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New Yorkers Against Gun Violence Endorses Bramson
Cites Bramson’s Common Sense Solutions to Gun
Control
Press Release
( October 31, 2002
) Citing Noam Bramson’s pledge to be a strong
advocate for gun safety laws, New Yorkers Against Gun
Violence (NYAGV) endorsed Bramson for the State Assembly.
“We need Noam Bramson in Albany,” said Andy
Pelosi, Executive Director of NYAGV. “Mr. Bramson
will protect our families and communities by fighting
for common sense gun safety measures, including a state-wide
child access prevention law, standards for child safety
locks, tougher restrictions on gun trafficking, better
background checks for rifles and long guns, and other
priorities important to New Yorkers.”
“I am honored to receive NYAGV’s endorsement,”
said Bramson. “I look forward to working with
NYAGV and other gun safety advocates to protect New
York’s families.”
Bramson’s opponent, Assemblyman Ron Tocci, has
received $1500 in campaign contributions from the National
Rifle Association, including $250 as recently as 2000.
At the same time, Mr. Tocci voted repeatedly against
banning assault weapons, against requiring two forms
of ID for the purchase of a shotgun or rifle, against
raising the minimum age for a firearm license to 21,
and against restricting sales at gun shows to licensed
dealers.
In an October 29th League of Women Voters debate in
New Rochelle, Tocci stated that he had voted for “all
reasonable” gun control laws in Albany. NYAGV’s
endorsement of Bramson demonstrates that the leading
gun control advocates in New York have a very different
view of the Assemblyman’s record.
“Unlike my opponent, I will be a leader on gun
safety issues and I would never accept even a
penny from the National Rifle Association,” added
Bramson.
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