Americans Coast to Coast Hail Incoming Gun Safety Congress

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More than one year since the deadliest mass shooting in modern American history, the Trump Administration has finally amended federal regulations to clarify that bump stocks fall within the federal definition of machine guns and are illegal under federal law.

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Our elected gun violence prevention champions lived up to their promise to make gun violence prevention a top legislative priority and introduced H.R. 8. Brady was there for this much needed expansion of America's first line of defense against gun violence, the Brady Law.

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Kapoor reaches out-of-court settlement with the NRA to remove sculpture from 'abhorrent' video

Support for Brady from the art world came in an article in TheArtNewspaper.com, about a copyright infringement lawsuit by British artist Anish Kapoor against the NRA. Kapoor condemned the NRA’s use of his iconic Chicago sculpture “Cloud Gate (2004)” in a video he says was used “to promote their vile message,” and urged people to donate to Brady, among other GVP groups.

House Dems Will Push for Background Check on Every Gun Sale

Brady’s influence in the newly GVP House of Representatives was highlighted in a Mother Jones article on members of Congress who will push for universal background checks in the coming term. A similar story ran in the Guardian.

As the Brady Law Turns 25, Guns Are Killing More Americans Than Ever. Why?

Brady President Kris Brown spoke about the history and future of the Brady background check law on the 25th anniversary of the signing of this groundbreaking act. Read an interview on RealClearLife, then check out this video on Newsy.com.

Standing up to the NRA, American physicians demand voice in gun control debate

The #ThisIsOurLane story went global with Brady gun violence statistics noted in an article in the Times of Israel.

Democratic marijuana lobbyist wins statewide race after Florida recount

Brady’s endorsements of candidates have been highlighted in post-midterm coverage. A Washington Post article noted Brady’s support for Democrat Nikki Fried who made gun violence prevention a central theme in her victorious campaign as Florida’s Commissioner of Agriculture.

Kansas Case Shows An Emerging Tactic In The Gun-Control Battle: Taking Retailers To Court

In a KBIA public radio story, Jon Lowy Brady’s VP of Litigation discussed Brady’s role in a lawsuit against a Missouri Walmart for selling a gun to a “straw purchaser” that was then used to murder three people. Brady’s work to hold gun dealers accountable for illegal sales was also noted in a lengthy

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article entitled “Jeff Sessions’ Gun Prosecution Machine Goes After Many Black Nonviolent Offenders.”

#ThisIsOurLane: NRA's criticism spurs doctors to speak out on gun violence

The NRA’s controversial November 7 tweet suggesting that “anti-gun doctors” should “stay in their lane” continues to generate media coverage on gun violence and policy. An article in The Guardian on November 21 names the Brady Campaign as one of the grassroots organizations that have helped spur medical professionals to go public with their outrage over gun violence and the need for stronger laws.

As a Marine, I was trained to handle guns. As a veteran, it's my duty to help prevent tragedies like Thousand Oaks.

Brady’s Vice President for Programs, Kyleanne Hunter, penned an opinion column for NBCNews.com, in which she says, “As a Marine, I was trained to run towards the sound of gunfire to protect American values, and now it is my duty to stop gunfire from claiming more innocent lives.”

As the Brady Law Turns 25, Guns Are Killing More Americans Than Ever. Why?

The 25th anniversary of the Brady Act was the focal point of an interview with Brady president Kris Brown on the website RealClearLife.com.

Local organization responds to recent mass shootings

Members of the South Carolina Brady Campaign chapters held a candlelight vigil to honor the victims of the recent shootings in Thousand Oaks and Pittsburgh, per Charleston’s NBC affiliate.

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The government shutdown has CAUSED threats to national security and public safety. This is not okay. #RealCrisis --> https://t.co/4BAi8mnsi8

There is a real crisis in America and it has nothing to do with building a wall. Every single day 96 people are sho… https://t.co/S83l6ljLHh

RT @KrisB_Brown: We lose almost 700 Americans a week to gun violence. This number will be DRASTICALLY REDUCED when Congress passes g… https://t.co/qfwfHIYwj8

You can help pass H.R. 8 to expand Brady background checks. Learn how HERE -- https://t.co/mQXINeXyom https://t.co/q25rHuVbTh

Thank you @GovernorVA for making gun violence prevention a top priority. “In 2017, 1,028 Virginians died of gun-re… https://t.co/vuu8YF7Sgs

US life expectancy is falling largely due to gun deaths. THAT is an American crisis- https://t.co/tJObthhTG2 #RealEmergency #ENOUGH

Amanda Wilcox lost her daughter to gun violence 18 years ago. Since then she has helped get over 60 firearm bills e… https://t.co/UzCviSAclS

Thank you @SenFeinstein for working to make America safer from gun violence. Military-style assault weapons and hig… https://t.co/idUylxZAGh

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Americans Coast to Coast Hail Incoming Gun Safety Congress

Expanding Background Checks Saves Lives