Kris Brown, President of Brady (bradyunited.org)

Nov 7, 2020

Election 2020: The Major Wins We’re Celebrating in the Movement to End Gun Violence

Americans voted at record levels to oust NRA-backed politicians and usher in a safer, brighter future. — Kris Brown is the President of Brady, one of the nation’s oldest and boldest gun violence prevention organizations. Learn more about the Brady Campaign’s elections work. After four years of lethal failures to address gun violence in this country, we won the White House back from the NRA and gun…

Election 2020

8 min read

Jul 11, 2019

To Virginia Lawmakers Who Failed Us: Your Days In Office Are Numbered

They chose not to take action, so voters will. — On July 9, members of the Virginia General Assembly had an opportunity to make our Commonwealth safe — it was literally in their hands. It’s been a little over a month since 12 people were shot and killed in Virginia Beach, but the tragedy of that day lingers with us…

Gun Violence

3 min read

To Virginia Lawmakers Who Failed Us: Your Days In Office Are Numbered

Apr 24, 2019

How Lobbyists Sold Out Your Grandfather’s NRA

The NRA must change its ways if it wants to survive. — The NRA was founded in 1871 to advance rifle marksmanship, firearm safety and competency. For a very long time, it focused on this mission successfully and grew its membership of hunters, sportsmen, and responsible gun owners. Sadly, the NRA of today would be completely unrecognizable to its founders. It’s strayed…

Guns

4 min read

How Lobbyists Sold Out Your Grandfather’s NRA

Apr 16, 2019

April is a Painful Month that Reminds Us of the Toll of Gun Violence

This month marks a number of shootings that wracked our country. We must take action by educating ourselves about the effects of gun… — This month marks a number of shootings that wracked our country. We must take action by educating ourselves about the effects of gun violence and how we can support survivors. Brady’s proud to share new resources to do just that. Every year, April is one of the hardest months for…

Gun Control

6 min read

April is a Painful Month that Reminds Us of the Toll of Gun Violence

Mar 11, 2019

The Million Mom March: Continuing its Legacy 20 Years Later

How moms organized the largest protest against gun violence in U.S. history. — The Million Mom March, held on the National Mall on Mother’s Day 2000 and in 77 communities across the country, was the largest protest against gun violence in U.S. history. …

Gun Violence

6 min read

The Million Mom March: Continuing its Legacy 20 Years Later