Press Releases

• California Brady Campaign Applauds Governor for Signing Two Key Gun Bills
  October 10, 2011 — SACRAMENTO – Last night, Governor Jerry Brown signed into law the top legislative priorities of the California Chapters of the Brady Campaign. The Governor signed ...read the full release
• Statement from Brady Center President on Proposed ATF Budget Cuts
  January 31, 2011 — According to a report in today’s Washington Post, the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) could suffer budget cuts of almost 13 percent, ...read the full release
• Gun Violence Prevention Groups Applaud Push For Congressional Hearings On Tucson Shootings
  January 28, 2011 — WASHINGTON, D.C. - National gun violence prevention groups applauded a written request made today by the Democratic members of the House Judiciary Committee calling for ...read the full release
• Brady President Responds to President Obama's State of the Union Address
  January 26, 2011 — Washington, DC -  “How can President Obama tell us that 'the dreams of a little girl in Tucson are not so different than those of ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Urges Support for Gun Violence Prevention Legislative Package
  January 25, 2011 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today announced strong support for a package of legislative proposals introduced by Senator Frank Lautenberg ...read the full release
• Gun Dealers "Lost" More than 62,000 Firearms Since 2008
  January 25, 2011 — Washington, D.C. - Licensed gun dealers nationwide “lost” an average of at least 56 firearms every day over the last three years, according to a ...read the full release
• Statement of Paul Helmke on Proposals of Mayors Against Illegal Guns
  January 24, 2011 — The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence strongly supports the ‘Plan to Prevent Future Tragedies’ announced today by Mayors Against Illegal Guns. “The proposals to ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Joins Rep. Carolyn McCarthy, National Gun Violence Prevention Group to Ban Large Capacity Magazines
  January 18, 2011 — Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke joined U.S. Rep. Carolyn McCarthy and other leading national advocates for reducing gun violence today at 2 p.m. in the ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Lauds President Obama's Commitment to Preventing Gun Violence
  January 14, 2011 — WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s and White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs’ ...read the full release
• Preventing Another Tucson: It's the Guns
  January 12, 2011 — Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke today issued the following statements:1) Contrary to media reports, the gun store that dealt with the Tucson gunman was not ...read the full release
• Enough is Enough! Tucson Shooter, Arizona New Faces of Weak Gun Laws
  January 09, 2011 — Statement from Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence:“The 22 year-old shooter in Tucson was not allowed to enlist in the ...read the full release
• Tragic, Horrifying Shooting of Congresswoman and Other Americans at Grocery Store in Tucson
  January 08, 2011 — Statement from Brady Campaign President Paul Helmke:"Our hearts and prayers go out to Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords and her family, and to all of the other ...read the full release
• One Million Mental Health Records Now in Brady Background Check System
  January 07, 2011 — Washington, D.C. – Following the Virginia Tech tragedy in April 2007, legislation was passed in December 2007 and signed by President George W. Bush on ...read the full release
• Brady Center Applauds Maryland High Court's Crystal Clear Ruling on Second Amendment
  January 06, 2011 — Washington, D.C. - No need for magnifying glasses. The decision could not have been clearer. On January 5, 2011, Maryland’s highest court rejected a criminal ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Announces 'Goddards on Guns' Blog
  December 21, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - A father who nearly lost his only son to gun violence, and that son, who survived being shot four times in the ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Applauds ATF Plan to Collect Reports of Bulk Weapons Sales
  December 17, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today applauded the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) for its plan to ...read the full release
• Virginia Tech Shooting Survivor, Brady Campaign Plan to Fight Guns on Texas College Campuses
  December 15, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Campaign today announced that it and Colin Goddard, an Assistant Director of Legislative Affairs at the Brady Campaign, would be ...read the full release
• New Data Reveal Top 10 Crime Gun Dealers in America
  December 13, 2010 — Washington, D.C. -- Federal crime gun data obtained by The Washington Post reveal the top crime gun dealers in America for the first time since ...read the full release
• John Lennon: One of a Million Victims of Gun Violence in Just 30 Years
  December 07, 2010 — Washington, DC - Thirty years ago, on December 8, 1980, legendary singer-songwriter John Lennon was shot and killed outside his New York City apartment building ...read the full release
• Wounded Police Officers File Suit Against "No. 1 Crime Gun Dealer in America"
  December 06, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence filed a lawsuit today against Badger Guns of West Milwaukee, Wisconsin, a top seller of ...read the full release
• Brady Center Applauds Obama Nomination of ATF Director
  November 16, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence today applauded the Obama Administration’s announcement that a director has been nominated to oversee the ...read the full release
• Patty Murray's Victory Shows Voters Reject Gun Lobby Extremism
  November 05, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Patty Murray, endorsed by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, defeated three-time statewide candidate, Dino Rossi, who ...read the full release
• Gun Control Supporters From Both Parties Win Senate Seats
  November 03, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Supporters of common sense restrictions on guns, from both political parties, won a number of U.S. Senate seats yesterday. Senator-Elect Mark Kirk ...read the full release
• Incumbent Democrats Supporting Gun Control Win; Those Appeasing Gun Lobby Lose
  November 03, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Twenty-seven Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives who were endorsed by the National Rifle Association were defeated yesterday, while only ...read the full release
• Senator Boxer, A Fighter for Sensible Gun Laws, Shows Clout of Gun Issue in California
  November 03, 2010 — Washington, DC - The issues of guns - an assault weapons ban and the “terror gap” - helped create a voting gap in California that ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Endorses Colleen Hanabusa for U.S. House
  October 29, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today announced its endorsement of Colleen Hanabusa for election to the U.S. House seat from ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign, Brady PAC - Illinois Endorsements
  October 28, 2010 — Washington, DC – The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's leading gun violence prevention organization, along with its Illinois Million Mom March Chapters, ...read the full release
• On Behalf of Wounded Police Officers, Brady Center Files Lawsuit Against Top Seller of Crime Guns
  October 28, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence filed a lawsuit today in the Circuit Court of Milwaukee County against Badger Guns, a ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign, Brady PAC - California Endorsements
  October 26, 2010 — Washington, DC – The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, the nation's leading gun violence prevention organization, along with its California Brady Campaign Chapters, today ...read the full release
• U.S. House Candidate Nan Hayworth Turns Blind Eye to Terror Gap
  October 18, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - In a debate last week with her Democratic opponent, New York Republican Congressional candidate Nan Hayworth incorrectly said people on the terrorist ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Endorses Cedric Richmond For U.S. House
  October 15, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Leaders of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today announced the organization’s endorsement of Cedric Richmond for the U.S. House seat ...read the full release
• Sarah Brady on Christine O'Donnell
  October 14, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Sarah Brady, the honorary chair of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and a Delaware voter, today urged Delaware residents to ...read the full release
• For Senator Gillibrand, "F" From the NRA a Grade to Be Proud Of
  October 01, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about Senator Kirsten Gillibrand earning an F ...read the full release
• Federal Court Rejects Montana Effort to Evade Federal Gun Laws
  September 30, 2010 — Washington, D.C. – Federal district court Judge Donald Molloy late yesterday threw out a lawsuit brought by the Second Amendment Foundation and other “gun rights” ...read the full release
• Fiorina Would Allow Gun Sales to Terrorists
  September 28, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Carly Fiorina, the Republican candidate for the United States Senate from California, opposes pending Federal legislation to give law enforcement the authority ...read the full release
• Gun Violence Dampens Mexican Independence Day Celebrations
  September 15, 2010 — Washington, D.C. -  Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement regarding Mexican Independence Day, celebrations for which ...read the full release
• Justice Department Funds Will Improve Brady Background Checks
  September 14, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The U.S. Justice Department’s announcement yesterday of almost $17 million in grants to eight states to improve their Brady background check systems ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Endorses Kirsten Gillibrand for U.S. Senate
  August 11, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Leaders of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today announced the organization’s endorsement of Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) for election to ...read the full release
• Statement of Paul Helmke on Senate Rejection of Campaign Bill
  July 27, 2010 — Washington, D.C. — Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, released the following statement on the United States Senate’s rejection of ...read the full release
• Virginia Tech Survivors Urge Congress to Act on Closing Gun Show Loophole
  July 13, 2010 — BRADY CAMPAIGN TO PREVENT GUN VIOLENCECOALITION TO STOP GUN VIOLENCEPROTEST EASY GUNS.ORG Washington, D.C. - Survivors and family members of the victims of the Virginia Tech ...read the full release
• Gun Data Shows Weak State Gun Laws Enable Gun Trafficking
  June 10, 2010 — Washington, DC - States with weak gun laws supply guns to criminals in other states at a rate five times higher than dealers in states ...read the full release
• Statement of Paul Helmke on Combating Homegrown Terrorism
  May 27, 2010 — Washington, D.C. – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about the Obama Administration’s National Security Strategy:“Today, ...read the full release
• Statement by Brady President Helmke on Mexico President Calderon's Plea
  May 24, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued this statement today in response to Mexican President Felipe Calderon’s ...read the full release
• Thanks to Rep. Scott for Pledging Hearings on Gun Show Loophole Bill
  May 19, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence and the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence today expressed their appreciation to Congressman Bobby Scott ...read the full release
• Obama White House Should Follow AG Holder's Lead on Terror Gap
  May 07, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Two days ago, when White House Press Secretary Robert Gibbs was asked for the Obama Administration’s position on a bill ...read the full release
• Paul Helmke On Congress Dropping Plan To Strike DC Gun Laws
  April 20, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about the announcement that the District of ...read the full release
• Paul Helmke On DC Voting Rights Legislation, Eviscerating DC's Gun Laws
  April 15, 2010 — Washington, D.C. – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement on the announcement that the U.S. House ...read the full release
• As Deadly Shooting Anniversaries Approach, Rep. Stupak Praised for Support for Closing Gun Show Loophole
  April 13, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - In 1999, Congressman Bart Stupak of Michigan urged that Congress close the gun show loophole, which had allowed two juveniles in Littleton, ...read the full release
• Anniversary of a Gun Tragedy: A President Shot, an Aide's Life Shattered
  March 30, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued this statement today on the 29th anniversary of the shootings ...read the full release
• Paranoid Pentagon Shooter, Denied Guns by Law, Obtains Weapon Through Gun Show Loophole
  March 15, 2010 — Washington, D.C. - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about news reports that John ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Statement On Arguments In U. S. Supreme Court Gun Case
  March 02, 2010 — Washington, DC – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, observed the oral argument today in the case of McDonald v. ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Sends Wishes To Senator Lautenberg For A Speedy Recovery
  February 19, 2010 — Washington, DC – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement on news that New Jersey Senator Frank ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign State Scorecards: Most States Have Weak Gun Laws
  February 18, 2010 — Washington, DC – Most states have weak or non-existent gun laws, helping feed the illegal gun market and allowing the sale of guns without background ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Applauds Buckhorn Grill For Keeping Guns Out Of Restaurants
  February 16, 2010 — Washington, DC –  The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today applauded the recent decision by Buckhorn Grill to protect its customers and staff by ...read the full release
• More Than 25,000 Americans So Far Agree: No 'Room For Guns' In Coffeehouses
  February 11, 2010 — Washington, DC – A Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence petition drive with CREDO Mobile Company to urge the Starbucks Coffee Company to prohibit guns ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Urges Starbucks To Prohibit Guns In Its Retail Outlets
  February 05, 2010 — Washington, DC – Radical gun enthusiasts have begun parading into California restaurants and coffeehouses in recent weeks brazenly displaying handguns.  The gun activists have frightened ...read the full release
• Statement Of Brady President Paul Helmke On Obama Administration Keeping Gun Lobby Language In Budget
  February 02, 2010 — Washington, DC - Ignoring a campaign promise to "repeal the Tiahrt Amendment," the Obama Administration yesterday maintained, in its proposed budget for FY 2011, the ...read the full release
• Statement Of Brady President Paul Helmke On New Nike Kobe Bryant Ad Campaign
  January 30, 2010 — Washington, DC – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about new print ads for Nike featuring ...read the full release
• Virginia Gun Shows On Video: No Background Check, No ID, No Questions
  January 27, 2010 — VIRGINIA MILLION MOM MARCH CHAPTERS OF THE BRADY CAMPAIGNPROTESTEASYGUNS.COM THE VIRGINIA CENTER FOR PUBLIC SAFETYANGEL FUND   CONTACT:   Andy Goddard of MMM-VA at 804-240-5614 or info@mmmrichmondva.org Lori ...read the full release
• Austin Police Right To Urge Criminal Background Checks For All Gun Sales At "Texas Gun Shows"
  January 20, 2010 — Washington, DC -  The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence today offered video evidence to corroborate findings presented by the Austin Police Department ...read the full release
• Weaker Gun Laws, Lack Of Leadership Earn President Obama A Failing Grade
  January 19, 2010 — Washington, DC - In his first year as President, Barack Obama’s continuing concessions to the “guns anywhere” mentality of the gun lobby and lack of ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign's Paul Helmke On This Week's Shootings
  January 08, 2010 — Washington, DC  – Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement about the terrible rampage yesterday of a ...read the full release
• Just The Facts On Gilbert Arenas: If Guilty, He Should Be Punished
  January 05, 2010 — Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement today about Washington Wizards basketball player Gilbert ...read the full release
• Gun Owners, NRA Members Once Again Show Strong Support For Reasonable Gun Restrictions
  December 11, 2009 — Washington, DC  – A new poll commissioned by the Mayors Against Illegal Guns, and conducted by Republican pollster Frank Luntz, confirms surveys conducted as far ...read the full release
• Guns On Amtrak: Negotiators Address Some Safety Concerns
  December 10, 2009 — Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, today commented on new legislative language that would require Amtrak passengers ...read the full release
• Brady Praises Senator Lautenberg For Bill On Records Destruction
  December 01, 2009 — Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, issued the following statement today on the introduction of legislation by ...read the full release
• Dayton Gun Show Illustrates Deadly Risk Of Unregulated Sales
  November 25, 2009 — Washington, DC - On August 15, Colin Goddard walked into Bill Goodman’s Gun & Knife Show in Dayton with an Ohio resident.  Goddard, 24, was ...read the full release
• Brady Campaign Applauds Gillibrand-McCarthy Bill To Crack Down On Illegal Guns
  November 24, 2009 — Washington, DC - Paul Helmke, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence, today applauded a bill to be jointly introduced by U.S. Senator ...read the full release
• Brady Center, Police Groups Urge Supreme Court To Protect Gun Laws From Constitutional Attack
  November 23, 2009 — Washington, DC - The Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence, joined by several national law enforcement groups, will be filing a friend of the court ...read the full release
• VA Tech Survivor Tracks Shady Gun Sellers With Hidden Camera
  November 18, 2009 — Washington, DC - A critically wounded Virginia Tech student started turning his personal experience into a campaign for the public good this past summer. By ...read the full release
• Vast Majority of Virginians Support Closing Gun Show Loophole, Says Poll
  October 19, 2009 — Washington, D.C. - A new poll says 80 percent of likely voters in Virginia support closing the gun show loophole.  Virginians from across the state, ...read the full release
• U.S.-Mexico Task Force Calls For Strengthening U.S. Gun Laws
  October 16, 2009 — Washington, DC  – A report released Tuesday by the Bi-national Task Force on the U.S.-Mexico Border recommended improving security in the border region, in part ...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