ICYMI: Jim Gray Calls on Rand Paul to Ban Gun Sales to Suspected Terrorists

Press Release

Yesterday, Lexington Mayor and U.S. Senate candidate Jim Gray challenged Senator Rand Paul to support closing the terror loophole. This past December, Paul voted against preventing suspected terrorists from purchasing weapons. As lawmakers in Washington renew their push to close the loophole, Gray calls on Senator Paul to reverse his position.

LEXINGTON HERALD-LEADER HEADLINE: "Jim Gray Challenges Rand Paul To Block Gun Sales To Suspected Terrorists."

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"This is not going to compromise the rights of law-abiding citizens," Gray said. "This
legislation was supported by so many in the Congress and the overwhelming amount of
Americans support legislation which would prevent criminals and terrorists and those
with mental disabilities from owning and having guns. This is common sense, and this is
where we ought to go with this legislation. This is a step forward."

Gray said he does not favor a general ban on the sale of military-style assault rifles or
other weapons, but he wants restrictions imposed on who can legally buy the weapons.
Criminals, terrorists and the mentally ill should not be able to purchase a gun, he said.

"This would be a step forward to prevent it from occurring the next time," he said. "I'm
the mayor of a city. I have seen guns in the hands of criminals. And now we're concerned
about this in a so much more significant way, in the hands of terrorists. We must take
steps, we must take action."

[Lexington Herald-Leader, 6/15/16]

MORE LOCAL HEADLINES:

WKMS: "Gray Urges Action On Terrorist Related Gun Legislation." [WKMS, 6/15/16]

WKYT: "Gray Calls On Paul To Support Tougher Gun Legislation." [WKYT, 6/15/16]

WTVQ: "Gray Calls On Congress, Paul To Close Loophole In Gun Sales." [WTVQ, 6/15/16]

WDRB: "Democrat Jim Gray Calls On Sen. Rand Paul To Back Anti-Terrorism Gun Control Bill." [WDRB, 6/15/16]

WHAS: "Jim Gray Accuses Rand Paul Of Protecting "Radical Islam' With Gun Vote." [WHAS, 6/15/16]

LEX 18: "Politicians Debate Legislation Allowing People On "No-Fly' List To Buy Guns." [LEX 18, 6/15/16]

WEKU: "Gray Calls For Action On Assault Weapon Legislation." [WEKU, 6/15/16]

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