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PLUS: Victory in California! {NAME}, Homemade, untraceable “ghost guns” pose one of the greatest threats to our public safety. Throughout the pandemic, these fully functioning firearms have proliferated across the United States, causing senseless bloodshed in our communities and schools. In fact, just last week, a Maryland high school student used a ghost gun to critically shoot and injure a fellow classmate. And, tragically, the bloodshed does not end there. Ghost guns are quickly becoming an ideal weapon of choice for prohibited gun purchasers because they require NO Brady Background Check. They’re easier to assemble than an IKEA dresser, built with kits and parts easily purchased online. But right now, at Brady, we’re taking a stand against untraceable ghost guns to save lives. Brady Legal recently filed the nation’s first civil lawsuit against the ghost gun industry, representing the victims and survivors of a horrific shooting rampage involving a homemade AR-15-style rifle. We also recently helped pass FOUR landmark local ordinances to ban ghost guns — the first local bans of their kind in the country. And federally, in Congress, we’re calling on the ATF to sensibly regulate ghost guns and the parts to build them. [As you can see, {NAME}, we’re working tirelessly across Congress, the courts, and our communities to combat ghost guns and save lives — and we won’t give up. But we cannot do this vitally important work alone. We need support from dedicated grassroots supporters like you. Please, will you rush a gift to Brady right now? Your gift today will help us save lives.]( [SUPPORT OUR LIFE-SAVING WORK ]( Thank you for your support, Team Brady Urge Congress: Support Ethan’s Law to Prevent Family Fire! Monday marks four years since 15-year-old [Ethan Song was killed]( after unintentionally shooting himself with a gun that had been left unsecured in a cardboard box at a friend’s home. These tragedies are called [family fire]( or a shooting involving an improperly stored or misused gun in the home that results in death or injury. Tragically, Ethan is not alone: Each day in America, eight children and teens are killed or injured by family fire. [We have a chance to honor Ethan’s life and prevent family fire — but we need your support, friend. Will you urge your members of Congress to co-sponsor Ethan’s Law?]( This law, championed by Ethan’s parents, would be the first federal law to mandate safe gun storage requirements to keep our homes and children safe. [Please, help us honor Ethan’s life with action by making your voice heard today.]( [MAKE YOUR VOICE HEARD ]( VICTORY: Brady California Helps Advance Safe Gun Storage Bill to Educate Parents! GREAT NEWS: Brady California activists helped pass AB 452, a vital safe gun storage bill, out of the California House! This life-saving legislation would require California schools to notify and educate parents about the state's safe gun storage laws. It would prevent family fire and school shootings. This victory has been years in the making. Led by Policy and Legislative Chair [Ruth Borenstein]( Brady California activists have rallied, testified, and helped drive over 1,000 messages to lawmakers in support of AB 452. We thank Assembly Member Laura Friedman for introducing this life-saving bill and prioritizing safe gun storage. Now, as this vital legislation heads to the California Senate, here are two ways you can get involved with Brady California. [JOIN A BRADY CHAPTER!]( [CELEBRATE THIS VICTORY ON TWITTER!]( Episode 169: White Women, White Nationalism, and Gun Violence What role do white women play in white nationalist groups, like the KKK? And what prompts them to join hate groups, perpetuate hateful rhetoric, and commit violence? We talk with Seyward Darby, author of “Sisters in Hate: American Women on the Front Lines of White Nationalism,” about these issues and what we all can do to combat hate-based violence in our communities. [LISTEN NOW ]( [A City Will Require Gun Owners to Have Liability Insurance In an Effort to Incentivize Safety]( The Washington Post [10 Social Justice Organizations Worth Supporting]( Shepherd Express [Brady Underscores Need to Protect Proper Interpretation of Second Amendment Following Reports of Justice Breyer’s Retirement]( Brady Brady Maryland leaders [Mindy Landau]( and [Lauren Kline]( our Gun Violence Prevention Heroes of the Week, rallying in Annapolis, MD, in support of legislation to ban untraceable “ghost guns.” Lauren Kline and Mindy Landau This week, [Brady Maryland]( leaders Mindy Landau and Lauren Kline rallied with Moms Demand Action activists and legislators in support of legislation that would ban untraceable “[ghost guns]( in Maryland. Mindy and Lauren have worked with Brady to prevent gun violence for nearly a decade, founding the [Montgomery County Brady Chapter]( together in the wake of Sandy Hook massacre in 2012. Since then, they have been on the front lines of preventing gun violence and protecting Maryland communities. We thank Mindy and Lauren for their tireless commitment to gun violence prevention and saving lives. Our work is made possible by dedicated grassroots leaders like them! [Will you follow in Mindy and Lauren’s footsteps and join a local Brady Chapter?]( [JOIN A BRADY CHAPTER]( [WATCH AND RETWEET KRIS BROWN]( [DONATE NOW]( Thank you for supporting Brady and our work to prevent gun violence and save lives. We rely heavily on the generosity of activists like you to fund our work to create a safer America. If you're in this fight, please join Brady today by making a gift. [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Brady 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States [unsubscribe](.