Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
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History of the Brady Campaign The 1970's
Our History: 1974 to 1979
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1978

  • Pete Shields becomes Chair of NCCH.

1975

  • After the murder of his son, DuPont executive Nelson "Pete" Shields takes a leave of absence from his job to work for NCCH, eventually retiring from DuPont to work for NCCH full-time.

1974

  • The National Council to Control Handguns (NCCH) is established by Dr. Mark Borinsky, a victim of gun violence.