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Social Issues - Gun Control

Great Web Sites

  • Handgun Control - Center to Prevent Handgun Violence
    This is the official site of the organization founded by Sarah Brady. Here you'll find news, research, and ways to become involved.
  • Student Pledge Against Gun Violence
    Read about the student pledge and learn about activities, curricula, tallies, and resources for getting your school or group involved in ending gun violence.
  • Violence Policy Center
    This informative site tacks current policy and legislation and uses news stories to advocate gun control. Contains information on firearms with regard to the elderly, women, and youth.
  • Gunfree
    Another advocacy organization that fights for legislation to increase gun control.
  • The National Rifle Association of America
    Another anti-gun-control lobbying group. Here you'll find news about gun issues, legislative alerts, safety information and more.
  • Brady Handgun Protection Act
    This is the full text of the Brady Handgun Protection Act.

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