Brady Campaign Endorses Congressman Mark Kirk

Sep 20, 2006

Chicago, IL - Republican Congressman Mark Kirk today received the endorsement of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation’s leading gun violence prevention organization.

Kirk has a record of standing up to the special interest money of the gun lobby, including a vote against the gun industry’s number one legislative priority.  In 2005, by voting against a bill to give a legal shield to negligent gun dealers, Congressman Kirk clearly sided with the public’s interest and against those who profit by putting guns into the hands of criminals.  Kirk also recently voted in favor of child-safety locks for handguns, and to permit the District of Columbia to maintain its gun laws.

“Congress needs more people like Mark Kirk who will support common sense gun laws,” said Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign.  “I want to thank him for being on the right side of these issues, and putting families ahead of the gun lobby.”

The Illinois Tenth Congressional District runs north from the Chicago suburbs.  Following the tragic deaths of two Chicago schoolchildren in assault weapons shootings, gun violence has continued to be a major problem in the area.  The Brady Campaign is working closely with Mark Kirk and other state leaders to pass sensible laws to stop the violence

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As the nation's largest, non-partisan, grassroots organization leading the fight to prevent gun violence, the Brady Campaign, with its dedicated network of Million Mom March Chapters, works to enact and enforce sensible gun laws, regulations and public policies. The Brady Campaign is devoted to creating an America free from gun violence, where all Americans are safe at home, at school, at work, and in our communities.

For continuing insight and comment on the gun issue, read Paul Helmke's blog at www.bradycampaign.org/blog/. Visit the Brady Campaign website at www.bradycampaign.org.