Taking Action in the Wake of the Nashville, TN, Tragedy

PLUS: 5 ways you can prevent gun violence in your community {NAME}, I know we could all use some good news following the tragic events that unfolded in Nashville, TN, this week. It's hard to process yet another mass shooting where young children are gunned down in a place that is supposed to be safe. And while the lack of federal action to protect our most vulnerable is infuriating, we are making progress on the state level. On Tuesday, Colorado lawmakers advanced THREE life-saving gun safety bills that would raise the minimum age to purchase a firearm, institute waiting periods for firearm sales, and allow gun violence survivors to hold members of the gun industry accountable in court for their negligence. These bills — which the governor is expected to sign in April — will tangibly reduce gun violence in the state. Gun violence impacted our communities at an astounding rate in 2022 — it was one of the deadliest years for gun violence in our nation’s history. And already in 2023, we’ve seen more than 100 mass shootings across the nation. Faced with this reality, Brady Colorado and concerned residents across the state took action on behalf of their community, driving calls to elected officials and providing testimony to uplift the stories of gun violence survivors. Their efforts have culminated in advancing three life-saving gun safety bills. And the importance of these victories cannot be understated, {NAME}. It reaffirms that even when Congress is gridlocked thanks to NRA-backed politicians, we can overcome their inaction and make real, meaningful progress on the state and local levels. As we speak, Brady is tirelessly working in Maryland, Washington State, Michigan, California, and Nevada to pass laws to ban assault weapons, expand extreme risk laws, and so much more. The bottom line is that we refuse to let Congress stall our progress, and if we can create this change in Colorado, we can do it nationwide. [But we cannot do this work alone — and that’s why I’m reaching out to you today, {NAME}. Brady is a survivor-led organization that has a long history of making progress on the state and local levels. Last year, we passed over 30 gun safety laws across the country and we’re not done. Will you make a gift right now to support Brady’s efforts to replicate this success and create safer communities all across the country?]( [SUPPORT BRADY WITH A GIFT ]( I know it may not always feel like we’re making progress in addressing our nation’s gun violence epidemic. There is so much more to be done. But as you can see, Brady is fighting tirelessly to bolster our gun safety laws across the nation — and it’s working. [You have my word that we will not stop fighting for the safer nation that we all deserve. Please support our life-saving efforts today.]( In solidarity, Kris Brown, President, Brady   Here Are Five Ways You Can Help Prevent Gun Violence and Save Lives in Your Community Parkland. Uvalde. Covenant. American children are under attack by mass shootings. We don't have to live this way. Time and again, we’ve witnessed deadly shootings in the places we should be safe, including our schools, places of worship, and grocery stores. And in the face of these tragedies, the NRA and their allies in Congress will push the deadly lie [that this epidemic is unsolvable](. We at Brady refuse to accept this vision for America. We know we have the power to address this epidemic and create a safer nation for all. But it will take all of us, united as one, to achieve this mission — and it starts with you. [That’s why we created a new resource for supporters like you to take action and get involved in the fight against gun violence. Whether it’s signing a petition, attending an event, or making a life-saving gift, we want you on our side. Together, we can move the needle to save lives and create real change in our communities. Please join us today.]( [TAKE ACTION NOW ]( Check out Episodes 221 and 222 for everything you need to know on the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling in United States v. Rahimi Episode 221 — “The Path to Rahimi: What You Need to Know About this Dangerous Ruling” After a Texas man was involved in five shootings and convicted of possessing firearms while under a domestic violence restraining order that prohibited him from doing so, he filed a lawsuit challenging the very law that led to his conviction. And he won. Brady Litigation Counsel Shira Feldman explains what led to the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruling this federal prohibition unconstitutional, and where we go from here. [LISTEN NOW ]( Episode 222: “The Impact of Rahimi on Domestic Violence Survivors” After getting a crash course on the legal landscape that led to the Rahimi decision, we're joined by Ruth Glenn and Rachel Grabe of the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence to discuss how this decision impacts survivors of domestic violence. Together, we also discuss Ruth’s book, “Everything I Never Dreamed: My Life Surviving and Standing Up to Domestic Violence.” [LISTEN NOW ]( [President of Gun Control Organization Discusses Nashville School Shooting]( CNN [Nashville Shooting Renews Debate Over How to Prevent Attacks]( PBS [Anti-Transgender Sentiment Follows Nashville Shooting]( ABC News [Shooting Prompts a Shrug in Washington, as G.O.P. Rejects Pleas to Act]( New York Times [In the Wake of Another School Shooting, Here's How to Cope With Gun Violence-Related Anxiety]( Yahoo Life [As Americans Drift Apart on Guns, Parents Worry Whether a Playmate’s Parents Have Firearms at Home]( Salon [Florida Legislature Approves Permitless Gun Bill; No License, No Training Course Required — Scheduled]( South Florida Reporter “Aren’t you guys tired of covering this?” Those were the powerful words of gun violence survivor and advocate [Ashbey Beasley]( in response to the tragic shooting at Nashville's Covenant School this week. Beasley survived the 2022 Highland Park, IL, shooting and was in Nashville visiting her family. She speaks for all Americans who are sick of watching our children being gunned down in preventable acts of gun violence — and this isn’t the first time she’s spoken out. Since the Highland Park massacre, Brady has joined Beasley on Capitol Hill to demand lawmakers ban deadly assault weapons and expand Brady Background Checks to cover all gun sales. In the courts, Beasley shared her story to be featured in our joint amicus brief supporting Highland Park’s life-saving ban on assault weapons. [All of us at Brady are behind Beasley in her mission to prevent gun violence, protect our children, and save lives. Her fierce dedication to gun violence prevention is an inspiration — and we ask that you join us in supporting her life-saving efforts.]( [WATCH THE CLIP ]( [READ MORE ](   [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( Brady 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States [unsubscribe](.