Thread by @KrisB_Brown

A @teamtrace article reveals the NRA has pressured lawmakers to block the collection of critical gun ownership data.

The NRA is clearly aware of what this data will show — more guns equal more violence, and we need gun violence prevention solutions.🧵
thetrace.org/2022/05/nra-la…

Without research, it is difficult to develop new solutions or revamp existing solutions to prevent gun violence.

We can only improve these efforts if we have adequate data and research.
bradyunited.org/blog/biden-har…

The NRA is fully aware of that.

For 20 years, the NRA backed Dickey Amendment was interpreted to ban federal funding for gun violence prevention research.

It wasn’t until 2019, that Congress appropriated federal funding to study gun violence.
bradyunited.org/press-releases…

California has led the way in gun violence prevention research, sharing data with public health researchers so they can better understand the links between gun ownership, homicide, suicide, and other violence. @UCDavisHealth
health.ucdavis.edu/vprp/UCFC/inde…

California leaders like @agbonta understand that gun violence researchers need data in order to provide life-saving solutions.
oag.ca.gov/news/press-rel…

The NRA’s attempt to block this critical data, which is useful for gun violence prevention efforts that include firearm dealers and owners, emphasizes what we already know.

The NRA will do whatever they need to ensure gun industry profits, even at the expense of American lives.

We at @bradybuzz understand firsthand how the NRA and the gun lobby’s pushback towards data and research contributes to our nation’s gun violence epidemic.

It spans all fronts — not just gun ownership data, but gun industry and oversight data as well.

The lack of transparency in the gun industry, which was influenced by the gun lobby, should shock and outrage all Americans.

It’s why we released gunstoretransparency.org. This data is critical to stop the proliferation of crime guns + hold irresponsible gun dealers accountable.

Even at the state level, our latest report emphasizes the need for this invaluable data by taking a look at crime guns recovered in Pennsylvania.

We can't #EndGunViolence without an understanding of how firearms are being diverted into the illegal market.
bradyunited.org/PA-crime-guns

This is also why it is critical for the Senate to confirm @POTUS pick for ATF Director.

We must ensure that we have a qualified leader to oversee the gun industry and enforce gun laws.
bradyunited.org/act/confirm-de…

If we want to make sure 40,000+ Americans are not killed every year by gun violence, we need data-driven solutions that can end this epidemic.

Gun owner data is a critical part to understanding the root causes of gun violence.

We can't let the NRA continue to stand in the way.