Reuters: on Gun Control


George W. Bush: Raise legal age for guns to 21; ban certain ammo

Bush said he supported efforts in the Republican-led Congress to raise the legal age for purchase of a handgun to 21 from 18 and to ban large ammunition clips.
Source: Reuters, "Bush favors raising." Aug 27, 1999

George W. Bush: $1.6M TX campaign, "Gun Crime Means Hard Time."

Announced he was allocating $1.6 million in state funds to a new initiative to crack down on gun crime. Bush said $1.28 million will be used to pay for the appointment of eight special prosecutors who will vigorously prosecute criminals who use guns within the framework of existing laws. Another $360,000 will be used to fund a public awareness campaign aimed at reducing gun violence under the slogan "Gun Crime Means Hard Time."
Source: Hilary Hylton, Reuters Sep 21, 1999

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