Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act

The Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act, also known as the Brady Bill, was passed by Congress and signed into law by President Bill Clinton on November 30, 1993.

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Congress - President Bill Clinton - November 30 - 1993

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The act was named after James Brady, who was shot by John Hinckley, Jr. during an attempted assassination of President Ronald Reagan on March 30, 1981.

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James Brady - John Hinckley, Jr. - Assassination - President Ronald Reagan - March 30 - 1981

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