Lawmakers are racing to stop Brady’s progress against the gun industry

Can you speak out before it’s too late? ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ ͏‌ Friend, Just when we thought the gun lobby and their friends in power couldn’t stoop lower, they have proved us wrong. Lawmakers in Indiana just passed legislation through the House with the sole purpose of ending a lawsuit to hold gun manufacturers and dealers accountable for years of negligent and unlawful practices that have fueled gun violence in the city of Gary, IN. If the bill becomes law, a major avenue to creating industry-wide gun violence prevention reforms would be closed. Friend, I'm from Indiana, and as a Hoosier, I’m outraged, and as an American, I’m frightened for what’s to come. The implications of the passage of this bill are deadly, friend. That’s why Brady is doing everything in our power to stop this bill and protect Americans – and I need everyone in every state to be paying attention. Will you speak out against this gun lobby-backed deadly action today, before it’s too late? [ADD YOUR NAME TO BRADY’S URGENT PETITION]( [DENOUNCING THIS BILL. >>]( [ADD YOUR NAME >>]( In 1999, Brady filed suit on behalf of more than 30 major cities nationwide against major gun manufacturers working to expose the role of the gun industry in supplying the criminal gun market. One by one, these cases were picked off, largely due to the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), which was passed at the behest of the gun lobby and gave the gun industry special protections. But despite the gun industry making every effort to destroy these cases, one remained: City of Gary, Indiana v. Smith & Wesson. Now, after 24 years of overcoming obstacles, the City of Gary’s lawsuit has been allowed to move forward. But if the Gary lawsuit is killed by this overreaching legislation, the gun industry would remain above the law and unaccountable. All Americans would remain in danger of the gun industry's unchecked power. Friend, this bill in Indiana is a last-ditch effort by the gun lobby to kill the City of Gary’s lawsuit and protect gun industry profits. Every single member of the Indiana state house who voted to pass this bill has done the gun industry defendants’ bidding, putting gun manufacturers’ interest in operating outside the law above the safety of Hoosiers. Will you speak out against this deadly bill today? [ADD YOUR NAME >>]( Thank you for taking action. In solidarity, Christa Kovacs Proud Hoosier Senior Director of Development Friends, thank you for supporting Brady. [Brady is committed to defeating the NRA, banning assault weapons, and passing common-sense gun violence prevention legislation – but we need your help.]( If you're in this fight to create a better, safer country for future generations, join Brady today by making a gift. [DONATE]( [DONATE MONTHLY]( Brady 840 First Street, NE Suite 400 Washington, DC 20002 United States This message was sent to your email address. Contributions to the Brady Campaign are not tax-deductible and are not restricted for use for any particular project or in any state. The first $25 of your contribution activates your annual membership status with the Brady Campaign. If you would like to make a tax deductible donation today, please consider making a gift to the Brady Center. [Click here to donate.]( Emails are crucial for communicating with top members of the Brady Campaign team. To put an end to the gun violence epidemic, we need you on board every step of the way. However, if you would prefer to receive fewer emails, [click here to update your contact preferences.]( If you received this email by mistake or would like to stop receiving email communications from us, [unsubscribe](. Paid for by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence (www.bradyunited.org), not authorized by any candidate or candidate’s committee.