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Brady activists at the 2022 March For Our Lives rally to end gun violence

We’re freeing America from gun violence.

Brady activists at the 2022 March For Our Lives rally to end gun violence

At Brady, gun violence is personal. From our founder, to our namesakes, to today, we are survivor-led — it’s our legacy, it’s our lineage, and it’s our present. 

Many of our leaders and team members know firsthand the devastating toll gun violence takes. That real-life experience, paired with professional expertise, gives us a deep understanding of the solutions we need to save lives. And with personal investment comes determination. We won’t stop until no other family or community experiences the tragedy of gun violence. 

Our solutions make a difference because they are data-driven and are built upon the past successes of public health movements.

Brady prioritizes research and evidence-based solutions, partnering with experts in the public health field. 


We are proud to have renowned public health expert Dr. Joseph V. Sakran as our board chair and chief medical officer — the only physician to hold these roles within a major gun violence prevention organization. As a trauma surgeon and a survivor of gun violence, Dr. Sakran’s guidance is essential to Brady’s public health approach in combating gun violence and has led to the creation of “This Is Our Lane,” a dedicated community of medical professionals who partner with Brady and speak out about the need to address gun violence in America.

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Brady’s legacy of bipartisanship is evident in the Brady Background Check System — the underpinning of all gun laws in the United States.

Today, our team of policy experts is working at the local, state, and federal levels to pass comprehensive gun reform measures. In 2022, Brady helped pass the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act — the most comprehensive gun violence prevention legislation in 30 years. That same year, our team and network of grassroots advocates led the way, getting more than 30 life-saving bills signed into law across the United States. And we’ve worked closely with presidential administrations to bring about change, even calling for a White House Office on Gun Violence Prevention which was established in 2023. This Office, along with the more than 10 Executive Actions taken by the Biden-Harris Administration demonstrate the way in which our nation’s leaders look to Brady for guidance on tackling the nation’s gun violence epidemic.

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Brady Legal filed suit on behalf of victims' families from the 2019 Dayton, OH, mass shooting. Dion Green, the son of Derrick Fudge, was one of those represented.

Brady’s team of experts are holding the gun industry accountable in the courts.

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Brady Legal filed suit on behalf of victims' families from the 2019 Dayton, OH, mass shooting. Dion Green, the son of Derrick Fudge, was one of those represented.

Brady’s legal team has been working in the courts for 30 years to hold the gun industry accountable, secure justice on behalf of gun violence victims, and defend life-saving gun laws. In partnership with the Brady Legal Alliance – a network of lawyers who contribute their passion and time to the movement to prevent gun violence – Brady Legal has won over $70 million on behalf of victims and survivors. Brady Legal’s efforts are complemented by the work of Brady’s Combating Crime Guns team, which uses litigation and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests to secure information that the gun industry has worked for decades to hide from public view.

Brady is bipartisan and made up of both gun owners and non gun owners.

In a country where there are more guns than people and more gun stores than McDonalds and Starbucks combined, we know that gun owners must be part of the solution to end America’s gun violence epidemic.

Brady’s team, which includes both gun owners and non-gun owners, is committed to pursuing all avenues that lead to responsible gun ownership. We must change our norms and behaviors around how we use, own, and perceive firearms.

  • Brady Vice President of Organizing Shikha Hamilton with actor Adam Brody at CAA and Brady's "Show Gun Safety" event

    Brady’s Show Gun Safety campaign

    To change the culture of firearms in America, we must activate culture-makers.

    Culture-makers, like those in the television, film, and sports industries have a profound influence on shaping individuals’ perspectives. Americans spend a fifth of their lives having their thoughts about the world shaped by characters on screen. And issues covered on screen can lead to real-world impact. That’s why Brady’s Show Gun Safety campaign is led by veteran TV and film professionals, and guided by an advisory council made up of leading producers, showrunners, actors, and more.

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    Brady’s End Family Fire program

    Brady’s End Family Fire program is dedicated to engaging gun owners in the movement to prevent gun violence, with a focus on safe gun storage to prevent incidents of family fire.

    In order to increase safe gun storage, Brady’s End Family Fire program is led by experts from the public health sector, includes public education campaigns in partnership with the nationally recognized Ad Council, and mobilizes gun owners, such as veterans and law enforcement.

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Jim and Sarah Brady with President Clinton signing the Brady Bill to establish background checks on gun sales
Jim and Sarah Brady led the fight for the Brady Bill, signed into law by President Clinton.
OUR HISTORY

We’re Continuing Jim and Sarah Brady’s Legacy

Jim and Sarah Brady with President Clinton signing the Brady Bill to establish background checks on gun sales
Jim and Sarah Brady led the fight for the Brady Bill, signed into law by President Clinton.

In 1981, White House Press Secretary Jim Brady was shot and partially paralyzed in the assassination attempt on President Reagan. He and his wife, Sarah — who were both gun owners and longtime Republicans – spent the rest of their lives at the forefront of the fight to end gun violence. For years, they lobbied Congress on both sides of the aisle for the landmark Brady Bill, which ultimately passed in 1993 with unanimous, bipartisan support.

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OUR TEAM

We are Brady. Advocates, lawyers, survivors, youth activists, gun owners, non-gun owners, entertainment industry leaders, healthcare professionals, business leaders, and people just
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Parkland shooting survivor Robert Schentrup and Brady's Team ENOUGH members at Sen. Murphy's summit to end gun violence.

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