SB 1019 (Senator Catherine S. Blakespear) passes Sen approps ✅ Confiscated firearms must be fully destroyed instead of recycled into the market and back on the streets. nytimes.com/2023/12/10/us/…

Happening now: Council member Marni von Wilpert for Congress celebrates San Diego becoming the first city in the nation to ensure tax payer money does not contribute to the gun violence epidemic. #ProcurementReform

Today, City Council unanimously passed the “Ira Sharp Firearm Dealer Accountability Act,” which requires firearm dealers to comply with all gun laws in order to be considered for a City contract. Thank you Brady | United Against Gun Violence & all partners who helped throughout this process!

Gun dealers who sell guns irresponsibly should not be receiving taxpayer dollars, and we're thrilled to see that San Diego agrees. We're grateful for the passage of the Ira Sharp Firearm Dealer Accountability Act to prevent the spread of crime guns. 🎉 cbs8.com/article/news/l…

The strongest safe storage bill in the country (SB 53) just passed the CA Assembly's Public Safety Committee🎉 Safe storage saves lives. Many, including @GriffinDix' son, Kenzo, would still be here today if all guns were safely stored. Thanks to Anthony Portantino & @AsmKevinMcCarty!

BREAKING: In historic move, U.S. Surgeon General Vivek Murphy declares gun violence a public health crisis. This comes just weeks after our ThisIsOurLane Advisory Council, led by Joseph Sakran, announced an initiative pushing for such action. #ThisIsOurLane kffhealthnews.org/news/article/g…

JUST IN: Rob Bonta released a gun trace report with critical data on the origins of crime guns recovered by law enforcement in California. This data is a result of hard-won legislation by Brady California and more. It will inform urgent solutions to gun trafficking. 🧵

First time visiting a “rehabilitation center” 🤔

What are some good event spaces in SoCal that folks recommend? Looking for any suggestions on conference spaces

Yesterday marked a crucial victory for gun safety in CA. Governor Gavin Newsom signed three Brady-sponsored bills into law. These laws strengthen safe storage requirements, increase oversight of gun dealers, and mandate the full destruction of seized firearms.🧵⤵️bradyunited.org/about-us/press…

Our founder Michael Tubbs will deliver the keynote at Brady | United Against Gun Violence’s Building A Future Without Gun Violence Summit, addressing the connection between poverty & gun violence. 👏 📍Join us in LA on March 19 to explore equitable solutions to reduce the flow of crime guns in CA.