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California Chapters Demonstrate on April 16, Anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre

On April 16, the anniversary of the Virginia Tech Massacre where 32 teachers and students were shot and killed in shooting rampage, the California Chapters of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence staged "Lie-In" demonstrations at colleges around the state -- as well as other activities to remember and honor gun violence victims.

April 16
activities around California

California Chapters and Associated Students groups held Lie-ins at:

  • Chico State University
  • College of San Mateo
  • Diablo Valley College
  • Laney College
  • Sierra College
  • Solana Community College
  • UCLA
In addition, Chapters participated in community events in San Diego, Los Angeles Valley College, and Sonoma County.

For more details about the events, as well as photos and videos from events around the country, click here.


Chapters Seek Support for Two State Bills

Click here to receive Legislative Alerts for action on these two bills!

AB 2235 (DeSaulnier) - Owner-Authorized Handguns
Intentional and unintentional shootings could be greatly reduced if a child, teen, thief, or criminal were unable to operate a handgun. AB 2235 requires new handguns to have biometric technology, such as fingerprint recognition, whereby only an authorized user can fire the gun. This requirement on all handguns manufactured or sold in California would take effect eighteen months after owner-authorized handguns are available for retail sale.

Consumer product modifications, such as childproof caps on medicine and pool covers, have reduced injuries and saved lives and a product as inherently dangerous as a handgun should have similar owner-authorized capabilities. Personalized handguns could significantly reduce injuries, homicides, suicides, school shootings, and accidental shootings in California. Click here for more information.

AB 2062 (De León) - Ammunition Background Check Bill
It is easier to purchase handgun ammunition than spray paint or cigarettes. AB 2062, the Ammunition Background Check Bill, seeks to reduce gun violence by ensuring that sellers of handgun ammunition are legitimate, regulated businesses and by keeping handgun ammunition out of the hands of prohibited purchasers, including criminals and minors. The bill would require handgun ammunition vendors to acquire a DOJ-issued license in order to sell ammunition. The bill would also require handgun ammunition purchasers to undergo a background check and acquire a purchase permit from DOJ. Click here for more information.


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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The California Brady Campaign Chapters are part of the national network of Million Mom March Chapters

Read More about Us in a Welcome from Our State President

Get involved by contacting the Chapter closest to you:

Chico State
Contra Costa
Kern County
Long Beach
Los Angeles
Marin County
Napa County
Nevada County
Oakland/Alameda
Orange County

Sacramento
San Diego
San Fernando Valley
San Francisco
Santa Clara County
Santa Clarita
Solano County
Sonoma County
Ventura County
West Contra Costa
Brady Scorecard Shows California Has Nation's Strongest Gun Laws
California earned 79 points out of a total of 100

Earlier this year, the Brady Campaign released scorecards rating the gun laws of every state in the country. California has the nation's strongest laws to keep criminals and other dangerous people from easily obtaining guns — but it is not a perfect score and there is more that needs to be done! Click here to see the California scorecard.


A Note of Welcome

Welcome to the online home of the California Chapters of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence!

We have been working in California since 1999 as Million Mom March Chapters. Recently, we changed our name to reflect the name of our national organization, the Brady Campaign: the gun violence prevention movement started by Jim and Sarah Brady.

We, like other Chapters throughout the United States, are committed to ending the gun lobby's stranglehold on sensible gun legislation. Teddy Bears are more regulated that guns, and our children and communities pay the price of the gun lobby's greed.

The California Brady Campaign Chapters are part of a network of grassroots organizations all over the country committed to ending gun violence and the heartbreak is brings. Every day in this country 80 people lose their lives to gun violence. Thirty-two of them are victims of homicide. Eight of them are children. I am sure you agree, that enough is enough.

As Chapters, we work together on public education, partnering with law enforcement and our elected officials, and lobbying. We also provide support to victims of gun violence.

There is plenty to do, and we would love your support. Whether you want to become an active member of one of our 18 California Chapters, form a Chapter in your city, or simply be a part of our email list to be able to contact elected officials when needed, your help is valuable. We also welcome any financial contribution to our effort since we rely completely on donations for our work.

Again welcome, and remember, together, we can make a difference.

Kay Holmen, President
California Chapters of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence


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