UMD Holds Gun Violence Protest

Tools

By KBJR News 1

Story Published: Apr 16, 2008 at 9:29 PM CST

Story Updated: Apr 17, 2008 at 10:21 AM CST

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.

Add a comment

Name:

Comment: 1000 Characters Left

Northland's NewsCenter: News, Weather, Sports and its affiliated companies are not responsible for the content of comments posted or for anything arising out of use of the above comments or other interaction among the users. We reserve the right to screen, refuse to post, remove or edit user-generated content at any time and for any or no reason in our absolute and sole discretion without prior notice, although we have no duty to do so or to monitor any Public Forum.

More Good Stuff

Advertisement

Weather

Icon
Current Temp 14.0 °F
Light Snow Fog/Mist
Wind : North at 10.4 MPH (9 KT)
Humidity : 88 %
Pressure : 1025.7 mb
More Weather
MLS
HOME SEARCH
MLS Area
Bedrooms:
Price:
Zip:

On Demand

YouNews

This content requires the latest Adobe Flash Player and a browser with JavaScript enabled. Click here for a free download of the latest Adobe Flash Player.

Stock Quotes
Local Business Dir