UMD Holds Gun Violence Protest

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UMD Holds Gun Violence Protest

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Apr 16, 2008 at 10:29 PM CDT

Story Updated: Apr 17, 2008 at 11:21 AM CDT

Nearly 30 individuals laid down at UMD today to take a stand against gun violence.

The "Brady Campaign" and dozens of "Million Mom March" chapters across the country organized the protest and the goal was quite clear.

"To do something to honor the victims and to encourage our country to do something about the continued gun violence especially in college and high school shootings."

30,000 people in the U-S are killed by guns each year.

Organizers of today's protest say Gun violence can be reduced by requiring mandatory reports of lost or stolen guns, background checks, and safe gun storage.

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