Press Releases

• House-backed “Packing Heat” Bill Would Let Jared Loughners of the World Carry Loaded Guns In Our Communities
  November 16, 2011 — Washington, D.C. – Just hours after Gabby Giffords spoke publicly for the first time and shared her painful but remarkable story of recovery from being ...read the full release
• No Possible Explanation for Tea Party's Joe Walsh
  October 06, 2011 — Statement of Brady Campaign Acting President Dennis Henigan on Illinois Representative Joe Walsh’s October 3 letter responding to Henigan’s recent statement: “Rep. Walsh recently argued ...read the full release
• Statement of Brady President on Wisconsin Concealed Carry Ruling
  October 14, 2010 — Washington, D.C. – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement today in response to a Wisconsin trial ...read the full release
• U.S. Senate Candidate Dino Rossi Wants More Guns in More Places
  September 29, 2010 — Washington, D.C. -  Dino Rossi, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate from Washington has taken stands on gun violence prevention that are outside ...read the full release
• In Aftermath of PA Homicide, Question for Senate Candidate Pat Toomey
  September 23, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - In a tragic vindication of public concerns about Pennsylvanians, and residents of other states, getting concealed weapons permits from outside their home ...read the full release
• Study Shows Those Armed More Likely To Be Shot
  October 06, 2009 — Washington, DC - A new study by University of Pennsylvania researchers shows that people in possession of a firearm are almost 4.5 times more likely ...read the full release
• Statement of Paul Helmke On Senate Rejection Of Thune Amendment
  July 22, 2009 — Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement on the U.S. Senate rejecting an amendment ...read the full release
• Vote Looms In Senate On Amendment Allowing Dangerous People To Carry Hidden Handguns Virtually Anywhere In The United States
  July 17, 2009 — Washington, DC – Gun-toters from states like Georgia, Mississippi or South Dakota who can get concealed gun permits with no training would be able to ...read the full release
• Senate May Try to Override State Concealed Weapons Restrictions By Amendment To Defense Authorization Bill
  July 10, 2009 — Washington, DC - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence is alerting activists across the country that a potential amendment to a Department of Defense ...read the full release
• Statement Of Paul Helmke, President Of The Brady Campaign, On The Pittsburgh Police Officer Murders
  April 04, 2009 — Washington, DC – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement:“In Pittsburgh on Saturday, three police officers were ...read the full release
• Federal Appeals Court Upholds Lower Court: No Guns At Atlanta Hartsfield Airport
  March 12, 2009 — Washington, D.C. - A federal appeals court has ruled that the Georgia Legislature can’t force Atlanta’s Hartsfield International Airport to allow people to carry concealed ...read the full release
• National Gun Violence Prevention Organizations Call for Effective Federal Assault Weapons Ban In Wake of Alabama Rampage Shooting Leaving 11 Dead, Including Shooter
  March 11, 2009 —  Joint Release of Five National Gun Violence Prevention Organizations Washington, DC – Following yesterday's assault weapon rampage shooting in Alabama leaving 11 dead including the shooter, ...read the full release