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Nov 19, 2009
Joint Release from Gun Violence Prevention Organizations
Joint Release of Six National Gun Violence Prevention Organizations, and 21 State and Regional Groups Washington, DC—In a letter sent today to the White House, America’s six national gun violence prevention (GVP) organizations--the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, Violence Policy Center, Coalition to Stop Gun Violence, Freedom States Alliance, Legal Community Against Violence, and States United to Prevent Gun Violence--as well as 21 state and regional GVP groups strongly urged President Barack Obama to use his executive powers to ban the import into the U.S. of the FN Herstal Five-seveN armor-piercing semiautomatic pistol.  [See http://www.vpc.org/obamaletter.pdf for a copy of the ...read the full release


Nov 18, 2009
VA Tech Survivor Tracks Shady Gun Sellers With Hidden Camera
Washington, DC - A critically wounded Virginia Tech student started turning his personal experience into a campaign for the public good this past summer. By buying a small arsenal of assault weapons and handguns with cash at gun shows without Brady background checks - and with a hidden camera recording the transactions - Colin Goddard wanted to document how easy and unchecked it all was. His goal: to get Congress to close the loophole that allows many dangerous people to purchase dangerous weapons at gun shows without a Brady background check. Today, the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence released ...read the full release


Nov 12, 2009
Senator Burr Urged To Withdraw Gun Bill
Washington, DC  - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, sent a letter to Senator Richard Burr (N.C.) today, responding to the Senator's recent attack on Helmke and the Brady Campaign because of comments about his bill that would put guns in the hands of thousands of veterans previously determined to present sufficient risk that they should be denied firearms.  In his letter, Helmke calls for Sen. Burr to withdraw his bill.·    Read Paul Helmke's original comments here: http://www.bradycampaign.org/media/press/view/1193 ·    Read Senator Burr's comments here: http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2009/11/06/senator-accuses-anti-gun-group-exploiting-fort-hood-massacre ·    Read today's letter from Paul Helmke here:  http://www.bradycampaign.org/xshare/pdf/letters/S-669-Burr-PaulHelmke.pdf An ...read the full release


Nov 6, 2009
Statement on Fort Hood Tragedy
Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about the tragedy at Fort Hood, Texas:“Our deepest sympathies go to the families who lost loved ones or are today visiting them in the hospital.  Along with the rest of the country, we wish the Fort Hood community a return to a secure and safe environment.“When I heard of the tragedy yesterday, we were in the midst of planning a response to the latest dangerous legislative proposal from the gun lobby in the United States Senate - language to automatically restore access ...read the full release


Nov 6, 2009
Fort Hood Killer Reportedly Chose "Cop Killer" Handgun
Washington, DC - Four and a half years ago, three police organizations in the United States issued advisories to warn officers that a new handgun introduced into the U.S. market by a Belgium manufacturer of military firearms represented a unique threat to the safety of police officers.  It was a handgun that was designed to fire bullets through body armor.  A U.S. Senator and a U.S. Congressman urged a legal ban on civilian possession of the firearm, which began being referred to as the "cop killer gun."  The gun, manufactured by FN Herstal of Belgium, is lightweight and easily concealable, ...read the full release


Oct 29, 2009
Brady Campaign, NJ Million Mom March, Jim And Sarah Brady Back Corzine For Re-Election
Washington, D.C. - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the New Jersey Million Mom March Chapters and Sarah and Jim Brady today endorsed Governor Jon Corzine for re-election, citing his bold and courageous dedication to strengthening gun laws that has been consistent and steadfast throughout his career in public service - a commitment that has helped make New Jersey safer.  “There are political leaders who talk about the need to take common sense steps to combat gun violence, and there are political leaders who lead and get something done,” said Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign.  “Our friend ...read the full release


Oct 21, 2009
Brady Campaign Commends Student Pledge Against Gun Violence For Their Day Of National Concern
Students across America are observing the Day of National Concern about Young People and Gun Violence today by signing the “Student Pledge Against Gun Violence”.  In 1996, President Bill Clinton and the United States Senate proclaimed the first “Day of National Concern”. Since then, more than ten million young people have signed the pledge.  “The Student Pledge is a valuable tool to reach young people and educate them about how they can help prevent gun violence in their schools and communities,” said Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence.  “The Brady Campaign salutes all students who ...read the full release


Oct 19, 2009
In Michigan, Gun Extremists Pushing Bill To Force Colleges To Allow Guns In the Classroom
Lansing, MI - A state House Committee says it will hold a hearing tomorrow morning on a dangerous measure that would force all public colleges and universities in Michigan to allow many students 21 and over to carry loaded, hidden handguns into college classrooms. Similar bills have been killed 34 times in 22 states in the past two years. The bill that will be considered by the House Committee on Tourism, Outdoor Recreation and Natural Resources, HB 5474, was introduced by Traverse City Republican House member Wayne Schmidt.  The bill, if passed, would prohibit any institution of higher education from ...read the full release


Oct 19, 2009
Groups Urge Massachusetts High Court To Uphold Gun Licensing And Carry Laws
Washington, DC - The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, joined by law enforcement and other gun violence prevention groups, including the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police, will file a friend of the court brief today in the Massachusetts Supreme Judicial Court urging the Court to uphold life-saving gun safety laws requiring that a person obtain a firearm identification card before possessing a firearm and obtain a license before carrying a handgun outside the home.The Court will hear the case, Commonwealth v. DePina, on November 5, 2009, the same day as another Second ...read the full release


Oct 19, 2009
Vast Majority of Virginians Support Closing Gun Show Loophole, Says Poll
Washington, D.C. - A new poll says 80 percent of likely voters in Virginia support closing the gun show loophole.  Virginians from across the state, of all ages, ethnicities, and political leanings support requiring background checks on all gun purchases at gun show.  The survey was conducted October 8 -13 by Christopher Newport University, in conjunction with the Virginian-Pilot newspaper and WVEC-TV. In Virginia, along with many other states, individuals are able to purchase firearms without a Brady background check from so-called ‘private sellers’ at gun shows.  This means that convicted felons, domestic violence abusers, and those who are dangerously mentally ...read the full release