Brady-Endorsed California Candidates Big Winners!
On Election Day Californians sent a clear message that they wanted change
not only for their nation but for their state as well. All but one of the 19 Brady-endorsed candidates running for the state
legislature won their races. The California Brady Chapters
look forward to working with these candidates in the new
legislative term on sensible and responsible gun laws.
The Brady Campaign has issued an in-depth report called "Guns & The 2008 Elections: Common Sense Gun Laws Won, The NRA Lost, & What it Means."
Click here to read the election report
Join Us and March for Matt Garcia on January 10!
SF Bay Area Brady Chapters will march on Saturday January 10 in memory of
Fairfield City Councilman Matt Garcia (22), who was gunned down in a case of
mistaken identity in broad daylight on the streets of Fairfield. Solano
County Brady Chapter members are leading the effort and will speak at the rally.
Click here to register for the Matt Garcia Memorial Unity March.
For more information
contact Solano
County Brady Chapter.
New Brochure: A Gun in the Home is a
Danger to Your Family
Did you know that a gun in the home is actually a risk to
your family? A gun in the home is 22 times more likely to be
used in a homicide, suicide or accidental shooting than to
kill in self-defense!
Every day in America children are accidently killed when
they find the family gun. Every day in America depressed
teenagers, seniors, and other family members commit suicide with
the family gun. Every day in America someone is killed with
the family gun in a domestic violence incident.
If you don't own a gun, think twice before bringing one
into your home for the purpose of self-defense. If you do own
a gun, the best way to reduce gun risks is to remove the gun
from your home. YOU CAN HELP SAVE LIVES by downloading and
sharing or e-mailing this important brochure from the
California Brady Campaign Chapters with your family, neighbors
and friends! (download
brochure here)
Chapters Will Continue to Fight for
Owner-Authorized Handguns and Ammunition Regulations in 2009
Our two priority gun violence prevention bills did not make
it out of the Senate Appropriations Committee this term. The
State of California is faced with a fiscal crisis, and very
few bills, especially those with any fiscal implications,
cleared the Senate this year.
The two measures were: AB 2062 (DeLeon) which would require
handgun ammunition sellers to obtain a state license to
operate and would require new regulations to ensure sellers of
handgun ammunition are legitimate, regulated businesses; and,
AB 2235 (DeSaulnier), which would require all newly
manufactured or imported handguns in California to be
"owner-authorized", or personalized in a way that would allow
them to be fired only by authorized persons.
Both authors are committed to continuing to work on these
efforts. In the meantime, we will continue to educate the
public and solicit support from organizations.
We sincerely THANK everyone who sent letters, e-mails
and/or made calls in support of these two bills, and look
forward to working with you again next year!
CA Chapters Are Looking for a Few Good
Volunteers!
Volunteers are the heart and soul of the Brady Campaign to Prevent
Gun Violence
California Brady Chapter volunteers are moms, dads, sons and
daughters, grandmothers and grandfathers, friends and neighbors. They
are all ages and from all walks of life. They are united in their
commitment to stop the carnage and devastation from gun violence and to
make their communities safe for children.
Whether you're interested in volunteering a couple of times a year or
a couple of times a week, there's a place for you in the California
Brady Chapters. And we have a variety of opportunities to choose from
including:
- Legislative Action
- Tabling at community events
- Special event activities
- Working with gun violence victims/survivors
- Working to pass local ordinances
- Coalition building
- New chapter formation
Email us to
volunteer now!
Start Making a
Difference Today!
Everyone has something to contribute to halting the problem of gun
violence in America. You can make a difference! Contact the
California Brady Campaign today.
Calling All Retirees! The California Chapters of the Brady
Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is just the organization you've been
looking for. You have invaluable skills and education that you have
devoted to your job for your entire career. Now put those to work
solving American society's biggest problem - gun violence. We need you!
Calling All Empty-nester Parents! The kids are gone and you
finally have time for yourself and to focus on issues of importance to
you. Perhaps you were an activist in days gone by or have always wanted
to be. You believe the old adage: "If you aren't part of the solution,
then you are part of the problem." What could be more important than
solving the problem of gun violence in America and our local
communities. Join us!
Calling All Grandparents and Seniors! Your grandchildren and
all American children are growing up in a world you can't begin to
fathom. We didn't have to worry about getting shot at school, at the
mall, or even in church. American society has many problems: drug
addiction, gangs, mental illness, neglected children, poverty - combine
all of those with easy access to guns and you have the recipe for
disaster we are living today. Join us and help make America safe again
for your grandchildren and all American children!
Calling All Teachers! Whether your are still teaching or
retired, you know that schools are ground zero for gun violence.
Teachers and students are in danger every day of being targeted by
disgruntled, mentally imbalanced or just hotheaded students who have
delusions of infamy and easy access to guns. Join us and work to make
our schools safe again!
Calling All Medical Personnel! You are on the front lines of
the gun violence public health epidemic in America. You witness and
treat the senseless death and destruction and must console the families
who are left asking "Why?". You know that gun violence devastates
communities and drains economic resources that could be used for
important medical treatment. Medical personnel do important work in
other countries through "without borders" programs. However, we need
that effort here in America. You can help today by joining the CA Brady
Campaign. We need your expertise!
Calling All Religious Leaders! Gun violence is a moral issue
directly related to the sanctity of life. You can get involved through
prayer and activism and help educate your faith community by
participating in God Not Guns! Join us and working together we can
solve the problem of gun violence!
Email us to
volunteer now!
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