27 years ago on Feb. 28, 1994, the #BradyBill became law. It established our nation's background check system on gun sales.
This is the story of violence survivor Jim Brady — and how we have the opportunity today to strengthen the Brady Bill and save even more lives.
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This is the story of violence survivor Jim Brady — and how we have the opportunity today to strengthen the Brady Bill and save even more lives.
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In 1981, @WhiteHouse Press Secretary Jim Brady was shot in the head during the assassination attempt on President Reagan.
He spent the rest of his life physically recovering — and fighting for solutions to prevent gun violence. #EndGunViolence #GunReform
He spent the rest of his life physically recovering — and fighting for solutions to prevent gun violence. #EndGunViolence #GunReform
The gunman who left Jim Brady paralyzed would have been blocked from buying his gun if federal background checks had existed.
This tragedy — and so many more like it, which continue today — could have been prevented by common-sense gun reform solutions. bradyunited.org/reports/how-br…
This tragedy — and so many more like it, which continue today — could have been prevented by common-sense gun reform solutions. bradyunited.org/reports/how-br…
After the shooting, Jim and his wife Sarah dedicated their lives to preventing gun violence.
They were lifelong Republicans and gun owners themselves. They realized that passing sensible gun laws isn't about politics; it’s about saving lives. #GunReform stories.clintonfoundation.org/when-the-gun-l…
They were lifelong Republicans and gun owners themselves. They realized that passing sensible gun laws isn't about politics; it’s about saving lives. #GunReform stories.clintonfoundation.org/when-the-gun-l…
Jim and Sarah Brady's path to passing the Brady Bill was neither easy nor short. They took on both Congress and the NRA.
It took 6 votes over 7 years and 3 presidencies to become law. But Jim and Sarah persevered, working across the aisle to save lives. vanityfair.com/news/1991/01/g…
It took 6 votes over 7 years and 3 presidencies to become law. But Jim and Sarah persevered, working across the aisle to save lives. vanityfair.com/news/1991/01/g…
We thank then-Senator @JoeBiden for his role in joining our founders Jim & Sarah Brady in shepherding the bipartisan Brady Bill through Congress.
@POTUS understood then, just as he does now, that we can enact common-sense solutions to end the scourge of gun violence in America.
@POTUS understood then, just as he does now, that we can enact common-sense solutions to end the scourge of gun violence in America.
By almost every measure, the #BradyBill has been a huge success. It’s blocked +3.5 million gun sales to people who cannot legally possess guns.
States that require background checks on all handgun sales have less than half as many mass shooting incidents. #EndGunViolence
States that require background checks on all handgun sales have less than half as many mass shooting incidents. #EndGunViolence
The Brady Bill's efficacy is indisputable. But deadly gaps in background checks remain — allowing guns into the hands of those who should not have them.
Today, 1 in 5 guns is sold without a background check. We need to strengthen and expand the Brady Bill to close these gaps.
Today, 1 in 5 guns is sold without a background check. We need to strengthen and expand the Brady Bill to close these gaps.
Today, an overwhelming 90% of Americans ‚ including the majorities of Republicans and gun owners — want stronger gun laws.
So, what’s stopping us? Together, we can unite and demand comprehensive, lifesaving policy solutions to end our country's gun violence epidemic.
So, what’s stopping us? Together, we can unite and demand comprehensive, lifesaving policy solutions to end our country's gun violence epidemic.
We can do it. Our @POTUS @JoeBiden is a dedicated gun safety champion. He has a history of working alongside Brady to take on the NRA and win.
With a #BidenHarris @WhiteHouse, we are closer than ever to strengthening the Brady Bill and creating a safer America for us all.
With a #BidenHarris @WhiteHouse, we are closer than ever to strengthening the Brady Bill and creating a safer America for us all.
This past November, Americans went to the polls in record numbers and elected gun safety champions to Congress.
The 117th Congress can immediately take up common-sense legislation to save lives.
Join us in urging them to act now: bit.ly/BradyBill27
The 117th Congress can immediately take up common-sense legislation to save lives.
Join us in urging them to act now: bit.ly/BradyBill27
It’s inexcusable not to take action to save lives — especially when we know the solutions.
The Brady Bill was a bipartisan effort. We must continue to unite and pass common-sense reforms to end America's gun violence epidemic.
Join us: bradyunited.org. #EndGunViolence
The Brady Bill was a bipartisan effort. We must continue to unite and pass common-sense reforms to end America's gun violence epidemic.
Join us: bradyunited.org. #EndGunViolence
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