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New Report Details Reagan's Efforts on Behalf of Assault Weapons Ban
8/27/2004
Press Release
Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
1023 15th St. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
www.csgv.org
Contact:
Blaine Rummel
Phone: 202-408-0061
Reagan ensured passage of ban, which is set to expire next month unless President Bush acts
Washington, DC - The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence today (Wednesday) released "Reagan's Gun Legacy," a report detailing the Gipper's surprising efforts to pass the federal assault weapons ban and other gun laws, including the Brady Bill. The Educational Fund released the report on the eve of the Republican National Convention, where conservatives will no doubt pay homage to the 40th President.
The full report, including Ronald Reagan's record and rhetoric on the gun issue, can be accessed here http://www.csgv.org/document.cfm?documentID=285.
The conservative icon, who Guns & Ammo Magazine once referred to as "The Gun Owner's Champion," was instrumental in passing several gun safety laws, including the landmark assault weapons ban and Brady Law. In rebukes to the gun lobby, Ronald Reagan:
Directly lobbied members of the House of Representatives to support the 1994 federal Assault Weapons Ban. The ban passed by only two votes; at least two House members publicly credited Reagan's direct appeals for their "aye" votes.
Personally urged Members of Congress in the early 1990s to pass the Brady Law, a major gun safety initiative vigorously opposed by the gun lobby.
Banned cop-killer bullets, undetectable handguns, and the manufacture and sale of machine guns.
"This report details how, on many occasions, Ronald Reagan put public safety above the extreme interests of the gun lobby," said Joshua Horwitz, Executive Director of the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence. "President Reagan's actions stand in stark contrast to those of the current President. President Bush has repeatedly promised to ban assault weapons, yet has refused to lift a finger to save the ban."
The assault weapons ban is scheduled to expire on September 13 unless President Bush and Congress act.
Date of Release: August 25, 2004
8/27/2004
Press Release
Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence
1023 15th St. NW, Suite 600
Washington, DC 20005
www.csgv.org
Contact:
Blaine Rummel
Phone: 202-408-0061
Reagan ensured passage of ban, which is set to expire next month unless President Bush acts
Washington, DC - The Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence today (Wednesday) released "Reagan's Gun Legacy," a report detailing the Gipper's surprising efforts to pass the federal assault weapons ban and other gun laws, including the Brady Bill. The Educational Fund released the report on the eve of the Republican National Convention, where conservatives will no doubt pay homage to the 40th President.
The full report, including Ronald Reagan's record and rhetoric on the gun issue, can be accessed here http://www.csgv.org/document.cfm?documentID=285.
The conservative icon, who Guns & Ammo Magazine once referred to as "The Gun Owner's Champion," was instrumental in passing several gun safety laws, including the landmark assault weapons ban and Brady Law. In rebukes to the gun lobby, Ronald Reagan:
Directly lobbied members of the House of Representatives to support the 1994 federal Assault Weapons Ban. The ban passed by only two votes; at least two House members publicly credited Reagan's direct appeals for their "aye" votes.
Personally urged Members of Congress in the early 1990s to pass the Brady Law, a major gun safety initiative vigorously opposed by the gun lobby.
Banned cop-killer bullets, undetectable handguns, and the manufacture and sale of machine guns.
"This report details how, on many occasions, Ronald Reagan put public safety above the extreme interests of the gun lobby," said Joshua Horwitz, Executive Director of the Educational Fund to Stop Gun Violence. "President Reagan's actions stand in stark contrast to those of the current President. President Bush has repeatedly promised to ban assault weapons, yet has refused to lift a finger to save the ban."
The assault weapons ban is scheduled to expire on September 13 unless President Bush and Congress act.
Date of Release: August 25, 2004