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“To me, the only reason for guns in civilian hands is for sporting purposes.”

Quote by Sarah Brady

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Sarah Brady, a political campaigner, was born on February 6, 1942, and passed away on April 3, 2015. She became actively involved in political activities after her husband James Brady was shot during a presidential speech in 1981, advocating for gun control legislation. more

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