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Bush Urged to Renew Assault Weapon Ban

HeadlineSep 07, 2004

The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence has taken out a full-page ad in the New York Times today calling on President Bush to renew the ban on Uzis, AK-47s and other assault weapons. The ban expires on Sept. 13. The ad features photos of Presidents Gerald Ford, Jimmy Carter, Ronald Reagan and Bill Clinton. The text reads: “Four Presidents helped pass the assault weapons ban. One president is blocking its renewal.”

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