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The Brady Center’s Legal Action Project (LAP) has been,
for twenty years, the nation’s leading public interest law program devoted to using the courts to reduce gun violence.

LAP’s work includes:

Representing victims. We seek justice in the courts for victims of gun violence, bringing civil liability cases against irresponsible gun sellers and owners. LAP attorneys have won millions of dollars in damages for gun violence victims, as well as forcing changes in how gun companies do business.

Defending gun laws. We defend gun laws under attack in the courts in order to ensure that hard-fought legislative victories, at the local, state, or federal level, are preserved in the courts. We represent governments or appear as amicus curiae defending gun laws.

Fighting harmful policies. We bring legal actions challenging laws and regulations that increase the risk that dangerous people will get access to guns. For example, we successfully brought suit against the Bush Administration to strike down its rule change that would allow concealed guns in national parks.

Educating the public and decision-makers. We engage in public education activities on legal and policy issues related to gun violence, including issuing reports that inform the public, media, and lawmakers of gun issues.