The gun industry is NOT above the law

PLUS: Jim Brady and ghost guns in Chicago {NAME}, Weeks ago, the families of Sandy Hook victims settled a lawsuit against Remington, the gun manufacturer that made the AR-15-style rifle used to kill 26 adults and children in 2012. Remington settled with the families for $73 million — but no amount of money will bring back the loved ones they lost. This landmark victory is the latest in a series of legal victories that are holding gun manufacturers accountable regardless of the unjust protections of PLCAA — the deadly law that has been interpreted to protect members of the firearm industry from being held liable for crimes committed with their products. Victories like this one are possible because of the work Brady Legal has done for decades. [DONATE ]( Over the past 30 years, Brady Legal has represented victims and survivors of gun violence, arguing in precedent-setting cases that have acted as stepping stones to the Sandy Hook settlement. Brady brought the first legal cases successfully arguing that assault weapons manufacturers should be held liable for the marketing and design of a gun used in a mass shooting. Then, Brady won the first settlement with a manufacturer for a gun used in a criminal shooting, and the first appellate decision that held PLCAA allows for manufacturers to be held liable for violations of the law. The Sandy Hook plaintiffs relied on these arguments to avoid the dismissal of their case. [{NAME}, in order to continue to chip away at the gun industry’s irresponsible and deadly practices, and defend victims of gun violence, I need your help. That’s why I’m asking you to donate any amount you are able to and directly support our legal efforts.]( [DONATE ]( This important win for gun violence survivors sends a clear, powerful message to gun industry executives: Even with their special protections, they can and will be held accountable for their role in our country’s gun violence epidemic. [Brady Legal is already working tirelessly to defend more victims and survivors in court – I hope we have your support.]( In solidarity, Jon Lowy Brady Legal Vice President and Chief Counsel   Who Is Jim Brady and Why Is He Important? March 30 marked 41 years since our namesake, Jim Brady, was shot and grievously injured in the attempted assassination of President Reagan. Turning pain into progress, Jim refused to let this tragedy define his life. Along with his loving wife, Sarah, Jim led the fight to pass the bipartisan Brady Bill, establishing the Brady Background Check System — our nation's first background check system for gun sales. Many Americans remember the exact moment when President Reagan was shot and Jim Brady was nearly killed on that gloomy day in Washington, D.C. But for those who don’t, we want to share Jim and Sarah’s life-saving legacy and how March 30, 1981, marked a turning point for gun reform in America. [Will you share this blog with a young person you know or someone who may not be familiar with Jim and Sarah’s story?]( [SHARE NOW ]( Brady Illinois Takes Action Against “Ghost Guns” In recent years, homemade, untraceable “ghost guns” have proliferated throughout Illinois and cities like Chicago, contributing to the alarming rate of trafficked firearms into Black and Brown communities. Prohibited purchasers — like gun traffickers — purchase and spread ghost guns because they’re extremely easy to access: a Brady Background Check is NOT required to buy one. This week, Brady's Combating Crime Guns Manager Anneliese Dickman joined Illinois Assembly Member Kambium Buckner and advocates to introduce landmark legislation to combat the spread of ghost guns. If passed and signed into law, Illinois would effectively ban the parts and kits used to assemble these deadly weapons. We thank Assembly Member Buckner for his bold leadership on ghost guns, and we call on the Illinois General Assembly to pass this bill without delay! [READ MORE ABOUT GHOST GUNS]( [LISTEN TO OUR GHOST GUNS PODCAST](   Episode 178 — What You Need to Know About Gun Violence Against Unhoused Populations In March, a man was accused of shooting five unhoused people in Washington, D.C., and New York City. The story made national headlines, but left questions about how violence — and more specifically gun violence — impacts people experiencing homelessness. This week, Red, Blue, and Brady is joined by three experts to discuss both how gun violence can lead to homelessness, and how those experiencing homelessness are further victimized by gun violence, including the Executive Director of the National Coalition for the Homeless Mr. Donald Whitehead, University of Missouri Associate Professor of Social Work Dr. Hsun-Ta Hsu, and Team ENOUGH Executive Council member and Federal Policy Associate at March For Our Lives Isabella D'Alacio. [LISTEN NOW ]( [Chicago Democrat Introduces Bill to Ban Ghost Guns in Illinois]( WEEK-TV [Children and Domestic Violence: They Perceive More Than You Think]( Siliconeer [Live Oak Man Allegedly Found With 'Ghost Gun' in Meth Arrest]( Yahoo News Last week, Brady California and Team ENOUGH hosted their first virtual Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy Week, where grassroots activists from across the state met with legislators in support of life-saving gun violence prevention legislation. We were joined by our fantastic state and local partners, including Women Against Gun Violence, United Playaz, Youth ALIVE!, Mothers in Charge, Healing 4 Our Families and Our Nation, and San Diegans For Gun Violence Prevention. In just one week, we had over 100 activists meet with the offices of 28 legislators on both sides of the aisle, helping gain support for our priority gun safety bills! We want to sincerely thank our Gun Violence Prevention Heroes of the Week — Brady California, Team ENOUGH California chapters, our partners, and California activists — for making our first virtual Gun Violence Prevention Advocacy Week a MAJOR success! [If you want to get involved with our life-saving work, please consider joining a Brady chapter today!]( [JOIN A BRADY CHAPTER!]( [RETWEET BRADY ]( [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. 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