Americans Coast to Coast Hail Incoming Gun Safety Congress

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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.

Gun Control Will Only Happen if Gun Families Make It Happen

VICE News

Marcel McClinton of Brady’s Team ENOUGH Executive Council spoke with VICE News about how his background makes him unique to the gun safety movement, and the importance of including more people like him.

Gun Safety Advocates Notch Big Wins In Midterm Elections

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The Huffington Post noted the impact that Brady and other gun violence prevention organizations had in endorsing and supporting candidates across the nation, speaking with Brady co-president Avery Gardiner about the possibilities that now await a new Congress.

Thousand Oaks gunman used an extended magazine. Whether it was illegal depends on how many rounds it held

Los Angeles Times

Amanda Wilcox of the California Chapters spoke with the Los Angeles Times following this week’s high profile mass shooting in Thousand Oaks, CA, discussing the legality of the shooter’s magazine.

Democrats vow action on gun control after Calif. shooting

Associated Press

The Associated Press spoke with Brady co-president Kris Brown about the impact that gun safety had on the midterm elections and what the impending Congress’s priorities should be.

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RT @RepTedDeutch: I’m so sick of these headlines. Tragedy after tragedy after tragedy after tragedy. We will finally do more than h… https://t.co/o8TPFSp84g

Following the shooting of a 13-year-old girl in Baltimore, one resident says, “You hear gunshots so often you becom… https://t.co/sdiimVLqHe

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"This [gun safety legislation] is common sense gun violence prevention. This is not just about the high-profile eve… https://t.co/5v0FfiNDWf

"People shooting one another is as much a threat to public health as it is a problem for law enforcement.” Prosecut… https://t.co/TWWoS1r27R

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Brady Celebrates 25th Anniversary of Brady Bill Signing

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