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THE 2ND AMENDMENT IS JUST ONE OF YOUR RIGHTS

REPUBLICAN PARTY PLATFORM 2012 DEMOCRATIC PARTY PLATFORM 2012

The Second Amendment: Our Right to Keep and Bear Arms Firearms. We recognize that the individual right to bear arms is an important part of the American tradition, and we will preserve We uphold the right of individuals to keep and bear arms, a right Americans' Second Amendment right to own and use firearms. which antedated the Constitution and was solemnly confirmed by We believe that the right to own firearms is subject to reasonable the Second Amendment. We acknowledge, support, and defend regulation. We understand the terrible consequences of gun vio- the law-abiding citizen's God-given right of self-defense. We call lence; it serves as a reminder that life is fragile, and our time here for the protection of such fundamental individual rights recog- is limited and precious. We believe in an honest, open national nized in the Supreme Court's decisions in District of Columbia v. conversation about firearms. We can focus on effective enforce- Heller and McDonald v. Chicago affirming that right, and we rec- ment of existing laws, especially strengthening our background ognize the individual responsibility to safely use and store fire- check system, and we can work together to enact commonsense arms. This also includes the right to obtain and store ammunition improvements—like reinstating the assault weapons ban and clos- without registration. We support the fundamental right to self- ing the gun show loophole—so that guns do not fall into the hands defense wherever a law-abiding citizen has a legal right to be, of those irresponsible, law-breaking few. and we support federal legislation that would expand the exercise of that right by allowing those with state-issued carry permits to carry firearms in any state that issues such permits to its own residents. Gun ownership is responsible citizenship, enabling For Information On Voting In California Americans to defend their homes and communities. We condemn and your polling location go to: frivolous lawsuits against gun manufacturers and oppose federal http://www.sos.ca.gov/elections/voting-in-california licensing or registration of law-abiding gun owners. We oppose legislation that is intended to restrict our Second Amendment rights by limiting the capacity of clips or magazines or otherwise restoring the ill-considered Clinton gun ban. We condemn the reckless actions associated with the operation known as "Fast and Furious," conducted by the Department of Justice, which IN THIS ISSUE resulted in the murder of a U.S. Border Patrol Agent and others on both sides of the border. We applaud the Members of the U.S. Legislative Update: AB1527 & SB1366 on Governor’s Desk House of Representatives in holding the current Administration's Attorney General in contempt of Congress for his refusal to coop- Guest Columnist: Laura Hartung reviews Dark Knight Rises erate with their investigation into that debacle. We oppose the WAGV in the Community: Collaboration with Los Angeles improper collection of firearms sales information in the four south- ern border states, which was imposed without congressional au- School Police Department thority. Life & Culture • Ways To Give • Annual Report

Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 & Annual Report 2011—2012 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 LEGISLATIVE UPDATE STATE STATE

Prevent Illegal Guns Act – Report Lost and Stolen Guns Assault Weapons (Bullet Button) SB 1366 SB 249 (DeSaulnier, D-7th District) (Yee, D-San Francisco and San Mateo Counties)

Today in California, despite our almost 25-year old SB 1366 requires that every person whose fire- ban, manufacturers are selling weapons similar to arm is lost or stolen notify local law enforce- the type used in Aurora, Colorado in direct viola- ment within 48 hours of the time they tion of both the letter and spirit of our state law. knew or reasonable should have known This attempt to erode our public safety is not new. that the firearm had been lost or stolen. If Since the passage of the assault weapons ban, gun manufacturers have worked to find a myriad the firearm is subsequently recovered they of ways to circumvent the wishes of Californians. m u s t also notify the local law enforcement In anticipation of the gun industry’s attempts to a g e n c y On thewithin Governor’s 48 hours of the recovery. Desk evade the law, the ban included a “copycat” provi- sion under which Attorneys General have suc- Under current law, while firearms dealers and manufacturers must report cessfully sued to enforce California’s landmark legislation. any lost or stolen firearms within 48 hours, firearm owners whose guns are

lost or stolen are not required to do anything. As a result, law enforcement This time around, the gun manufacturers have efforts to investigate gun crimes and disarm dangerous criminals are sig- found a way to exploit an inconsistency in our cur- nificantly hindered. The public overwhelmingly supports laws requiring the rent state regulations, which are not in full compli- reporting of lost or stolen firearms. A 2011 nationwide poll found that ance with the clear language of our law. The gun industry is undermining our safety by selling weap- 94% of Americans surveyed, including 94% of gun owners, favor laws to ons fitted with bullet buttons – a “tool” used to re- require the reporting of lost or stolen firearms. This bill would require that, move the ammunition magazine. They interpret beginning January 1, 2013, every person whose firearm is lost or stolen this slight alteration as making the firearm must notify local law enforcement within 48 hours of the time the person “California compliant”. But make no mistake – knew or reasonably should have known that the firearm had been lost or these weapons remain assault weapons and still hold ammunition magazines that can be switched stolen. Reporting lost or stolen weapons would help law enforcement out in seconds and fire an estimated 50 – 60 solve crimes and fight more effectively against gun trafficking. It would rounds per minute. They have no use for hunting also help take firearms away from prohibited persons who may falsely or personal protection and represent a tremen- claim their firearms were lost or stolen. Finally it would make it easier for dous threat to our public safety. law enforcement to return weapons to their legal owners. In response to the gun manufacturers’ blatant dis- regard for the will of Californians, State Senator Leland Yee introduced Senate Bill 249, co- To track California State Legislation: authored by Senate President Pro Tem Steinberg, Senator De Leon, Assembly Member Feuer and http://www.leginfo.ca.gov/ Assembly Member Portantino. Senate Bill 249 clarified existing law to conform to the original in- tent of the assault weapons ban and affirmed that bullet button-equipped firearms are illegal assault weapons. This bill also confirmed that the Califor- nia Department of Justice has the authority to up- date and bring into compliance existing regulations concerning assault weapons

Pulled To Be Reintroduced At A Later Legislative Session

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The Long Gun Open Carry Ban AB 1527 (Portantino, D-La Canada Flintridge)

Assemblymember Anthony Portantino (D-La Canada Flintridge) has introduced AB 1527, a measure that will prohibit individuals from openly display- ing unloaded rifles and shotguns in public. AM Portantino introduced the legisla- tion at the urging of law en- forcement as a follow up to last year’s successful AB 144, which banned openly carrying an unloaded handgun in public places.

“Last year the state made it clear that this type of behavior had no place on Main Street, California,” said Assem- blymember Portantino. “Unfortunately, the Open Carry community has decided to once again force our hand by escalating their unneces- sary activities and entering our On thecommunities Governor’s with AR-15s Desk and other long guns. I had hoped cooler heads would have prevailed and this law wouldn’t be necessary. Obviously that hasn’t been the case, and I must once again take action to ensure the safety of our communities.”

AB 1527 builds on the newly enacted law authored by Portantino last year and provides a similar list of exemptions to enable safe transportation, lawful hunting, and use by law enforcement officials.

GUN FACT #1 CARRYING A GUN DOES NOT PROVIDE SELF-DEFENSE

“Law abiding citizens have the right to carry guns to defend themselves” is the meme that drives our gun laws. Relying on this meme, laws have been passed that allow conceal and open carry guns in public places ranging from restaurants, bars and movies, to churches and offices. There is pressure from the NRA and gun extremists to pass laws allowing guns on college campuses, on airplanes and to do away with gun free zones.

But the fact is that the meme is false, it is a fiction; carrying a gun does not provide any realistic possibility of self defense—the element of surprise always defeats the gun carrier. The criminal does not approach and say “draw.” They have a gun to the back of your head before you know they are there. And you will not dare move as they take both your money and your gun.

President Reagan was surrounded by secret servicemen and local police carrying guns and looking for trouble. A would be assas- sin with a $45 handgun was able to shoot all six of its bullets, hitting four people including Reagan, Jim Brady (his press secretary) and two officers before bring subdued. (Imagine how many people would have been hit if they had had a semi-automatic handgun.) Police officers carry guns, yet 40% of all gun homicides of Police officers are due to ambushes or being surprised by suspects with firearms. (Johnson, USA TODAY, 8/25/2011).

Just recently, on August 13, 2012, two armed police officers were wounded and one murdered at College Station, Texas. The shooter started shooting when a constable serving an eviction notice approached his house. On August 16, 2012, two armed Lou- isiana police officers on patrol were killed and two wounded in a trailer park ambush.

Carrying a gun in public does not provide self defense. Enabling insane gun laws to be passed and sane gun laws to be re- jected on the basis of a fictional meme is tragic; it is time to end it.

Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 WAGV IN THE COMMUNITY

In America, nearly 1.7 million children live in a home with a loaded, unlocked gun, and a staggering 40 percent of homes with chil- dren have a gun. Every year, thousands of children are killed or seriously injured as a result. (The Center to Prevent Youth Vio- lence ASK Day team). Recognizing that it is hard enough to keep your children safe in your own home, but it is almost impossible if you send your children to someone else’s home who simply “hides” a loaded gun under a pillow, WAGV and its Speakers Bureau work with parents in a role-play setting to teach parents when, what, and how to ask their neighbors or others if they have a gun in the home and what safety precautions are taken.

And now, WAGV has teamed with the Los Angeles School Police Department and Friends of Safe Schools Los Angeles (FOSSLA) to distribute gun locks to the community along with a brochure explaining the legal consequences of not keeping guns stored safely and allowing them to fall into the hands of children. See photos above.

Future giveaways are scheduled for Safe Schools Week in October 2012 and before New Year’s Eve.

IF YOU OR YOUR NEIGHBORS HAVE A GUN AT HOME — LOCK IT UP!!

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On August 14, representatives of WAGV and over 100 other community members joined Assemblymember Mike Feuer, Councilmembers Paul Koretz and Tom LaBonge, LAPD As- sistant Chief Michael Moore, and LA County Sheriff Lee Baca, for a Town Hall on Gun Violence. The Town Hall was held In conjunction with introducing Assembly Joint Resolu- tion 45, a measure that calls on the President and Congress to reauthorize the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which lapsed in 2004.

The topic "City, State, and Federal Gun Laws: Where are we now and where are we headed?" elicited thoughtful and diverse comments from both panelists and audience.

VIP Community Mental Health Center Each year, generous donors and WAGV supporters Irwin Levin and Sanford Weiner (Social Studies School Service) donate hundreds of books in memory of Evan Leigh Foster, son of Rhonda and Ruett Foster, who was killed by gun violence. This year the books were donated to VIP Com- munity Mental Health Center.

Located in East Los Angeles, the VIP Community Mental Health Center provides outpatient mental health services to children and their caregivers who have been victims of vio- lence.

Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 LIFE&CULTURE What We’re Reading

Do You Care If Your Man Has a Gun?

What do you think? Would you care if your guy kept a gun at home?

Would you be okay with your guy hiding a gun at home?

Yes. It makes me feel safe. 31% No. It freaks me out. 22% I have my own gun at home. 28% It doesn't bother me either way. 17%

Created on Sep 11, 2012 Total Votes: 1,657

September 11, 2012 at 3:37PM By Korin Miller |

It's no secret that Brad Pitt is a pretty liberal guy. So we were surprised to learn that he's a big fan of gun rights.

"It's very strange, but I feel better having a gun. I really do," Brad said in a new interview with the UK's Daily Mail. "I don't feel the house is completely safe if I don't have one hidden somewhere."

Brad also said that he got his first BB gun "in nursery school," his first shotgun by first grade, and had shot a handgun by third grade.

No word on how Angelina feels about the whole gun-at-home thing, but she must be somewhat okay with it if Brad has one stashed at their place.

Studies have shown that having a gun at home can increase the risk of firearm-related violence, and someone who lives in that house or visits it is 12 times more likely to be killed by that gun than a burglar.

That said, many people own guns—a nationwide Centers for Disease Control survey found that 32 percent of Americans have one at home.

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Laura Hartung reviews The Dark Knight Rises

Laura is a third year student from Stevenson College, UCSC, in the Film and Digitial Media Major with a production concentration and a minor in Education. She enjoys photography and editing movies almost as much as she enjoys experiencing them.

Film theorist, Christian Metz discusses the specific experience we undergo when entering a cinematic theater. Imagine all the ele- ments that go into the moviegoer’s experience. We enter a room that is completely different from our daily lives: the space has been fashioned in a slope, leading to this screen that unravels a separate world based on camera movements and editing rhythms stitched together for our pleasure. We are not apart of this world; it is for us to voyeuristically enjoy from the comfort of our own seats. And with a sense of separation from the action playing out on screen, we are further divided by the contrast between the bright screen and the darkness of the theater.

However, a connection must take place in order for the audience to bridge this gap between their seat and the story on screen. This is where genre comes in: preparing the audience to enter this new world that has been created for them by the filmmaker. Genre films, such as action, create idealized cultural settings extremely recognizable to the audience. So people like myself, that don’t en- gage in the usual heist, can still understand that if this villain wants to steal that item from a powerful company, our identified hero must save us! After the audience is comfortable with the characters and setting of the genre film, they are prepared for the inevitable conflict to take place.

As we experience a genre repeatedly, we build certain expectations. The audience member must recognize how the main character interacts with their settings and what that means for the resolution of the film. In both The Dark Knight and The Dark Knight Rises, the character of Batman holds the same values with regard to guns: he will never use them. Batman takes on this ‘hurt ‘em and leave ‘em’ attitude where he will only fight his opponent out of defense, and only until the other individual is not able to cause harm. After that, he leaves him/her for the Gotham City Police Department to take care of.

In a world where mainstream film is producing action narratives based on weapon-related violence, I find this quite refreshing. As someone who enjoys watching a good fight unfold on screen, I do simultaneously wonder how others are interpreting the choice in action characters take. If the protagonist of a story uses a gun, does this mean an audience member will feel obligated to go out and purchase one? This has everything to do with how those actions play out according to the narrative.

While Batman carries what I consider to be a very responsible attitude toward violence I find that his villains and those that try to help him adopt a different attitude toward fire arms. In The Dark Knight Rises, there are several characters that by action genre standards, should be considered “good”. But if they use firearms and Batman uses inner strength, then are we to believe that a masked vigilante is the only individual capable of fighting the good fight honorably?

This is where the cut and paste template of action genre takes a turn. The writers of this film have created an additional level to “the good guy”. It is not just Batman vs. Villain (as he tries to save the world) anymore. Batman is accompanied by numerous humanistic characters that share an innate need for re-establishing “good” in their world. And while they may attempt to use firearms to accom- plish this, they are not fully successful without the aid of what I like to call, “No Guns Allowed Batman”. Are we being underhandedly encouraged to fight violently? Or are we being challenged to create our own understanding of violence within this narrative? I strongly believe that this format proposed by The Dark Knight Rises encourages a new approach to a genre we have become so accustomed to.

Yes, there is violence. Yes, there are points where I am sitting on the edge of my seat concerned that the nondescript man in the corner is going to die. But when I leave that theater, I’m not thinking people are going to interpret the use of firearms as a means of getting what they want. I’m thinking Batman is so cool and Gotham could never be saved without his NO GUNS ALLOWED attitude.

Sources: Braudy, Leo, and Marshall Cohen. Film Theory & Criticism. Oxford: Oxford University Press, 2009. Book. The Dark Knight. Dir. Christopher Nolan. Warner Bros., 2008. Film. The Dark Knight Rises. Dir. Christopher Nolan. Warner Bros., 2012. Film.

Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 LIFE&CULTURE What’s Shocking Us

Aurora, CO • Oak Creek, WI • New York, NY • Old Bridge, NJ • College Station, TX • Everywhere, America

In less than a two month period, 26 people were killed and 69 were injured in gun massacres across our nation. Surely these horrif- ic events, though not in our city of Los Angeles, could easily have happened here. There were four hundred and fifty one gun relat- ed homicides in Los Angeles County in 2011. These numbers do not include suicide by gun, or non-fatal injuries from guns. The numbers are growing in 2012.

Californians, and the nation as a whole, continue to suffer under the onslaught of pro-gun enthusiasts and the NRA, both through attacks on sensible legislation as well as through culture creep. Legislation is being circumvented by gun manufacturers seeking loopholes that allow assault weapons on our streets and long guns in our local Starbucks. Every day there is another image circu- lating in the media normalizing guns in our society. Whether it is the violent movie billboard with a famous actor pointing a firearm at you off the everyday traveled highway or the manufacturing and mass marketing of the “Flash Bang Bra Holster” and other fire- arms and accessories designed to appeal specifically to women, guns have slowly crept into our culture and become an advertising norm and staple in America.

Flash Bang Bra Holster

Surviving an Active Shooter “Run. Hide. Fight.” 6-minute video sponsored by the Department of Homeland Security

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5VcSwejU2D0

“Resident Evil: Retribution” advertisement at Bus Stop So important to watch. So sad it’s necessary.

Who’s Watching and Listening May 2012 Board member Rhonda Foster along with her husband Ruett spoke as representatives of WAGV’s Speakers Bureau in support of the Los Angeles Mayor’s Gun Buyback program. KCAL 9 news featured their story of loss. Speakers Bureau members Caren and Renny Temple also shared with KCAL 9 viewers the story of the loss of their son, William, to gun violence.

July 2012 Speakers Bureau member Josh Stepakoff (survivor of the 1999 Jewish Community Center shooting and past WAGV Courageous Leader honoree) was featured on KCAL 9 News, CBS News, and KABC’s “Morning Drive” radio show following the Aurora, CO mas- sacre. He shared his story of gun violence and offered his support for reasonable gun laws in California.

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Today’s latest fashion: Gold and Rhinestone Gun 22 Mag, NAA Mini Revolver converted into a necklace but still usable Necklaces

Houston Astros bring back Colt .45s throwbacks with image of namesake firearm

Justin Bieber tweets out picture posing with a fake gun pointed at a friend

Kim Kardashian tweets about designer gun Madonna chose a gun theme for her recent concert

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Published in the Daily Breeze

Need brave politicians Re "Restrict access to mass-killing tools" (Another View, July 25): What will it take to arouse the public not to buy more guns, but to control to whom guns are sold? California has the best gun laws in the nation, but porous state borders and open Internet connections leak guns and ammunition into the hands of crimi- nals and the mentally ill. The newspaper is right. There must be some gutsy politician who is not afraid of the gun manufac- turers and the NRA and will help stop this madness. Law en- forcement wants so-called assault weapons banned. California banned assault weapons more than 10 years ago, and since then the manufacturers have found a way around that ban with gadgets to make reloading simple and legal. It's all about mon- ey and profits for the gun makers. We need brave elected offi- cials to tell it like it is. The rest of us need to stand behind them, speak out and help fund their campaigns. - Ann Reiss Lane, Los Angeles The letter writer is founder and chair emeritus of Women Against Gun Violence Ann Reiss Lane Women Against Gun Violence

Excerpt below taken from full article found at : Look for WAGV in an upcoming http://www.jewishjournal.com/rob_eshman/article/ issue of the National Enquirer rob_eshman_who_will_protect_us_from_the_nra_20120725/ discussing women and guns JewishJournal.Com (specifically the Kardashians) July 25, 2012 and in the November issue of

SELF Magazine. Who will protect us from the NRA?

BY ROB ESHMAN “Meanwhile, gun control advocacy organizations flounder. Last May, the Los Angeles-based Women Against Gun Violence held a fundraiser honoring New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck, and the event brought in much less money than expected. Foundation grants have also slacked off, the group’s executive director, Margot Bennett, told me. The economy may be partly to blame, but so are politicians from across the spectrum who lack the courage to confront the NRA, and people like you and me who have given up the fight.”

Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 WAYS TO HELP AT NO COST TO YOU

SHOP ON AMAZON AND SUPPORT WAGV AT NO COST TO YOU! You can now support Women Against Gun Violence at no additional cost to you when you shop at Amazon.com. It’s easy! Go to our website at www.wagv.org and click on the Amazon logo. Then start shopping! WAGV will receive a percentage of your purchases! Bookmark http://www.wagv.org for easy shopping … and Thanks!

SHOP AT RALPHS FOR YOUR GROCERIES AND SUPPORT WAGV AT NO COST TO YOU! You can register your Ralphs card with the Ralphs Community Contribution Program and then every time you swipe your card at Ralphs, WAGV will receive a donation! If you have participated in this program previously in support of WAGV, you must re- register each year on or after September 1.

If you have never registered your Ralphs card with Ralphs follow the instructions below: 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click on ‘Create an Account’ 3. Follow the 5 easy steps to create an online account 4. You will be instructed to go to your email inbox to confirm your account 5. After you confirm your online account by clicking on the link in your email, return to www.ralphs.com and click on ‘my account’ (you may have to sign in again first). 6. View all your information and edit as necessary 7. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name

If you have previously registered your Ralphs card with Ralphs follow the instructions below: (This means that you have already entered your email address and assigned yourself a password) 1. Log in to www.ralphs.com 2. Click Sign In 3. Enter your email address and password 4. Click on ‘My Account’ (In the top right hand corner) 5. View all your information and edit as necessary 6. Link your card to your organization by clicking on: a. Community Rewards b. Edit my community contribution and follow the instructions c. Remember to click on the circle to the left of your organizations’ name

For more information go to: http://www.ralphs.com/SiteCollectionDocuments/My%20Ralphs/general_faqs.pdf

This past August WAGV ran a week long Groupon Grassroots Campaign. Thank you to all of our supporters! We raised $800! Look for our next Groupon Campaign coming again soon!

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Women Against Gun Violence (WAGV) grew out of a national seminar, co-coordinated by then Los Angeles Police Com- missioner Ann Reiss Lane, that articulated guns and gun violence as a women’s issue. With the involvement of women and their families, the coalition hoped to profoundly change the climate of the gun violence debate. Now, in 2012, both women and men make up WAGV’s Board of Directors as it educates the public, policymakers and the media about the human, financial and public health consequences of gun violence. WAGV accomplishes this mission with programs that address “today” while focusing on “tomorrow”.

In 2011, WAGV reached over 2500 parents and youth through its Keepin Them Safe and Dodgin The Bullet programs presented by its Speakers Bureau, a group of gun violence survivors who have been specifically trained in WAGV’s outreach activities as well as in public speaking and advocacy. Additionally, WAGV reached over 3000 community members through Action Alerts, Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, The Activist Newsletter and its annual Education for Action conference.

Since its inception, WAGV has been a leader in encouraging advocacy for sensible firearms legislation at the local, regional and state level, and has reached out to hundreds of community members who are committed to reducing gun violence in Los Angeles County and throughout the state.

OUR PROGRAMS

Speakers Bureau First active in the 1990's, WAGV's Speakers Bureau is a substantive component of its other successful programs, providing the "heart" of gun violence. Made up of both adults and youth who have lost a loved one to gun violence or survived a gunshot wound themselves, Speaker Bureau members share their story of gun violence in an effort to educate and support others.

Dodgin’ The Bullet WAGV recognizes that violence prevention programs that focus on and engage young people provide the best leverage to develop- ing generations of safer communities. WAGV and its Speakers Bureau deliver an interactive gun violence prevention workshop to youths throughout the Los Angeles area. Using the Dodgin’ The Bullet deck of 16 flashcards in a game show format, WAGV edu- cates the youth on the issue of gun violence and its relationship to gang violence, suicide, bullying and relationship violence. The boys and girls are given cards, which also contain phone numbers and websites for help with these issues.

Keepin’ Them Safe and Gun Lock Give-Away In America, nearly 1.7 million children live in a home with a loaded, unlocked gun, and a staggering 40 percent of homes with chil- dren have a gun. Every year, thousands of children are killed or seriously injured as a result. (The Center to Prevent Youth Vio- lence ASK Day team). Recognizing that it is hard enough to keep your children safe in your own home, but it is almost impossible if you send your children to someone else’s home who simply “hides” a loaded gun under a pillow, WAGV and its Speakers Bureau work with parents in a role-play setting to teach parents when, what, and how to ask their neighbors or others if they have a gun in the home and what safety precautions are taken.

Also, in a further effort to keep our children safe from gun violence, WAGV is working with the Los Angeles School Police Depart- ment and Friends of Safe Schools Los Angeles (FOSSLA) to distribute gun locks to the community along with a brochure explaining the legal consequences of not keeping guns stored safely and allowing them to fall into the hands of children.

Outreach and Advocacy Since its inception, WAGV has been a leader in encouraging advocacy for sensible firearms legislation at the local, regional and state level, and has reached out to hundreds of community members who are committed to reducing gun violence in Los Angeles County and throughout the state. By presenting current and accurate data to both the community and to policymakers, WAGV has helped survivors turn grief into positive action.

Education for Action For the past few years, WAGV has co-sponsored with the ATF an educational conference for law enforcement. The 2010 confer- ence was titled Deterring Violence in Schools: Policy, Prevention and Police Response and was attended by over 100 LAUSD security personnel. This year’s conference co-sponsored with the Violence Prevention Coalition of Greater Los Angeles and the Violence Prevention Coalition of Orange County was titled Vectors of Violence: The Impact, Trajectory, and Intersections of Lethality in Violence Prevention and Intervention Efforts and drew attendees and speakers from throughout the country.

Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 OUR PROGRAMS continued

GunsSuck Initiative Over the past few years, WAGV constituents have expressed concern with the large number of billboard movie advertisements and transit shelter (bus) posters that depict and glamorize gun violence. To make matters worse, many of these billboards and posters are near middle schools, high schools and in neighborhoods with violent gangs – all areas where marketing violence may reach a receptive audience.

WAGV is working with a coalition of representatives from billboard companies, entertainment companies, policymakers, high school and middle school students, and public relations executives to address this issue. This program is currently funded by The Bohnett Foundation.

Survivor Outreach Services (SOS) Working with Los Angeles Police Chief Charles Beck, a member of the WAGV Advisory Board, and Deputy Chief Debra McCarthy, a member of the Board of Directors, WAGV will create an SOS brochure that detectives and other first responders can give the next of kin after a gun homicide occurs. This brochure will highlight our various programs, include messages from our survivors, include a 24-grief support hot-line and identify additional organizations that can provide direct services.

OUR OUTREACH

Since 1993, WAGV has reached out to over 88,000 people with information, education, and strategies to make change! The 30 members of our Speaker's Bureau (survivors of gun violence) have been instrumental in this outreach effort by sharing their experi- ences with the community, turning grief into positive action.

In fiscal year 2011-12 WAGV conducted 45 speaking engagements about gun violence prevention and safe gun storage to a total of 2,593 unduplicated parents and youth. We far exceeded our goal of 1,000 unduplicated parents and youth and improved greatly on speaking engagements reported in the previous fiscal year.

OUR NETWORK

WAGV is currently partnered with a number of local and national organizations as well as members of many local and national coali- tions. These include: Los Angeles Police Department, Los Angeles Sherriff’s Department, Violence Prevention Coalition, Brady Campaign, Project Cry No More, Loved Ones Victims Services, States United to Prevent Gun Violence, Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence, and new coalition members The Los Angeles Chapter of CASC, Ban Billboard Blight, Alcohol Justice, Friends of Safe Schools Los Angeles, and the Los Angeles School Police Department.

OUR SOCIAL MEDIA

For fiscal year 2011-12 WAGV sent out 26 Action Alerts, tweeted 273 tweets with 149 followers, posted over 125 posts on our Face- book page, and opened a Pinterest page.

OUR LEGISLATIVE RECORD

In fiscal year 2011-12 WAGV informed its constituents and supported the following legislation:

AB144 banning the open carry of handguns AB809 mandating that all records created when long guns are sold be kept and entered into the same database as handguns SB1366 requiring the reporting of lost and/or stolen guns now before the Governor for his signature

WAGV also worked to get the word out on HR822—National Right to Carry Reciprocity Act and the dangers it poses to Californian’s safety.

Page 14 • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 2011-2012 ANNUAL REPORT 18TH ANNUAL COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP BRUNCH THANK YOU TO OUR DONORS Stan & Jackie Gottlieb And to those we may have inadvertently left off this list Audrey Irmas David Rintels & Victoria Riskin Benefactor Peg Yorkin Richard & Lois Gunther The Bohnett Foundation Union Bank Senator Dianne Feinstein Kaiser Permanente Shirley & Hubert Friedman Wells Fargo Bank Doralyn Harris and Eileen Pearlman Visionary Hon. Abbe Land Mike & Sheila Goldberg Mark & Peachy Levy Bert & Ann Lane Rick Powell & Family Sayre Weaver, Eq. Katherine Gunther Korean American Federation California Wellness Foundation E&C Fashion Generous Donors Who Purchased Tickets Loop Capital ABLE Majestic Realty Don Alberti Idealist Ronene Anda Irwin Levin and Sanford Weiner Janet Andrew Avalon Bert Ball Mirman School Phoebe Beasley Hon. Mark Ridley Thomas Barbara Bergen Wells Fargo Personal Banking Betsy Berkhemer Alcohol Justice Sandy & Annette Bothman Los Angeles Police Command Officers Assn. Lindsay Bourkoff Southern California Edison Leslie Brander NBC Universal Studios Inc. Corie Brown Advocate Hon. Betsy Butler Nancy Berman and Alan Bloch Joni Byun Alma Family Services Naomi Childs Sidney & Paula Machtinger Sheilah Clayton Suzanne Marks Gerald Cooper Lawrie & Joyce Powell Betsy Danbury Laurie Saffian & David Straus Anna and Fernando Del Rio Don & Marilyn Waldman Sharon Dunas Verizon Sarah Dusseault Friend Robert Ellis Dr. Warren Bennett Aaron and Sari Eshman Bernadette Bennett Donna Finkelstein Barbara Casey Brian Folb Sandy & Alan Croll Ron Galperin Roz Goldstein Helene Goodman Nancy Jacoby Nan and Allan Goodman Marilyn Levin Jackie & Stan Gottlieb Shirley Levine Lyle Gregory Lennie and Lenore Marantz Hugh Gross Andrea Ordin Elizabeth Hailey Lois Saffian Becky Hartung Shelley Smith Katherine Hennigan Don & Roberta Schiller Pam Hillman Helen Washington Arthur Hirshberg Helene Wayne Judith Hirshberg Frieda Rivin Rita Hoisch Generous Donors Who Purchased Tributes George Jackson Harold & Jean Berfein Doris Kagin Bejamin & Irma Breslauer Beth Krom Ernestine Elster, Ph.D. James Lane Joyce Leanse Women Against Gun Violence • The Activist • Summer 2012 and Annual Report 2011-12 • wagv.org • gunssuck.org • 310-204-2348 ANNUAL REPORT 2011-2012 18TH ANNUAL COURAGEOUS LEADERSHIP BRUNCH Generous Donors Who Purchased Tickets Michael & Bobbie Cowan Susan Thau Loren Lieb Franklin Damon Helene Tobias Marilyn Lipsky Elaine Deutsch Bette Treiman Barbara Long Ernestine Elster, PhD Elinor Turner Lennie & Lenore Marantz Ruth & Marvin Farber Allen Vangelos Andrea Ordin Hon. Mike Feuer Belinda Walker Nancy Morgan Ritter Murray Fischer Howard Walter Nancy Pinckert Carole Foran Caroline Weingarten Suzanne Rosentswieg Robert Fox Debbi Winter Oscar Joel Bryant Foundation Rita Franciosa Harold & Jean Berfein Myrna Friedman THANK YOU TO OUR Bejamin & Irma Breslauer Sheila Garb SILENT AUCTION DONORS Ernestine Elster, Ph.D. Leo Goldberg and to those we may have Stan & Jackie Gottlieb Cathy Greenley inadvertently left off this list Audrey Irmas Howard Grey Canele • Sierra's Restaurant • Westfield David Rintels & Victoria Riskin David Gross Peggy's Inside/Out Organizing • The Chocolate Peg Yorkin Lois & Dick Gunther Moose • San Diego Zoo • Ms. Bobbie Riggs • The Bohnett Foundation Elizabeth Hirsch John Anson Ford Theatres Senator Dianne Feinstein Judith Hirshberg Miracle Springs Resort and Spa • Jim Maslon • Shirley & Hubert Friedman Ada & Jim Horwich Vickie Brand • Marlowe/Euphoria Salon • Alex Doralyn Harris and Eileen Pearlman JoAnn Kaplan Pitt Photography • Los Angeles Sparks • In-N- Hon. Abbe Land Greg Kimura Out Burger • Sen. Dianne Feinstein • Gaby's Mark & Peachy Levy Carol Kurland Mediterranean • The Nook Bistro • Brunello Rick Powell & Family Luis Lainer Trattoria • Tao of Wellness • Zina Beverly Hills • Katherine Gunther Susan Laskin Wabi-Sabi • Designer Services Group, Inc. • California Wellness Foundation Ilene Leeds David Rosenbaum • Stefani Gruenberg • Judy Samara Saffian Sylvia Leeds Zeidler • Aaron Eshman • Shanes Jewelers • Seth and Samantha Samuels Susan & Harvey Levich Off The Wall Catering Steve & Heather Seyler (Andrews International) Diane Marder Cayce Cage • Harvey Freed • Hon. Mike Roos • Josh Stepakoff Clara Martin Jill Sabel • Meet in Paris Restaurant • John Marge Taylor Laura & Jim Maslon Travolta • Sarah Leonard Fine Jewelers • Katie Paul Vandeventer Carol Massie Gates • Gil Garcetti • Tavern Restaurant • Nook Toni Wellen Leah Mendelsohn Bistro • Garry Trudeau • Ushuaua Argentinean Allyne Winderman Gary Minzer Steakhouse • Holly Feinstein • Mike Luckovich • Dr. John Montgomerie Margaret York and Lance Ito Antoinette Portis • Amy Alcott • Elizabeth For- Nicole Mutchnik The Bohnett Foundation sythe Hailey • Judy Rosener • Mary Tillman • Heidi Nimmo Generous Donors Who Made Donations Paramount Gift Basket • John O' Groats • Rosenthal Family Foundation Andrew Pauley Linda & Richard Reiss King's Seafood Company • Fredericks of Holly- Mindy Finkelstein wood • Country Wine Baskets • Ken Friedman • Barbara and Ray Alpert Susan Richter Hon. Mike Roos Prive Salon • Natural History Museum • Ameri- Marilyn Athey can Cinematheque • Skirball Cultural Center • Lourdes Baird Ruth Rosen Priscilla & Ronald Rosenfeld Belladonna Face and Body Clinic • Ruth Natalie Barnett Rosen • Kay N Daves • Warehouse Restau- Jamie Berger Samuel & June Sale rant • Pacific Park • Nine O'Clock Players • Mat- Judy Berfein Albert Sarnoff tel • Hal's Bar & Grill • Mexicali Cocina & Canti- Nancy Bernard Daryl & Marvin Shapiro na • Warner Grand Theatre • Gloria Allred • Sandy Borak Lorraine Sheinberg Ronda Breitbard Suzanne Sheridan Aquarium of the Pacific • The Dance Doctor, Bea Breslaw Mahin Shokrian John Cassese • James' Beach Restaurant • Thea Brodkin Judith Siegel & The Laugh Factory Helene Brown Michael Goldstein Los Angeles Dodgers • Ann Reiss Lane • Sandy Brown Marilyn Silva FOOD • Akasha Restaurant • Orange County Christopher Carlson Paula Silver Pacific Symphony • Wally Marks • Dr. Phil Judy Carroll Steven Skolnik Show • James Carameta • Jerome Gordon • Carryl Carter Nancy Speizer The Healing Rose • Tanya Mikaela • Sierra's Karen Constine Andrew Swerdlow Restaurant • San Diego Zoo

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Mr. Kevin Acebo & Ms. Lucy T. Eisenberg Ms. Michelle Jordan Mrs. Chiarra Acebo Loretta M. Elliott Al & Trudy Kallis Aileen Adams Ernestine Elster, Ph.D. Martin & Charlotte Kanter Marshall & Patricia Anderson Aaron & Sari Eshman Dr. Sidney Katz & Mrs. Helen Katz Ms. Janet Andrew Mr. Mike Fedrick Mrs. Caren Kaye Temple & Mr. Marco A. Baeza & Ms. Paula Ron Fedrick Mr. Renny Temple The Honorable Dianne Feinstein Ms. Sharon Keasling Ilene Ball Mr. Steve J. Fogel Aaron & Leslie Kern Loren & Eydie Balsam Melrita Evans Fortson Shirley & Bernard Kinsey Henry & Margot Bamberger Robert & Patty Fox Ms. Madeleine Kleiner Irene Baron Steve Fraider & Dale Perry Mr. Roger L. Kohn Ms. Nancy Beard & Ms. Jana Ransom Myrna Friedman Ms. Cheryl Kohr Ms. Margot Bennett Ms. Elizabeth Fromm Ms. Maurine E. Kornfeld Sam & Jean Benoun Mr. Michael Gennaco & Richard & Carol Kurland Michael & Hedy Berg Ms. Azita Arvani Mr. & Mrs. Marc Kurzbard Ms. Barbara H. Bergen Mrs. Claire Gering Mr. & Mrs. Luis Lainer Mr. & Mrs. Harold Berlfein Eli & Rochelle Ginsburg The Honorable Abbe Land Ms. Erin Berman Anthony A. Giorgio Bert & Ann Lane Ms. Ofelia Bermudez Andrea B. Gladstone Mr. Jim Lane & Mrs. Jill Ruesch- Allan & Nancy Bernard Mr. & Mrs. John F. Glass Lane Peter & Lauren Birnstein Mr. David Gold & Ms. Sherry Mrs. Ila Lauter Ms. Iryne C. Black Gold Mr. Philippe Le Bayon Ruth Block Harriett Gold Ms. Joyce Leanse Mr. & Mrs. Mike Bogen Ruth Gold Nathan & Eleanor Leanse Mr. Ricardo Brambila Leo & Eva Goldberg Patricia Lebel Ms. Devra Breslow Michael & Sheila Goldberg Eugene & Ann Lentzner Gene Broscow Dr. & Mrs. Neal Goldberg Robert & Lee Levey Clara Browda Amy Goldman Ms. Alexandra Mary Levine, M.D. Ms. Helene G. Brown Mr. & Ms. Abner Goldstine Mr. Mel Levine, Esq. & Ms. Connie Bruck & Mr. Mel Levine Allan & Nan Goodman Ms. Connie Bruck Frieda Rapoport Caplan Helene R. Goodman Paul & Judi Lippe Judy Carroll Stan & Jackie Gottlieb Paul & Judi Lippe Mr. Cesar Chavez & Mr. Joe Lavin Ms. Janice Grant Mr. & Mrs. Alan Lipsky Rollie & Naomi Childs Cathy & Bob Greenly Ms. Barbara Long Mr. David Cohen Jan & Priscilla Groot Sidney & Paula Machtinger Ellen Coleman Joelle & Daniel Gryczman Mr. John Mack Sandra Comrie Andrew & Teresa Gunther Capri Maddox, Esq. Ms. Karen Constine Mark & Anne Gunther George & Martha Mallakis Roger & Julie Corman The Honorable Jane Harman Mrs. Jackie Malone Bruce & Toni Corwin Bernie & Salli Harris Ronald & Mercy Mandelbaum Mr. Fred Cowan Martha Haymaker Ms. Caryn Marshall Robert & Audrey Cowan Mr. & Mrs. Fred Heim Geraldine McCall Ms. Marjorie Cowley Katherine M. Hennigan Beth Sieroty Meltzer Mr. Allan B. Cutrow John Herziger, M.D. Linda & David Michaelson Franklin L. Damon Ms. Grace Holden Ms. Cindy Miscikowski Ms. Jo Oppenheimer Davis Mr. Edward J. Horowitz Eleanor R. Montaño Gisela & Roger Dawson Susan Howard Dr. John Z. Montgomerie & Mrs. Deirdre A. Montgomerie Ms. Patti Demoff Peter & George-Ann Hyams Ms. Peggy Moore Mr. Rod Diamond Kea & Chaz Ingram Ms. Nancy Morgan-Ritter Ms. Sharon S. Dunas Mr. & Mrs. Ira Iscoe Marsha & David Moutrie Norman Dupont Nancy Jacoby Captain Evangelyn Nathan Andrew & Jeanette Eder Bob & Marilyn Johnson Steve Nation Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Niederman

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Ms. Julie Nimoy & Mr. Adam Nimoy Arnold & Fran Stengel FOUNDATIONS Susan & Dan Okawa Sybil Stoller Patricia Oliansky Ms. Ann Stromberg & Mr. Rudi Volti The California Wellness Foundation Mi Jin Olin Gordana Swanson The David Bohnett Foundation Ms. Louise Oliver Mr. & Mrs. Jay Swerdlow Ms. Lynne Ozawa Vita Tannenbaum The Sidney Stern Foundation Judith Pacht Ms. Gayle Tauber Victor & Ruth Palmberg Mr. & Mrs. Peter Taylor Dorothy and Jonathan Rintels Ms. Marilyn Parker Ms. Beverly Thomas Charitable Foundation The Honorable Jan Perry Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey L Thomas Mr. William Phelps Len & Cathy Unger The Honorable Joy Picus & Ms. Dorothy Vaughn Mr. Gerald Picus Richard & Marcia Volpert Mr. Paul Pierson & Jacqueline Vernon Wagner Ms. Tracey Goldberg Ms. Belinda Smith Walker George & Edith Piness David & Nancy Walker Jay & Carol Plotkin The Honorable Joseph Wapner & Mr. & Mrs. Stephen Pollak Mrs. Mickey Wapner Ms. Amelia Pomfret Ms. Helen Washington & Sylvia Price Ms. Patricia A. Graham Mr. & Mrs. Bob Prichard Sayre Weaver, Esq. and Hesham & Hope Ragab William Phelps, Esq. Ms. Barbara S Reed Ms. Stephanie Weaver George & Mary Regas Cyrille Weingarten Richard & Linda Reiss Mr. & Mrs. Les Weinstein Ms. Joyce Rey Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Wielin Mr. John Reynolds & Ms. Maxine B. Williams Mrs. Christine Ecklund Mr. & Mrs. Tim Wilson Mr. & Mrs. Ira Ritter Ms. Allyne Winderman & Dr. Art Rivin & Mrs. Frieda Rivin Mr. Glenn Wasserman Sarah Rorick-Orlando Diane Wittenberg Ms. Susan Rose Dr. Gerd Wolman & Ms. Ruth Rosen Mrs. Dyanne Wolman Judy Rosener, Ph.D. Mr. & Mrs. Roger Wynn Ms. Jan Ross Barbara & Zev Yaroslavsky Ms. Laurie Saffian & Ms. Margaret A. York & Mr. David Straus The Honorable Judge Lance A. Ito Lois Saffian Mr. Walt Zifkin Mr. Thomas Safran Samuel & June Sale FISCAL YEAR ENDING 82% OF DOLLARS SPENT WERE Ms. Betsy A. Sanders JUNE 30, 2011 SPENT ON PROGRAMS Mr. & Mrs. Albert Sarnoff Mrs. Roberta Schiller & 14% OF DOLLARS SPENT WERE Dr. Don Schiller SPENT ON MANAGEMENT & Mrs. Margery Schnitzer ADMINISTRATIVE WORK Richard & Lucille Seeley Julia Robinson Shimizu 4% OF DOLLARS SPENT WERE Mr. Alan Sieroty SPENT ON FUNDRAISING Ms. Paula Silver Mr. & Mrs. Charles Silverberg TOTAL DOLLARS SPENT IN Ms. Ina Sinsheimer FISCAL YEAR 2010-2011: Ms. Jean Bixby Smith $203,168 Mr. & Mrs. Malcolm Smith Christine Spagnoli Ms. Susan Steinhauser & Mr. Daniel Greenberg

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