Leaders from the Million Mom March Chapters of the Brady Campaign gathered in Washington, D.C. for four days in April. Chapter leaders lobbied their legislators on Capitol Hill, networked, welcomed new members, learned new skills, and wound up re-energized for the battles ahead.

View photos from our gathering:

Illinois Million Mom March Chapters state president Barbara McKee makes a point while other Chapter leaders listen.

Brady President Paul Helmke discusses grassroots activities with Minnesota Chapter leaders

Brian Malte, Director of State Legislation and Politics, guides the Chapter leaders through the intricacies of elections

Carole Stiller, President, New Jersey Million Mom March Chapters, makes a presentation on marketing your Chapter

Greg and Joe Jaskolka, Delaware Chapter president and treasurer, at the Friday night session

Elaine (from Essex County, New Jersey), Stephanie (from Union County, New Jersey), and Consander (from Chicago Survivors) listen intently to a presentation

Washington State Chapters President Heidi Yewman describes her local efforts to Brady President Paul Helmke and New Jersey President Carole Stiller.

Mary and Joan (left and right) from Duluth, Minnesota pose with Amanda and Nick Wilcox, California State Legislative Chairs, from Nevada County, California

Elaine (from Essex County, New Jersey) and Stephanie (from Union County, New Jersey) pose with a Capitol Hill staffer during their Lobby Day visit.

Shikha Hamilton (center), President, Michigan Million Mom March Chapters is surrounded by activists from New Jersey, California, Illinois, Minnesota, and Colorado

Carole and Barbara from Chicago smile for the camera during the National Chapter Meeting

Activists from across the country attend the biennial National Chapter Meeting in Washington, D.C

The National Chapter Meeting was the culmination of a month of events designed to remember the victims of gun violence, and bring attention to closing the gun show loophole.