We are excited to announce that @michaelurie.bsky.social will host the 2026 Brady Action Awards! Join us on April 14 in NYC for a powerful evening celebrating leaders fighting to free America from gun violence. Get your tickets now: bradyunited.org/actionawards

If anyone is unsafe on the most guarded, most protected properties in the world, then DOD has even bigger problems. There’s an obvious reason why the Bush administration and leaders thereafter have retained this policy: Suicide rates are increasing. Secure storage matters.

Hours ago, Secretary Pete Hegseth announced a change in DOD policy to allow most service members at American military installations to possess and carry privately-owned firearms on those properties. The effect? Service members will be at even greater risk of gun suicide and other gun violence.

Vice Mayor of Coral Springs, FL, Nancy Metayer Bowen, was shot and killed yesterday in an apparent domestic violence incident. Bowen was a beloved public servant and member of the community. A woman is 5x more likely to be murdered when her abuser has access to a firearm. ⤵️

14 years ago, 7 people were killed and 3 others injured when a former student opened fire at Oikos University in Oakland, CA. Easy access to firearms too often leads to tragedy. Today and every day we’re grieving those we’ve lost and advocating for change in their honor.

12 years ago, on April 2, 2014, 3 people were killed and 14 others were injured in a shooting spree on the Fort Hood military base in Texas — the same site where in 2009 13 people were shot & killed and more than 30 wounded. We must do more to address this uniquely American epidemic.

A stray bullet killed a 7-month-old girl who was in a stroller with her parents in Brooklyn. Walking outside should not come with the risk of being shot. We cannot accept this as normal.

We’ve already seen this administration restore gun rights to violent January 6th insurrectionists. We support fair, lawful, and transparent processes for restoration but they must minimize the risk to public safety and be implemented responsibly. I have yet to be convinced that will happen here.

NEW: Alongside @calwellness.bsky.social, we are proud to release a first-of-its-kind report on how mayors can collaborate to foster safer communities free of gun violence. The report comes from our recent convening of Bay Area mayors, with leadership by @cityofoakland.bsky.social Mayor Barbara Lee.

What happened in Minneapolis didn’t occur overnight. It was the result of decades of insidious messaging by America’s deadliest industry. The answer to this moment cannot be more guns. It must be accountability. Read my latest with @robinlynnekelly.bsky.social ⬇️

Today is #TransDayOfVisibility - a day to celebrate transgender people, their contributions, and achievements. It’s also a time to honor trans communities by working toward creating a safer country, especially for those who are disproportionately affected by gun violence.

And the hits keep coming! The Justice Department is grossly misusing a 30-year-old measure meant to address the 1991 police beating of Rodney King, exploiting it to challenge D.C.’s sensible ban on AR-15s. Proud that @bradyunited.org and our partner @giffords.org are taking action here.

No, this is not the Onion. The Department of Justice is arguing that the Second Amendment could even cover a right to nuclear weapons, as our @bradyunited.org legal team explains in @slate.com. If this isn't extremist, I don't know what is.

45 years ago today, Jim Brady was shot in the head during the assassination attempt on President Reagan. Jim dedicated the rest of his life to preventing gun violence and passing Brady Background Checks. We continue his fight to #EndGunViolence.

We are excited to announce that @michaelurie.bsky.social will host the 2026 Brady Action Awards! Join us on April 14 in NYC for a powerful evening celebrating leaders fighting to free America from gun violence. Get your tickets now: bradyunited.org/actionawards

3 years ago today, 3 children and 3 adults were shot and killed at the Covenant School, an elementary school in Nashville, TN. School should be a safe place focused on learning, but too often in the U.S. it is a place of fear and violence We must do more to end gun violence.

When a friend says they want to buy a gun, it is a moment for empathy, honesty, and connection. In this week’s post, I wrote about how you can have the kind of conversation that may save a life. Read more below, and view our resources on secure firearm storage at @endfamilyfire.org

JUST IN: We are thrilled to announce that we will recognize Joshua Seftel of the Oscar-winning film All the Empty Rooms at the Brady Action Awards. The film, streaming on Netflix, documents the empty bedrooms of children lost to school shootings. Join us on April 14: bradyunited.org/actionawards

Some U.S. Senators are trying to pass a bill that would open the floodgates for untraceable ghost guns — allowing domestic abusers, gun traffickers, and youth to access these weapons without a background check. Tell your Senators to oppose this bill NOW!

On March 22, 2021, 10 people were shot and killed at a grocery store in Boulder, Colorado. We honor their memories by taking action to end the uniquely American epidemic of mass shootings. Gun violence is preventable, and we have proven solutions that can save lives.

Most Americans want universal background checks. 3 in 5 want stronger gun laws. So why doesn’t Congress act? A new working paper by Stanford researchers shows that the biggest checks — those from the gun lobby — are what dictates public policy in this country. And our kids are paying the price.

We remember the victims killed & injured in the shootings at Red Lake High School and Red Lake Indian Reservation in Minnesota 21 years ago today. No one should have to fear gun violence at school or while going about their daily lives.

In this week’s post, I share more about the Oscar-award winning documentary All the Empty Rooms, and Brady’s partnership with the production team over the past year. We must change the conversation around gun violence in America, and this film tells stories that demand our attention. Subscribe ⬇️

Congratulations to one of our greatest heroes, Cleopatra Cowley, on her primary victory in Illinois House District 34. I know Hadiya is beaming with pride. #ILleg

An 8-year-old was playing with a gun inside a car and unintentionally shot her 10-year-old sister. Always store firearms securely, even when transporting them and in vehicles. Unintentional shootings can happen anywhere. Together, we can #endfamilyfire. https://bit.ly/3Nw0zn0

This is the gun industry’s entire philosophy in one image: more firepower, more danger for everyone else. Proud of the work Brady and our grassroots advocates to elect gun violence prevention leaders in Richmond. These policies will save countless lives. #VAleg

Our Show Gun Safety campaign works to encourage more responsible depictions of firearms on screen. The aim is not to lecture audiences — it is about making safer behavior visible, familiar, and normal. https://bit.ly/4sNhEaW

5 years ago, 8 people were senselessly shot and killed at 3 different spas in Atlanta. When guns are easily accessible, racism, misogyny, and hatred is made that much more lethal. We can honor the victims and survivors by taking action to #DisarmHate.

7 yrs ago yesterday, a white supremacist with an assault weapon murdered 51 people in Christchurch, New Zealand. A nationwide ban on military-style assault weapons was quickly passed. It’s clear that an assault weapon ban works – we must demand our lawmakers take action!

Congratulations to the All the Empty Rooms team on your Oscar. Telling these stories on the screen makes a difference, and it keeps the epidemic of gun violence in America — the #1 killer of our kids — front and center. Proud to see the Brady pin on stage. #ShowGunSafety

Crime is falling across the United States. Strong gun laws and investments in prevention have made a material difference and saved countless lives. We need to continue these policies, not dismantle them. I break down what’s happening in my latest Substack ⬇️

As we await more details, please hold West Bloomfield and the Jewish community in your hearts. With acts of antisemitism on the rise, our country must act now to #DisarmHate

2 people were shot and injured at Old Dominion University today when a gunman opened fire in one of the campus buildings. Surviving gun violence shouldn't be part of the college experience. We all need to ask ourselves: What am I doing to prevent this? https://bit.ly/4saT586

Law enforcement are responding to an active shooter situation at a Jewish synagogue in West Bloomfield, Michigan. Our thoughts are with the West Bloomfield community. Tragedies like these are preventable. It's time to come together and take action.

Federal court records show that Trump’s DHS pick once allowed an employee with federal convictions to store weapons, including a stolen firearm and Markwayne Mullin’s own guns, at his place of business. And now he’s being tapped to oversee law enforcement agents.

About 4.6 million children in America live in homes with access to an unsecured firearm. Every year, thousands of kids are injured or killed as a result. That's why the depiction of a gun safe in Scream 7 is so important. #SafeStorageSavesLives

It's critical for public safety that we have a clear process and vetting procedure before restoring gun rights. The Trump administration's decision to move forward with restoring rights before the rules process is even finished shows a disregard for the lives and safety of the American people.

Sandra Jauregui is a hero of mine, and an exceptional gun violence prevention leader. She needs our support to become the next #NV LG.

Sandra Jauregui will deliver a bold new direction for Nevada as LG. We are honored to endorse Sandra + her record of fighting for the safety of every Nevadan. As a survivor of the 1 October shooting, Sandra has turned unimaginable pain into extraordinary leadership. Let’s elect her this November!

Happy #InternationalWomensDay! We are so grateful for the incredible women in the gun violence prevention movement who have been at the forefront of the fight for justice and safer communities. Their legacies inspire us to be persistent in our efforts to free America from gun violence.

61 years ago, John Lewis led marchers in Selma, AL. Being met with brutality by law enforcement, the day was pivotal for racial justice and securing voting rights for Black Americans. We can't truly be free from gun violence until everyone can fairly participate in our democracy.

Eight kids each day are unintentionally injured or killed due to an unsecured firearm. We have an opportunity to shift norms and shape what happens at home by changing what we show on the screen. Read my latest Substack to learn about a pivotal scene in Scream 7, and our work to #ShowGunSafety

Team ENOUGH members are meeting with lawmakers in states across the country to talk about life-saving solutions to gun violence. This week, we had 40+ youth advocates come out to talk with lawmakers in Colorado, and last week we had a great turnout in Oregon!

ICYMI: My op-ed this week in @usatoday.com highlighting the importance of showing gun safety on the screen and the way that this happened in Scream 7.

Brady was proud to join the LA Office of Violence Prevention Resource Fair to share information on the supply of guns used in crimes and ways we can prevent gun violence by stemming the flow of guns into our communities.

When the first Scream came out in 1996, car crashes were the #1 killer of kids in America. Today, guns are — in part because they're often not stored safely. That's why the portrayal of a gun safe in Scream 7 is so important. #SafeStorageSavesLives #ShowGunSafety

This verdict does not bring back the 4 lives that were stolen from us, but it sends another clear message to parents: block firearms access by children or you, too, can be held responsible for their actions. Learn more about secure storage at @endfamilyfire.org

In Scream 7, along with the usual jump scares and plot twists, there's an important safety lesson: firearms locked securely in a safe. When films depict secure firearm storage, they are setting a standard for what safety looks like. #ShowGunSafety https://bit.ly/4ssnzlT

A third victim in the Austin shooting died from their injuries Monday. Jorge Pederson, 30 Savitha Shan, 21 Ryder Harrington, 19 Three lives taken by a preventable public health crisis. https://bit.ly/4u4oLNB

In Scream 7, survival isn’t just about luck, it’s about preparation. When films depict firearms locked in a safe, it’s not a random choice: they are setting a standard for what safety looks like. I explain why this matters in my @usatoday.com op-ed ⬇️ #ShowGunSafety