But after he was critically injured in the assassination attempt on President Reagan s life, his nickname took on a new significance. Jim was still big and lovable, but in recovering from the shooting and fighting to pass the Brady bill, Jim demonstrated the strength and courage of a bear. The Bear is not just our logo, it is also in the form of a gold lapel pin, worn by those who have committed themselves to ending handgun violence by remembering CPHV in their estate plans. What You Need to Know About Writing Your Will. And don t forget the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence when you are preparing or updating your will.
Bequests are the foundation of our small, but increasing, endowment.
And our endowment provides a dependable, steady stream of income each year to counter the well-funded assaults of the NRA and to respond to unforeseen events, such as the horrific shootings at Columbine High School in Colorado. YOU can leave a legacy for a safer, saner America. By building the Center's permanent endowment, Society members will help perpetuate its life-saving programs well into the 21st century. Brady Society Members also realize signifigant estate tax benefits by making aprovision for the Center in their will. We at the Center to Prevent Handgun Violence thank you for your support.