Summer heat = more gun violence

PLUS: SXSW 2023 & Make a will with Brady! {NAME}, Our nation has experienced record-level heat waves. In recent weeks, more than 90 million people across the country have faced heat alerts for dangerously high temperatures, with many areas reaching 105 degrees. Sadly, research shows that as temperatures soar, so does gun violence. In Chicago, there are about twice as many shootings on days over 85 degrees as there are on days under 50 degrees. In northern cities, twice as many people are shot on hotter days compared to colder days. A number of factors explain the correlation between violence and temperature. People tend to be more aggressive and irritable in hotter weather, and spending more time outdoors and in public spaces leads to more social encounters that can turn violent. School’s out, kids have less supervision, and America’s weak gun laws become especially deadly. But it doesn’t have to be like this. We know there isn’t a single solution to prevent gun violence; it’s a multi-faceted epidemic that needs a multi-faceted approach. And that’s why Brady takes a comprehensive approach to address the public health crisis we are facing. Our policy team just helped secure $250 million dollars for community violence intervention — a massive investment to help break cycles of violence in communities disproportionately impacted by gun violence. Brady Legal is holding the gun industry accountable for its role in fueling high levels of gun violence in Chicago and Baltimore. And our End Family Fire program is on the ground educating gun owners about how practicing safe firearm storage can prevent tragedies. [{NAME}, we’re fighting day and night to combat gun violence in the neighborhoods that suffer the most deeply, especially as summer heat soars. But we cannot do this life-saving work alone — we rely on support from grassroots supporters like you. Can we count on your support to help us fight this worsening epidemic?]( [DONATE ]( Thank you, Team Brady LAST CHANCE: Vote for Brady to Present at South by Southwest (SXSW) 2023! We have the chance to present at the renowned South by Southwest (SXSW) conference in 2023. But we’re running out of time — and we need your help. Whether we get to present is up to public voters like you. The more votes we get, the better chance we have to present solutions to our nation’s gun violence epidemic. Voting closes tomorrow at midnight. [Learn more and to cast your vote now!]( [VOTE NOW!]( LEAVE A LEGACY WITH BRADY In honor of Make A Will Month, we’re providing you an entirely free way to create a Last Will and Testament with Brady. [We're partnering with Life Legacy to offer this free resource and allow you to make a will in 20 minutes.]( Supporters that leave planned gifts in their will are some of the most critical gifts our organization receives. They allow us to keep our mission driving forward for generations to come. We hope you take a moment to participate in Make A Will Month and consider making ending gun violence a part of your legacy. [LEARN MORE ]( Episode 199: A Father on Suicide and Firearm Storage Dennis Harris' beloved daughter, TaLeah Christine Harris, was only 15 years old when she died by suicide with his duty weapon. Now Dennis runs T-Lock, a company that produces smart gun locks. This week, we're joined by Dennis to share TaLeah's story, his experiences as an advocate, and his hopes that T-Lock (and products like it) will prevent other families from experiencing the suffering that he has. [LISTEN NOW!]( [Gun Ad Crackdown Coming? Critics Say Firearm Marketing Needs Rules]( USA Today [DC Wins $4M Penalty Against Major Ghost Gun Manufacturer]( NBC Washington [One Family’s Epic Fight Against Sandy Hook Conspiracies, Alex Jones, And Those Who Deny Their Son Ever Lived]( The Boston Globe [The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (Community Matters)]( ThinkTech Hawaii [Brady Applauds Decision Allowing Gun Manufacturer Case to Proceed Despite Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act]( Brady [‘Absolute Insanity’: A North Carolina Sheriff Wants to Arm School Officers With Assault Rifles]( The Guardian Thousands of Americans saw our [End Family Fire safe firearm storage PSA]( at the San Francisco Giants game this week. We thank the Giants for using their platform to bring attention to [‘family fire’]( — a shooting involving an improperly stored or misused gun in the home that results in death or injury. Every day in America, eight children and teens are unintentionally injured or killed due to family fire. By promoting the life-saving role of safe firearm storage, we can prevent these tragedies and save countless lives. [Please send a tweet to join us in thanking the Giants for their advocacy](. [THANK THE GIANTS ]( [READ MORE ABOUT OUR COMPLAINT](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Brady 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States [unsubscribe](.