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In honor of the lives lost from gun violence, join us in taking action now.

Gun violence is a uniquely American problem, and every year, we lose thousands of people to this deadly epidemic. Enough is ENOUGH. We cannot wait another minute to demand action to keep our loved ones safe. Together, we can free America from gun violence.

So far in 2024, we have seen over 70 school shootings. One of the most recent tragedies occurred at Apalachee High School in Georgia, where a 14-year-old shooter killed four people and injured nine others.

Gun violence in America is deadly, traumatizing, and far too common. Recent Brady polling found that 77% of parents worry that their child’s school could become the site of a mass shooting. And their worries aren’t unfounded – in 2024, the U.S. has averaged 1.5 mass shootings every day.

But despite what the gun lobby and its allies claim, we know that these senseless tragedies are preventable. The number one source of guns used in school shootings is unsecured guns at home. In fact, 76% of school shooters under the age of 18 access their firearms from the home or the home of a close relative. Safe storage laws are a proven tactic that could help solve this tragic problem, and we’re continuing to call on Congress to ban assault weapons, expand Brady Background Checks, and more. 

From our namesakes, Jim and Sarah Brady, to our network of grassroots chapters today, we know that together, we have the power to save lives. Are you with us?

Here are the top ways you can take action now to prevent gun violence

  • 1) PROMOTE SAFE FIREARM STORAGE

    76% of school shooters get their guns from the home. Encourage school leaders to engage parents and guardians in conversations about safe firearm storage. Use our template letter to school leaders or template letter to parents to aid in your discussion.

  • 2) URGE CONGRESS TO BAN ASSAULT WEAPONS

    Some of the deadliest mass shootings in America all have one thing in common: The shooter used an AR-15-style weapon. We must ban these weapons of war NOW.

  • 3) ASK TO END FAMILY FIRE

    In America, 4.6 million children live in homes with access to an unlocked or unsupervised firearm. ASK (Asking Saves Kids) is a simple way to help keep kids safe and a fundamental part of our End Family Fire program.

  • 4) DONATE TO BOLSTER OUR WORK TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCE

    Our life-saving work is powered by grassroots donations from people like you.

  • 5) JOIN THE GRASSROOTS MOVEMENT!

    Sign up to join or create a Brady chapter near you.

  • 6) URGE CONGRESS TO EXPAND BRADY BACKGROUND CHECKS

    The Bipartisan Background Checks Act will expand Brady Background Checks to cover all gun sales, including those sold at gun shows and on thriving online gun marketplaces.

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