Marching Fourth - A New Look at Banning Assault Weapons

In this episode, Grace talks with Kitty Brandtner, founder and co-president of the nonpartisan organization March Fourth, which is focused on reinstating the federal assault weapons ban. Kitty shares her personal journey toward activism, sparked by mass shootings and the Uvalde tragedy, emphasizing the need for gun legislation. The conversation cover the impact of gun laws including the expired assault weapons ban and its potential to reduce gun violence significantly. Kitty also discusses the challenges and strategies in mobilizing political support for the GOSAFE Act, a proposed bill aiming to update the assault weapons ban by addressing technical aspects of firearms. They highlight the organization's approach to advocacy, the importance of public opinion in shaping policy, and the bipartisan effort required to enact effective gun control legislation. 00:00 Introducing Kitty 00:08 Origin of March Fourth Organization 00:42 A Personal Journey to Activism 02:50 The American Gun Crisis 04:24 The Second Amendment Debate and Gun Legislation 05:27 The Assault Weapons Ban and the Push for Legislation 06:22 Building a Nonpartisan Movement for Gun Control 13:25 The Challenges and Strategies of Gun Control Advocacy 17:50 Engaging the Public and Politicians for Change 30:03 The GOSAFE Act: A New Path Forward 36:24 Concluding Thoughts and the Path Ahead Copyright 2025 Grace Cowan GOSAFE Act | Senator Martin Heinrich March Fourth - Organization website The Poets of Rhythm - "South Carolina