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Fred Guttenberg is an American activist, author, and speaker recognized for his advocacy against gun violence.
Fred Guttenberg is a Senior Advisor to Brady, focusing on survivor engagement and political strategy. He has dedicated his life to ending gun violence in memory of his daughter, Jaime Guttenberg, and fights to hold elected officials and the gun industry accountable. He brings Brady’s approach to discussions on gun violence prevention.
Fred Guttenberg has dedicated his life to ending gun violence since his daughter, Jaime Guttenberg, was shot and killed at her high school in Parkland, FL.
Fred Guttenberg is a gun violence prevention activist whose 14-year-old daughter Jaime was killed in the Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School shooting on February 14, 2018.
Fred Guttenberg has emphasized the imperative for everyone to understand the casualties of gun violence, speaking at events to highlight this message.
Fred Guttenberg, born on December 2, 1965, in East Northport, New York, is an American activist dedicated to preventing gun violence. His public life and advocacy began following the tragic death of his 14-year-old daughter, Jaime Guttenberg, during the Parkland school shooting on February 14, 2018. The day after the event, Fred spoke at a public vigil, delivering words that resonated nationally and solidified his commitment to gun safety.
Since 2018, Guttenberg has become a prominent voice in the gun reform movement. He frequently engages with government officials, testifies before Congress, and shares his experiences to advocate for common-sense gun legislation. He is the author of “Find the Helpers,” which won the 2020 Silver Nautilus Award and the 2021 Hearten Book Award, and co-authored “American Carnage: Shattering the Myths That Fuel Gun Violence” with Thomas Gabor. He has been featured on major media outlets such as Good Morning America, ABC News, NBC News, MSNBC, and CNN, utilizing these platforms to raise awareness and push for systemic change. His work includes challenging existing gun laws and holding the gun industry accountable.
Professionally, Guttenberg is also a real estate agent and auto broker in Parkland, Florida. He serves as a Senior Advisor to Brady, focusing on survivor engagement and political strategy. Additionally, he is a member of the advisory board for Voters of Tomorrow, an organization promoting political engagement among Generation Z. Through his activism and literary work, Fred Guttenberg continues to honor his daughter’s memory by striving to create a safer society.
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