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LEAA AND H.R. 218 : THE COMPLETE STORY
From co-authoring H.R. 218 with Rep. Randy "Duke" Cunningham, LEAA has remained a dedicated and vocal proponent for improving the safety of law enforcement officers and their families.
IN THE 108th CONGRESS (JAN. 2003- DEC. 2004)
LEAA Working for Your Views
LEAA Advisor, Fall 2002
H.R. 218 (S.2480) Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
November 14, 2002 S.2480 passes with a uninanimous vote!
Sensenbrenner Immobilizes H.R. 218
LEAA Advisor, Winter 2002 Obstructionist legislator works to keep cops in danger.
H.R. 218 (S.253) Passes Senate Judiciary Committee
March 6, 2003 The #1 priority of rank-and-file cops passes major legislative hurdle.
IN THE 107th CONGRESS (JAN. 2001- DEC. 2002)
H.R. 218: New Congress, More Sponsors, Fresh Challenges
Shield, Summer 2001
H.R. 218 is Moving Ahead
LEAA Advisor, Summer 2001 With the White House on board, progress made on H.R. 218
More Officers Defend Themselves
Fall 2001 Ongoing proof why H.R. 218 will save lives.
H.R. 218: SPECIAL UPDATE
Shield, Spring 2002
H.R. 218: Newest Development
Shield, Spring 2002
Letter from Jim Fotis
Spring 2002
A Political Gunfight
The Washington Times, May 9, 2002
LEAA testifies before Congress on H.R. 218
July 23, 2002 Homeland Security's best-kept secret, H.R. 218 would arm nearly 1.5 million qualified off-duty and retired officers nationwide-- at NO cost to the taxpayer!
The Right to Bear Arms
Police magazine, July 2002
IN THE 106th CONGRESS (JAN. 1999- DEC. 2000)
HCI Publicly Attacks H.R. 218
Shield, Fall 1998 Sarah Brady exploits law enforcement to fight cop-saving bill
Fighting for Right To Carry Legislation
LEAA Advisor, Fall 1998 LEAA greets the 106th Congress with a persistent message: H.R. 218 will save lives.
H.R. 218's Success is Just the Tip of the Iceberg
Shield, Summer 1999, H.R. 218 proves it has Bi-Partisan support.
H.R. 218 Forges Ahead
LEAA Advisor, Fall 1999 Still including retired officers, H.R. 218 pushes forward.
H.R. 218 Re-Emerges in New Congress
Shield, Winter 1999
A Tale of Two Cops
Shield, Spring 2000 The continuing need for H.R. 218
After Eight Years of Silence...
LEAA Advisor, Summer 2000 Support of H.R. 218 is a hollow promise. On the campaign trail, Al Gore endorses the concept of concealed carry for active and retired cops.
Passing H.R. 218: It All Begins On November 7, 2000
October 2000
Police Associations Supporting H.R. 218
October 2000 At the end of the 106th Congress, 75 Police Associations backed H.R. 218
Congressional Sponsors of H.R. 218
October 2000 At the end of the 106th Congress, 168 stood in support.
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