Two important court victories against the gun lobby 28FEB13

THE nra has paid for political whores on Capital Hill and in state legislatures and governors offices across the country, but they don't yet control all the courts. Here are two significant victories fought for in the courts by the Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence. If you can make a donation to make it possible for the Brady Campaign to keep fighting in the courts as well as legislatures for all of us.....

Two Important Court Victories Against the Gun Lobby Dear Friend, For years, we've won important battles against the NRA and the gun lobby in courts, paving the way for significant life-saving reforms. Last Friday, the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence won two key court cases — in the heart of "gun country." Today — thanks in part to supporters of our Legal Action Project — I'm pleased to report two major victories against the gun lobby. In Peterson v. Garcia, I faced off against the gun lobby's top lawyer and the NRA in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit. We drew a conservative panel of judges in Denver, which some thought was a sure sign we'd lose the case. Instead, the judges unanimously rejected the gun lobby's arguments and agreed with the Brady Center, ruling last week that the Second Amendment does not prevent law enforcement from keeping hidden handguns off the streets of Denver. This landmark ruling sets new law in the Mountain States. It also creates important precedent that will support gun laws nationwide. On the same day, Alaska's Supreme Court set a new precedent by siding with the Brady Center in Kim v. Coxe. The decision is a wake-up call for gun industry reform. Kim v. Coxe was a case we brought on behalf of a victim of gun violence. Simone Kim was killed by a drug-addicted criminal who bought his murder weapon from an irresponsible gun dealer. I argued that the dealer should be held accountable for negligently supplying Simone's killer. The Supreme Court justices listened, then reversed a prior dismissal of the case. As a result, Simone Kim's family will finally get the opportunity to prove their case in court. These court victories demonstrate that when the Brady Center takes on the gun lobby in court, we can beat them — even in the heart of gun country. Will you sustain this important work with a tax-deductible gift to support the Legal Action Project? From Alaska to Colorado, we are convincing courts that our Second Amendment allows for sensible gun laws — and irresponsible gun companies can be held liable to victims. But there is so much more that needs to be done. Please make your gift today. Help the Brady Center represent victims and their families, hold irresponsible dealers accountable in court, and defend strong gun laws nationwide. Thanks in advance for your most generous gift to sustain our work. Sincerely, Jonathan E. Lowy, Director Legal Action Project Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence Simone Kim (above), from Anchorage, AK, was shot and killed by a drug-addicted ex-con who bought his murder weapon from an irresponsible gun dealer. We won the first battle in this case. Now your gift to the Legal Action Project will help ensure we're ready to present a powerful case, fight for justice, and give the Kim family some measure of closure. DONATE FORWARD FACEBOOK IT!

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