Join me on June 6th

I’m Sam Schwartz. I'm about to invite you to the most consequential event of the summer. But first let me tell you about my cousin... In 2018, my cousin and best friend, Alex Schachter, was murdered by a gunman with an AR-15 during the Parkland Shooting. I was just 14 when the shooting happened and my world was turned upside-down. That’s why I’ve been fighting for a federal assault weapons ban these last 5 years. [Sam Schwartz and Alex Schachter](Me and Alex I’m sick and tired of congressional inaction, {NAME}. It’s five years later, and NOTHING has changed. This year alone, we’ve seen over 200 mass shootings tear apart communities and families across this country. But our lawmakers would rather play political games and accept blood money than save our lives. [So, I’m holding a sit-in at the U.S. Capitol from June 6th to June 12th to DEMAND a vote to ban assault weapons.]( [I KNOW we can pressure our Congress to act, but only if we all come together. If you’re tired of waking up every day to the news of another massacre, will you join me starting June 6th? >>]( [If you’re fed up, but can’t make it to our sit-in – please chip in $5, $15, or whatever you can spare before midnight to make our event possible. Donations will help us purchase food and other necessities to sustain our sit-in. >>]( [Gun Violence Survivor Sit-in | June 6-12 U.S. Capitol | Join us to demand a federal assault weapons ban]( I’ll be real, {NAME}: I didn’t join this fight until my cousin was slaughtered in his English class. Don’t be like me. Don’t wait until you have to bury your loved ones to start caring. Join the fight before it’s too late. Join the fight before someone you love is next. Here’s how: [1. Sign up now to join me, gun violence survivors, and advocates who have had ENOUGH starting June 6th at the U.S. Capitol to demand real change from Congress. >>]( [2. Chip in any amount asap to make this massive event a success and help prevent future mass shootings. >>]( [3. Or spread the word about the sit-in and encourage your friends to join us. >>]( Thank you from the bottom of my heart. We couldn’t pull this off without your help, {NAME}. With gratitude, Sam Schwartz Gun safety activist and cousin of Alex Schachter [Twitter Icon]( [You can also sign up to call Senators with us to demand an assault weapons ban vote >>]( [#EndGunViolence Lunch and Lobby](        ‚  ‚   BAWN is committed to replacing every cowardly and complacent lawmaker, regardless of party, that denies your right to live without fear of being shot. Legislators that support the deadly proliferation of guns, instead of common sense gun safety measures, are responsible for the carnage of gun violence -- and must be voted out. BAWN also lobbies legislators to support the assault weapon and large capacity magazine ban bills that will help put an end to the slaughter of innocent Americans. But they can’t do this alone. BAWN is relying on your support to kick every coward who refuses to protect our children and families OUT of office. Will you chip in right away? [DONATE](   To learn more about our story, watch this video from our chair Gail Schwartz [here.]( [I'm Gail Schwartz, Chair of Ban Assault Weapons Now](   To learn more about our work, watch this video from the families of Parkland and Pulse [here.]( [Weapons of War Video](    [If you want to stay updated but receive fewer emails, please let us know.]( [Unsubscribe]( Ban Assault Weapons NOW 6619 S Dixie Hwy #148 Miami, FL 33143 United States  Paid political advertisement paid for by Ban Assault Weapons NOW          Sent via [ActionNetwork.org](. To update your email address, change your name or address, or to stop receiving emails from Ban Assault Weapons NOW!, please [click here](.