Ivan was recognized by the NBA team for his life-saving work to prevent gun violence in his hometown of Oakland, California. Ivan serves as the national lobbying coordinator for the Team ENOUGH Lobbying Collective, is an executive council member, and is the former program lead for the California Lobbying Collective. 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