Chapters in the News
Read some of the recent press coverage our Chapters' work has received nationwide:

• New York City/Bronx Chapter walk to protest gun violence
  Associated Press, May 9, 2009
• South Carolina Chapter Says Guns Should be Kept Away From Campus
  Post and Courier, June 5, 2009
• Nevada County (CA) Chapter Shows Support for Ammunition Bill
  The Union, May 23, 2009
• North Texas (Dallas) Chapter seeks to close the guns show loophole
  Star-Telegram, May 23, 2009
• North Texas (Dallas) Chapter opposes guns on campus
  Fort Worth Weekly, May 15, 2009
• Lane County (Eugene) Chapter promotes child safety
  KEZI - TV 9 Eugene, OR, May 12, 2009
• Nevada County (CA) Chapter backs California legislation
  The Union, May 12, 2009
• North Texas (Dallas) Chapter Speaks Out Against Guns on Campus
  San Antonio Express News, April 28, 2009
• North Texas (Dallas) Chapter Criticizes NRA's Paranoid Agenda
  Houston Chronicle, April 22, 2009
• North Texas (Dallas) Chapter highlights hypocrisy of Texas Legislature
  The Daily Texan (University of Texas at Austin), April 21, 2009
• Northland (MN) Chapter asks our elected leaders to step up
  Duluth News Tribune, April 20, 2009
• California Chapters Support Ammunition Legislation at News Conference
  KGO TV 7 News, April 20, 2009
• Clark County (Vancouver, WA) Chapter reflects on the tragedy of Columbine
  Denver Post, April 19, 2009
• Northland (MN) Chapter seeks background checks for all guns
  Duluth News Tribune, April 19, 2009
• Triangle (NC) Chapter says it's time to talk about gun control
  News & Observer, April 17, 2009
• Richmond Chapter President and Fellow Virginia Tech Familes Support Gun Reform in Letter to Editor
  Richmond Times-Dispatch, April 9, 2009
• Clark County (Vancouver, WA) Chapter Laments Rise in Gun Sales
  Issaquah Press, April 6, 2009
• North Texas (Dallas) Chapter Expresses Concern Over Guns on Campus and Guns at Work
  Fort Worth Star-Telegram, April 4, 2009
• Contra Costa County (CA) Chapter Calls For a Stop to the Escalating Violence
  San Francisco Chronicle, March 31, 2009
• Nevada County (CA) Chapter Pushes For Assault Weapons Ban
  ABC 7 California, March 27, 2009

In April 2008, we honored the victims and survivors of gun violence on the one-year anniversary of the Viginia Tech tradegy.

The Brady Campaign, its Million Mom March Chapters, numerous community allies, and activists joined together with victims and survivors of gun violence to remember the 32 innocent lives that were lost at Virginia Tech on April 16, 2007, and the 100,000 people who are killed or injured every year in America with guns.

As we remembered all gun violence victims, we also urged Congress to close the gun show loophole, and take other common sense steps to fight gun violence.

Commemorative events were held in more than 70 cities and towns across America.

Leaders from the Million Mom March Chapters of the Brady Campaign gathered in Washington, D.C. for four days in April. Chapter leaders lobbied their legislators on Capitol Hill, networked, welcomed new members, learned new skills, and wound up re-energized for the battles ahead.

View photos from our gathering:

Illinois Million Mom March Chapters state president Barbara McKee makes a point while other Chapter leaders listen.

Brady President Paul Helmke discusses grassroots activities with Minnesota Chapter leaders

Brian Malte, Director of State Legislation and Politics, guides the Chapter leaders through the intricacies of elections

Carole Stiller, President, New Jersey Million Mom March Chapters, makes a presentation on marketing your Chapter

Greg and Joe Jaskolka, Delaware Chapter president and treasurer, at the Friday night session

Elaine (from Essex County, New Jersey), Stephanie (from Union County, New Jersey), and Consander (from Chicago Survivors) listen intently to a presentation

Washington State Chapters President Heidi Yewman describes her local efforts to Brady President Paul Helmke and New Jersey President Carole Stiller.

Mary and Joan (left and right) from Duluth, Minnesota pose with Amanda and Nick Wilcox, California State Legislative Chairs, from Nevada County, California

Elaine (from Essex County, New Jersey) and Stephanie (from Union County, New Jersey) pose with a Capitol Hill staffer during their Lobby Day visit.

Shikha Hamilton (center), President, Michigan Million Mom March Chapters is surrounded by activists from New Jersey, California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado

Carole and Barbara from Chicago smile for the camera during the National Chapter Meeting

Activists from across the country attend the biennial National Chapter Meeting in Washington, D.C

The National Chapter Meeting was the culmination of a month of events designed to remember the victims of gun violence, and bring attention to closing the gun show loophole.