Pro Gun-Carnage politicians will consistently find refuge behind the 2nd Amendment, as evidenced by the absence of meaningful legislation, even with 80% of the country advocating for decisive action. The initiative 'Name Them To Shame Them' aims to hold Gun & Ammo companies accountable for the violence from which they profit, whether that accountability is legal, moral, or societal. Specific brands will become linked to particular instances of carnage and the larger trends of violence that may emerge. Currently, our focus is on the first 'R' of the three-step 'R PLAN.'
Report on the recent changes, focusing on the rebranding efforts and the need to repeal outdated policies.
Journalists should consistently report the gun make and model, as well as the brand of ammunition used in every shooting incident. They should also include the associated costs.
For example, many AR-15 shootings involve firearms that can cost into the thousands of dollars, presenting a significant profit tied to such tragedies. Citizens deserve to have the complete picture.
It is becoming standard practice to raise these questions and keep the public informed. While the media often refers to an "assault style rifle," they rarely specify the make and model, nor do they mention the brand of ammunition. If individuals were regularly using a specific convertible car to cause harm, the media would certainly report its make and model.
I encourage you to reach out to your local media and Police Department (simply call the main line and ask for Public Affairs):
After every shooting incident, it is crucial to report the gun brand, make and model, along with the ammunition caliber and brand.
Connect the weapon brands and their profits to the carnage. Shootings equal blood money. In the future, these tragic events won’t be identified by the city, like Uvalde or Buffalo, but rather by the gun brand that 'sponsored' the event. Uvalde will be referred to as the 'Daniel Defense Shooting', while Buffalo will be known as the 'Bushmaster Shooting'. After each shooting, citizens should instinctively question which companies profited from these tragedies.
Not the 2nd Amendment! We know that will never happen. We’re talking about the: TIARHT AMENDMENTS. The original 2003 Tiahrt Amendment prohibited the ATF from disclosing firearm trace data except to law enforcement in connection with a specific criminal investigation or prosecution, or to a federal agency for national security or intelligence purposes. This means if a shooting happens in Louisville, only the Louisville Police Department gets to decide what information is released to the public. Beyond that, there’s nothing anyone can do. The Tiahrt Amendment has been “loosened” slightly in subsequent legislation. However, it remains unique in having a chilling effect, weakening law enforcement efforts to prevent gun crimes and prosecute offenders, while also limiting the ability of the public and researchers to study gun trafficking — thereby preventing citizens from understanding the true scope of the gun violence issue. Contact your local US Representative: Repeal the Tiahrt Amendment. Find Your Representative. Once the floodgates of information and data begin to flow, the next set of 'R's' will domino: Research will skyrocket with valuable findings. Register weapons. With a more informed public, fear will subside, including the misconception that tracking weapons equals tyranny. Regulate. The free flow and sharing of information will lead to better policies and legislation. This will make our country safer while simultaneously protecting gun rights.
Our focus is not on liability lawsuits against gun companies because guns are legal products. When they are built according to safety codes, there are no issues. The gun industry operates under different regulations and should not be compared to the tobacco industry, nor should it be challenged in the same ways.