While the weapon used tonight in
#lewistonmaine
hasn't been confirmed, we know that assault weapons are the weapon of choice for mass shooters.
Highland Park. Buffalo. Uvalde. Aurora. Las Vegas. Parkland. Tree of Life. There are simply too many to name.
#BanAssaultWeaponsNow
"In the 10 years the ban was law, mass shootings went down... Let’s finish the job and ban assault weapons." -
@POTUS
is right.
Under the 1994-2004 assault weapons ban, America saw a 37% decline in gun massacres. We must ban these weapons of war.
#SOTU
Gun violence has become the leading cause of death among American youth.
This is not normal, and we don't have to live this way.
📢 Take action with us at .
76% of school shootings are facilitated by kids' access to guns at home.
Parents must ensure that firearms are locked, unloaded, and separate from ammo to prevent tragedies.
📲Learn more on how you can help
#EndFamilyFire
at
🚨BREAKING: Taxpayers spend more than $5 billion a year to buy firearms for our nation’s law enforcement agencies.
Our new analysis finds that many agencies have purchased from dealers that have been cited for violations of federal gun laws.
JUST IN:
@RepJerryNadler
is calling the
@HouseJudiciary
back from recess to hold urgent hearings on gun safety legislation.
Sept 4: Hearing on high-capacity magazine ban,
#DisarmHate
, extreme risk laws
Sept 25: Hearing on assault weapons ban
Let's👏do👏this👏
#EnoughIsEnough
Our new study finds that despite making up just 14% of the U.S. population, Black Americans account for 60% of firearm homicides each year.
Honoring Black history means ending gun violence. Learn more about the facts that make us act:
Gov.
@JohnKasich
vetoed HB 228 today, blocking the “stand your ground” legislation. The governor said “I’m a Second Amendment guy. I also believe there are some important restrictions we need to place on the Second Amendment.”
Thank you,
@PeteButtigieg
.
We couldn’t agree more. Our children should not have to grow up or go to school fearing being shot. This is not an acceptable way of life. This must end.
#EndGunViolence
Pete Buttigieg says school active shooter drills sound closer to what he learned "as part of military training."
“Part of why I believed I was in the military was…so that kids at schools in America would never have to have that experience"
#cnntownhall
It's official — we're on
#TeamJoe
. We are proud to announce that we are endorsing gun safety champion
@JoeBiden
.
This is only our second time endorsing a candidate in a presidential primary. We know he will fight to save lives.
#EndGunViolence
#GunReformNow
"We must stop the glorification of violence," Trump said, referencing what he called "gruesome and grisly video games" and blaming mental illness & "troubled youth" for the recent mass shootings.
"Mental illness and hatred pulls the trigger, not the gun," he continued
"We do not have to live like this, nor should we ever accept this as our reality. Our children deserve a life free from worry of being gunned down while learning their ABCs," -our President
@KrisB_Brown
on the Covenant School mass shooting.
29 years ago today, the Brady Bill was enacted into law after years of advocacy by our namesakes Jim and Sarah Brady.
The Brady Bill established our nation's background check system on gun sales.
To date, Brady Background Checks have blocked 4M+ prohibited gun sales. [1/2]
🚨BREAKING: We proudly announce our new Chief Legal Officer, Doug Letter, who will oversee our legal work.
Learn more about Doug's 40 years of experience in the legal field and why he is joining us in the fight to
#EndGunViolence
.
The Senate announced a bipartisan agreement to pass lifesaving gun violence prevention policies.
We can't let up now. Tell your senators to swiftly pass this historic proposal!
📲Text LOUD to 877-877 or visit to call your senators!
Let's be clear — our nation’s combat veterans and our nation’s children should not be able to share war stories.
Yet, both have the risk of being gunned down with assault weapons anywhere in America.
We must
#BanAssaultWeapons
.
Learn more at .
We know the solutions to end the gun violence epidemic, so we must act now.
If you are fed up, get fired up with us.
Take action now at:
🔗
📲Text BRADY to 866-89
BREAKING: 3 people have been shot, 1 killed, at a Texas church.
Where are we safe? This past week, we’ve seen shootings at restaurants, family gatherings, malls, and now a church.
Enough is enough —
@senatemajldr
must act!
#EndGunViolence
We joined
@RepMaxwellFrost
,
@ChrisMurphyCT
+
@SenBlumenthal
for the intro of the Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act.
The Office of Gun Violence Prevention Act would establish a permanent task force to implement a long-term, data-based national strategy to save lives.
Nearly 4.6 million children live in homes with unlocked and loaded guns.
In partnership with
@AdCouncil
we are launching a new PSA to
#EndFamilyFire
through safe gun storage and empower gun owners to take a role in preventing gun violence. Visit
In the
#5YearsSinceParkland
, many activists have stood up to fight back against the gun lobby.
@fred_guttenberg
joined our podcast to talk about what he’s learned about efforts to prevent gun violence in America.
Listen now and subscribe to our podcast.
Tonight's bedtime tea from
@KamalaHarris
:
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_(___(____)____(___(__
\ "the ATF has /
\ been doing a lot / |
\ of the A and T /____|
\ ...but not /
\__the F__/
#CNNTownHall
#EndGunViolence
BREAKING: Michigan just unanimously moved to ban open carry of guns inside the Michigan Capitol Building.
This what it means to take common-sense action to protect constituents, prevent violence, and save lives.
More states must follow suit.
Brady believes the public has a right to know why the State Dept., who once claimed 3D-printed guns to be a “national security risk,” suddenly reversed course and put the security of the public in danger, and we intend to find out.
❌Gun violence has become the leading cause of death amongst American youth
❌40,000+ Americans a year die due to gun violence
❌ America has witnessed over 200+ mass shootings so far in 2022
If you are sick and tired of gun violence, join us.
➡️
VICTORY! Following testimony and years of work by Brady San Francisco members, guns shows have been BANNED at the largest venue on the West Coast.
The win was driven by the local community, which made it clear it didn't want gun shows in its neighborhood.
Systemic racism, combined with militaristic policing, is killing our people.
Our nation cannot go through more tragedies resulting from state-sponsored violence.
We must demand reforms to our nation's weak gun laws and policing institiutions entrenched with racism.
#Kenosha
12-year old Tamir Rice was playing with a toy gun and was killed by a cop.
Kyle Rittenhouse allegedly killed two people with an AR-15 and was allowed to walk right by the cops.
Rice was 12. Rittenhouse? He's 17.
On our podcast,
@GV_Pedia
's co-founder and president Devin Hughes joined to chat about how the gun lobby has effectively used disinformation to flood the gun violence prevention research space.
🎧Listen now + learn how you can help combat disinformation.
About every 16 hours, a woman is shot and killed by a former or current partner.
Our nation's courts and law enforcement must be educated and trained to carry out lifesaving laws to protect — not penalize — victims of domestic violence.
#EndGunViolence
THANK YOU
@SteveKerr
+
@warriors
for using tonight's
#DALvsGSW
@nba
playoff game to demand solutions to prevent gun violence.
➡️Learn more on how you can help at and text CHANGE to 877-877 to donate towards our lifesaving work.
Today, we laid out 2,280 notebooks and broken pencils on the National Mall to represent the 2,280 kids who have been killed by gun violence in the time the Senate has failed to bring bipartisan gun violence prevention to a vote. 🧵
We just left Capitol Hill where we called out the inaction of
@senatemajldr
.
114 days ago, the House passed
#HR8
.
Since then, 11,400 people have been killed by gun violence.
Senator McConnell, your inaction is lethal. We need
#BackgroundChecksNow
#EndGunViolence
ENOUGH: At least 10 people were killed + 10 others were injured after a gunman opened fire at the Star Ballroom Dance Studio in Monterey Park, CA.
Earlier that day, the venue hosted a festival celebrating the eve of Lunar New Year.
Enough is enough.
Crowds are gathering in front of the Chicago
#gunshare
. The art piece designed to look like a bike sharing station is a commentary on the ease with which a person can obtain a gun in the U.S.
.
@corybooker
now has the most aggressive gun violence prevention plan of any 2020 candidate.
That this comes from a presidential candidate is a testament to how far this movement has come. America is ready to treat gun violence as the epidemic that it is.
.
@JoeBiden
promised Americans that, as President, he would take on the NRA and win.
He's delivering on that promise.
The bold executive actions
@POTUS
&
@WhiteHouse
shared tonight will reduce all forms of gun violence — community violence, mass shootings, gun suicide and more.
On February 14, 2018 my daughter Jaime was murdered in the Parkland school shooting. Jaime and I have been on a journey since to save lives.
@POTUS
, thank you for listening. I am truly emotional at the significance of this.
JAIME, WE DID IT!!!
The ATF found that 99.9% of people who lie on gun forms receive no prosecution, even though it’s a federal crime. Many of those who escape the law, go on to use illegally obtained guns in other crimes.
Trump gave a national spotlight to a couple charged with threatening racially-motivated gun violence. This Election Day is not about choosing which “side of the aisle” you are on. It is about choosing between right and wrong.
#RNChaos
#BidenHarris2020
One year ago, George Floyd was murdered.
Today, we continue to demand justice and change.
Follow
@justiceforgeorge
and join the Virtual Day of Action.
#JusticeforGeorge
.
We were proud to be in the room today when
@GovSisolak
signed into law a measure to require a Brady Background Check for gun purchases.
Nevada is now the 21st state to close the private sale loophole.
#SB143
Thank you to
@Eminem
for using his music to make a powerful statement about our nation’s weak gun laws. His website links
@bradybuzz
.
Be prepared, this video is a difficult watch. There is no easy way to depict America’s senseless bloodshed.
#MusicToBeMurderedBy
#EndGunViolence
As
@BetoORourke
explains,
#VotingAccessSavesLives
. We are a stronger country when every eligible voter is able to cast a ballot and vote for the causes they care about — like our freedom from gun violence. We must each ensure voting access. Join us:
#VRA55
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene continues to use her platform to spout conspiracy lies and harass Americans, including gun violence survivors like
@davidhogg111
.
Her abusive behavior has no place in Congress.
Join us in demanding her resignation:
.
@SenAmyKlobuchar
: Under federal law, is it illegal to intimidate voters at the polls?
Amy Coney Barrett: I can’t apply the law to hypotheticals.
To be clear, YES, this is illegal under federal law. And this threat is far from hypothetical — as she well knows.
#BlockBarrett
For decades, the NRA has worked to weaken gun laws and put profits over people. We've had ENOUGH.
We're joining
@gunsdownamerica
in calling on all major ad agencies in the country to REFUSE to do business with the NRA.
Join the effort:
#BlackListNRA
Few shootings are actually covered in the news and those that are don't get much coverage. We need to make sure this epidemic of gun violence stays in the public eye & doesn't become an accepted part of our every day.
This week we attended the
@AOCSummit
with
@EndFamilyFire
to talk about America's gun violence epidemic and the solutions we must push to end this public health crisis.
Together we can
#EndGunViolence
.
40 years ago today, Jim Brady was nearly fatally shot in the attempted assassination of President Reagan.
Jim dedicated the rest of his life to preventing gun violence, passing Brady Background Checks.
Today, we need Congress and
@POTUS
to strengthen that work.
#GunReformNow
BREAKING: Following
@POTUS
's executive order,
@TheJusticeDept
released a proposed rule to prevent the spread of deadly "ghost guns."
This common-sense regulation will have an immediate and tangible impact in preventing gun violence across the country.
🚨 BREAKING NEWS: The Senate just announced a *bipartisan proposal* to pass lifesaving gun violence prevention policies.
THIS. IS. HISTORIC.
This framework is a meaningful step in reducing America's gun violence epidemic.
BREAKING: Sandy Hook families will get the day in court they deserve!
This is major progress in reforming the gun industry. We’ve been proud to assist plaintiffs in this case, and we won’t stop fighting for justice.
#EndGunViolence
#GunReform
Once again, California is leading the way!
San Jose Mayor
@sliccardo
is proposing gun-owner liability insurance to shift the financial burden of gun violence from taxpayers and victims.
These are bold, innovative solutions to end our gun violence crisis.
Our friend
@fred_guttenberg
will speak at tonight's
#DemConvention
. Fred became a hero in the fight to prevent gun violence after his daughter, Jaime, was murdered in Parkland. Meanwhile, this is who Trump and the RNC have invited to speak. Which America do we want?
#BidenHarris
🚨 JUST IN:
@USATODAY
+
@teamtrace
have published a jaw-dropping investigation into lethal failures in federal gun industry oversight.
This years-long investigation is founded upon documents we at Brady obtained through a FOIA lawsuit.
We won't let up.
“If [Amy Coney Barrett’s] views on the Second Amendment are adopted by the Supreme Court, it would imperil common-sense state laws...all around the country.”
As
@Everytown
said: Thank you to
@SenBlumenthal
for highlighting these extreme threats. We must
#BlockBarrett
!
#WeDissent
The gun lobby is targeting California's ban on high capacity magazines, challenging the law in court. The question is, why? High capacity magazines are not needed for self defense or civilian use!
Preventing gun violence is not about politics or partisanship. It's about supporting common-sense solutions to save lives.
We are proud to honor Arnold Schwarzenegger who is taking action to
#EndGunViolence
at our 2021
#BradyAwards
on Thursday.
RSVP:
Today marks 26 years since our namesake Brady Bill went into effect on Feb. 28, 1994. To date, Brady Background Checks have saved countless lives.
The story of the people behind this lifesaving law — Jim & Sarah Brady — is vitally important.
#BackgroundChecksSaveLives
THREAD⬇️
BREAKING:
@GavinNewsom
has signed
#AB1191
which would require California to track and report crime gun data.
Thank you
@AsmKevinMcCarty
for your leadership and
@ca_brady
for working tirelessly on this crucial legislation to combat crime guns.
#CAleg
Thank you,
@POTUS
, for discussing America’s gun violence epidemic and the
#AssaultWeaponsBan
.
2023 alone has set a record number of mass shootings. We can't waste time tackling this public health crisis.
Leaders on both sides of the aisle must take urgent action.
#SOTU
Ahead of
#GivingTuesday
, Coach
@SteveKerr
is asking you to support our work to prevent gun violence.
Right now, a group of donors will be MATCHING every donation — but only for the next 24 hours!
Have your gift go twice as far to help save lives now!
Huge shout out to state lawmakers in Minnesota!! Frustrated with inaction on proposals to prevent gun violence, some lawmakers have begun a 24-hour sit-in on the floor of the state House. ->
ANOTHER WIN! Manatee just became the 3rd county in Florida to opt OUT of arming teachers following efforts by
@Team_ENOUGH
student leaders.
If you live in FL, join
#TeamENOUGH
to pass a resolution with your schools.
#DontArmTeachers
@TeamEnoughSRQ
"We are asking for something simple. We are asking for life. We are asking for liberty and for freedom from fear... this is the fight of our lifetime and we got work to do." -
@davidhogg111
#gunlawssavelives
In Georgia in February, a "good guy with a gun" left an unarmed Black man dead.
Let's be clear, "stand your ground" laws do little more than legalize murder — especially for Black men, who are disproportionately killed. Ahmaud Arbery deserves justice.
#IRunwithAhmaud
#SayHisName
No more thoughts and prayers.
Gun violence should not be more American than football. Now more than ever, we need to unite to free America from gun violence.
Act now! Text chiefs to 866-89 or visit to urge Congress to take action.
#ChiefsParade
Gun industry allies in Congress are advancing a resolution to nullify a rule on "stabilizing braces," which turn pistols into dangerous short-barreled rifles.
Our lawmakers should be working to strengthen our gun laws, not weaken them.
Act now!
On 11/30/93,
@BillClinton
signed the Brady Bill into law. It was named after gun violence survivor Jim Brady.
To date, the Brady Bill has blocked +3.5M prohibited gun sales, saving countless lives. We look forward to working with
@JoeBiden
& a new Congress to expand this legacy.
6 years ago today, the world lost the incredible Jim Brady.
In 1981, Jim was shot in the head in the assassination attempt on Reagan. He spent the rest of his life fighting for stronger gun laws — winning his namesake Brady Bill.
THREAD.
#EndGunViolence
The Second Amendment is not under threat — and efforts to purposefully mislead the public are reckless, dangerous, and undemocratic.
Already, the
@FBI
has arrested 6 neo-Nazis targeting Virginia. Our President should be quelling fears, not inciting them.
#EndGunViolence
#VAleg
Your 2nd Amendment is under very serious attack in the Great Commonwealth of Virginia. That’s what happens when you vote for Democrats, they will take your guns away. Republicans will win Virginia in 2020. Thank you Dems!
"Children often bear the brunt of gun violence. On a daily basis, 8 children are victims of family fire, due to an improperly stored or misused gun in their home."
We thank
@JacksonLeeTX18
for opening today's
@HouseJudiciary
hearing by underscoring the need to
#EndFamilyFire
.
Over 14,000 people have been killed by gun violence since the House passed an assault weapons ban this summer.
@SenSchumer
, the time is now. Our lives are at stake.
RT if you demand the Senate bring an assault weapons ban to a vote and send it to
@POTUS
's desk!
#EnoughIsEnough
We couldn't have been in better company today in announcing our endorsement of
@JoeBiden
. Thank you,
@KamalaHarris
— we're ready to take on the gun lobby and save lives.
#TeamJoe
.
@JoeBiden
has served our country with dignity and we need him now more than ever. I will do everything in my power to help elect him the next President of the United States.
After Jim Brady was shot 40 years ago today, he dedicated his life to preventing gun violence.
We thank
@POTUS
@JoeBiden
for his role in shepherding the Brady Bill through Congress.
With a gun safety
@WhiteHouse
, we're closer than ever to ending America's gun violence epidemic.
ANNOUNCEMENT: We're teaming up with
@AMarch4OurLives
to launch a campaign to save our democracy.
We believe that we can’t prevent gun violence until we can ensure everyone can fairly participate in our elections. Are you with us?
#VotingAccessSavesLives
The NRA is perpetuating a blatant LIE that they are responsible for America’s gun background check system.
Make no mistake, the NRA can take no credit for the law that Jim & Sarah Brady worked tirelessly to pass.
#gunlobbylies
#enough
Defending the Second Amendment and preventing gun violence are not mutually exclusive
Defending the Second Amendment and preventing gun violence are not mutually exclusive
Defending the Second Amendment and preventing gun violence are not mutually exclusive
#SOTU
This is the 606th mass shooting this year.
Since 2014, at least 781 people have been shot at Walmarts across the country.
Since the House passed lifesaving gun violence legislation that continues to gather dust in the Senate, at least 76,254 people have been killed with guns.
New Jersey has passed a new law banning untraceable 3D printed firearms. Governor Phil Murphy says, "Mass murder is not the price that we have to pay for the Second Amendment."
You may have seen headlines: “Gun pulled on driver in road rage incident.”
The possibility is scary, but how often do these incidents actually happen and should you be concerned?
Our latest podcast episode breaks it all down. Listen now and subscribe!
It is utterly unacceptable for a firearm company to sell a real gun that looks like a Lego toy.
When 8 kids a day are unintentionally killed or injured due to unsecured firearms in the home, a gun like this is not only a bad idea, it can be lethal.
Today should have been Jaime Guttenberg’s 20th birthday. But 5 years ago, she was senselessly murdered in Parkland.
She will forever be 14.
Thinking of our friend
@fred_guttenberg
today and calling for action to
#EndGunViolence
in Jaime's honor.
#HonorWithAction
"I'm not asking for your sympathy. I'm asking for your help." —
@fred_guttenberg
Let's make
#DadsForGunSafety
trend.
🧡 For Fred
🧡 For Jaime
And for all the dads who have lost children and loved ones to gun violence. We demand change.
#EnoughIsEnough