FWD: They're trying to stop our progress

Congress is attacking a critical background checks rule—we need to show them we're paying attention. Hi, gun extremists in Congress are attacking a life-saving rule that expands our background checks. Our lawmakers need to know we're paying attention—and that we'll be holding them accountable if they stop our progress toward gun safety. [Send a message urging your lawmakers to protect this critical background check rule.]( Thank you for taking action, Everytown for Gun Safety ------- Forwarded Message ------- From: Everytown for Gun Safety Date: Tuesday, May 14, 2024 Subject: They're trying to stop our progress [Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund logo]( Hi– Last fall, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) issued a rule that would expand background checks to more gun sales. Throughout the 90-day public comment period, our movement drove more than 230,000 comments in support of this life-saving policy—and we outnumbered the gun lobby's opposition. But now, gun extremists in Congress are threatening to attack this rule and stop our progress. [Send your message now to let your lawmakers know you're counting on them to protect this critical rule.]( [SEND MY MESSAGE]( ATF's rule makes clear that unlicensed gun sellers who seek to sell guns—whether at a gun show or online—must become licensed dealers and, in turn, run background checks. For decades, unlicensed sellers have been able to sell guns at gun shows and online without background checks. These sellers are a top source of guns for people who can't pass a background check and for gun traffickers. And when guns fall into the hands of people who shouldn't have them, we pay the cost with our lives. [Tell Congress to defend ATF's new rule against these attacks and protect public safety.]( Thanks for taking action, Everytown for Gun Safety As a movement of Americans fighting for common-sense gun policies, we depend on contributions from supporters like you to fund important work to reduce gun violence. Contributions to Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund are not tax-deductible as a charitable contribution or as a business expense under IRC Section 162(e). A gift may qualify you for annual membership in the Action Fund. If you are interested in other ways to give, including making a tax-deductible gift to the Everytown for Gun Safety Support Fund, please click to [learn more]( or call 202.630.8673. [DONATE]( [Facebook]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( This email was sent to {EMAIL}. To unsubscribe from Everytown, please [click here](.