My sister is gone forever because of assault weapons

PLUS: Gun Violence Survivors Week & Black History Month Monterey Park. Uvalde. Buffalo. Highland Park. {NAME}, in recent months, assault weapons have been used to kill far too many people in the U.S. in places they should be safe — from community events and parades, to grocery stores. Time may pass, but this devastating loss of life continues to weigh heavy on my mind. In fact, I know too well the lethality of assault weapons and how they can be used to traumatize communities. My name is Robert Schentrup and my sister, Carmen Schentrup, was murdered by a gunman armed with an assault rifle. She was one week away from celebrating her 17th birthday when she was shot and killed in her classroom at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, FL. Since Carmen was murdered, assault weapons have continued to be the weapon of choice for America’s deadliest mass shooters. These weapons of war function precisely as they are intended — to kill as many people as possible, as quickly as possible. And yet they can be bought from your local gun dealer. As Carmen’s brother, I’m here to tell you this: No civilian should be able to access these weapons. I can’t bring my sister Carmen back, but I can fight like hell to ensure we ban these firearms, once and for all. [I’ve been working with Brady and their youth-led initiative, Team ENOUGH, for years to do just that — and there's hope. Just this week, Congress introduced legislation to ban assault weapons and high-capacity magazines. Now, we need to ensure this bill goes to a vote in Congress. But the NRA and members of the gun lobby are putting pressure on lawmakers, so we need to get loud. Please join me in sending your members of Congress an urgent message right now!]( [CONTACT CONGRESS ]( Thank you for making your voice heard. [Let’s ban these weapons of war]( for my sister, our communities, and every person who has been impacted by America’s gun violence epidemic. In solidarity, Robert Schentrup Team ENOUGH Manager Gun violence survivor Carmen’s brother   Recognizing Gun Violence Survivor’s Week Brady is a survivor-led and survivor-founded organization — from Jim and Sarah Brady, to current leaders, like Christian Heyne, Liz Dunning, and Brenda Haymon. In recognition of Gun Violence Survivors Week, we’re featuring [Liz Dunning]( Brady’s vice president of development and partnerships. In 2003, her mom, Nancy Dunning, was murdered as she opened the front door of her home in Alexandria, VA. Liz with her mom, Nancy. Years later, Liz commemorated her mom’s birthday with something that took grit, sacrifice, and determination: [a 26-mile marathon]( to celebrate the 26 years of life they shared together. Liz’s mom loved supporting her marathons, chanting “Run Lizzie Run” to keep her going. That day, Liz raised nearly $30,000 in her mother’s name in support of Brady’s efforts to prevent gun violence. In 2017, we honored Liz at the [Brady Action Awards]( for her tireless dedication to gun violence prevention. (Watch her full speech [here]( A couple of marathons later, Liz made a major life pivot, dedicating her career to gun violence prevention and joining the Brady team. Since then, Liz has guided Brady in centering and uplifting the voices of fellow gun violence victims and survivors. Thank you, Liz, for everything you do for Brady and the movement. You can always count on us to cheer you on in our collective fight to end gun violence and save lives! [FOLLOW LIZ ON TWITTER]( [SUPPORT OUR WORK WITH A GIFT](   You’re Invited — Remembering Parkland 5 Years Later: Commemoration and Vigil Hosted by Team ENOUGH February 14 marks five years since 14 students and three staff were shot and killed at Marjory Stoneman Douglas (MSD) High School in Parkland, FL. As we remember the lives lost, you’re invited to join Brady, Team ENOUGH, and our partners at March For Our Lives and Change the Ref for a commemoration event and vigil on Tuesday, February 14, at 6:30 p.m. ET in Washington, D.C. During our event, you’ll hear from Team ENOUGH leaders, gun violence survivors, and activists. [Please join us as we honor the victims and survivors of the MSD shooting, recommit to action, and reflect on the countless others who have been impacted by gun violence.]( [RSVP ](   Celebrating Black History Month February is Black History Month — a time to honor the contributions and reflect on the experiences of Black individuals and communities in the United States. Throughout the month, we will highlight Black leaders, survivors, activists, elected officials, and others who have fought to prevent gun violence in America — including using their voices to draw attention to the disproportionate effects of gun violence on Black and Brown communities. 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