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Posted on July 9, 2014

Chris Christie Vetoes Bill Limiting Ammunition Magazines

Governor Chris Christie of New Jersey just vetoed a bill that would have banned ammunition magazines with more than 10 rounds. He stated that this bill would have little impact on reducing gun violence. Hours before his veto, parents of … read more

Posted on July 9, 2014

The Facts About Universal Background Checks

Daniel Webster, a professor of public health at Johns Hopkins University, answers questions from the New Republic about background checks on gun sales and why they are needed. http://www.newrepublic.com/article/118286/facts-about-gun-control-and-un… … read more

Posted on June 26, 2014

A Conservation With Those Affected By Gun Violence

Folks who have lost loved ones to gun violence recently gathered in Washington D.C. for a summit hosted by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. In this article, Slate editor Emily Bazelon talks with some participants about dealing with … read more

Posted on June 19, 2014

Brady Campaign Member Hallie Clark Talks About ASK Campaign

In an interview with KATU-TV, Brady Campaign Portland member Hallie Clark talks about the ASK campaign and how important it is to prevent children from getting access to guns. http://www.katu.com/news/local/Is-there-an-unlocked-gun-where-my-child-i… … read more

Posted on June 10, 2014

Shooting at Reynolds High School in Troutdale, Oregon

This morning a tragic shooting occurred at Reynolds High School in Troutdale. Our thoughts are with the victims, their families, and all of the students and staff at Reynolds. Here is a link to what we currently know: http://www.oregonlive.com/gresham/index.ssf/2014/06/oregon_high_school_s… And … read more

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