Tag Archives: The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence

Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Releases Dodgy Poll on Starbucks Open Carry Policy

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Robert Farago

Whenever I’m confronted (confronted I tell you) by a poll from an advocacy group, I pay attention to the man behind the curtain. Only in this case—The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence’s survey on whether or not Starbucks should … Continue reading →

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Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence Takes Aim At Eddy the Eagle

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Robert Farago

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Violence doesn’t like Eddy the Eagle. Neither do I; the bird’s eyebrow work creeps me out. But the Brady Bunch have a different beef. They agree with The Violence Policy Center that “The primary goal … Continue reading →

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Million Mom March Against Gun Violence Set for Saturday

Posted on May 6, 2010 by Robert Farago

Gun violence is a horrible thing. When an innocent person is shot and killed by a gun, whether legal or illegal, friends, family, colleagues and society at large feel the ballistic butterfly effect. Many lives are ruined. The emotional pain resonates … Continue reading →

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How The Brady Campaign Wins Friends and Influences People. Or Not.

Posted on April 30, 2010 by Robert Farago
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NRA Fights Pittsburgh Stolen Gun Ordinance

Posted on April 21, 2010 by Robert Farago

The [Pittsburgh] Post Gazette reports that the National Rifle Association (NRA) is fighting against a city ordinance that requires gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms within 24 hours of noticing that they’re missing.  Well, the lobby group wants … Continue reading →

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Brady Campaign: 2nd Amendment Rallies Trigger Violence and Vice Versa

Posted on April 4, 2010 by Robert Farago

As TTAG reported, the Huffington Post has launched a media meme equating the April 19th Second Amendment March with all manner of domestic terrorism and spree killing. In an editorial entitled April is “National Gun Violence Prevention Month,“ the Brady … Continue reading →

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Brady Bunch Going the Way of the Dodo?

Posted on April 1, 2010 by Brad Kozak

The fine folks over at Snowflakes in Hell have a post today about the dire straights of the Brady anti-gun organization, vis á vis donations v. expenses. On the one hand, I’m thrilled. On the other hand, this IS April … Continue reading →

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