Harry Tuttle
March 2, 2004, 10:52 AM
Brady Campaign: Senator Allen Breaks His Pledge, Says He'll Vote to
Allow Assault Weapons Ban to Expire
3/1/04 7:09:00 PM
To: State and City Desk
Contact: Peter Hamm of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
united with the Million Mom March, 202-289-5792
WASHINGTON, March 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senator Allen today discarded
his commitment and announced he'll vote against reauthorizing the
assault weapons ban. If the ban expires in September, Uzis and AK-47s
will once again be readily available on the streets of Richmond,
Hampton and Fairfax.
The landmark 1994 law has reduced the availability of rapid- fire
military-style weapons. A report released yesterday shows use of the
weapons in connection with crimes has plunged statistically since the
ban became effective in 1995.
"Senator Allen has reneged on a firm, unambiguous campaign pledge,"
said Michael Barnes, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun
Violence united with the Million Mom March. "He has broken his
promise to the people of Virginia."
Just months ago, packing.org, a gun rights group, published a letter
from Allen saying he supported the ban. "When I campaigned for the
United States Senate, I made a commitment to the people of Virginia
that I would support reauthorization of the Assault Weapons Ban in
its current form," Allen wrote. "However, I want to emphasize that I
do not support any additions to the existing law, such as adding more
guns and ammunition to the list."
The bill being voted on tomorrow is a straight reauthorization of the
existing assault weapons ban.
http://www.usnewswire.com/
Allow Assault Weapons Ban to Expire
3/1/04 7:09:00 PM
To: State and City Desk
Contact: Peter Hamm of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence
united with the Million Mom March, 202-289-5792
WASHINGTON, March 1 /U.S. Newswire/ -- Senator Allen today discarded
his commitment and announced he'll vote against reauthorizing the
assault weapons ban. If the ban expires in September, Uzis and AK-47s
will once again be readily available on the streets of Richmond,
Hampton and Fairfax.
The landmark 1994 law has reduced the availability of rapid- fire
military-style weapons. A report released yesterday shows use of the
weapons in connection with crimes has plunged statistically since the
ban became effective in 1995.
"Senator Allen has reneged on a firm, unambiguous campaign pledge,"
said Michael Barnes, President of the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun
Violence united with the Million Mom March. "He has broken his
promise to the people of Virginia."
Just months ago, packing.org, a gun rights group, published a letter
from Allen saying he supported the ban. "When I campaigned for the
United States Senate, I made a commitment to the people of Virginia
that I would support reauthorization of the Assault Weapons Ban in
its current form," Allen wrote. "However, I want to emphasize that I
do not support any additions to the existing law, such as adding more
guns and ammunition to the list."
The bill being voted on tomorrow is a straight reauthorization of the
existing assault weapons ban.
http://www.usnewswire.com/