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Senator John McCain with Some Straight Talk on Gun Safety

Responding to reports that over 40,000 students bring guns to U.S. schools each year, Senator John McCain appeared on 2,500 movie screens in Spring 2001 to urge parents and children to save lives by keeping guns locked up and out of schools.

The Americans For Gun Safety Foundation spent $250,000 on the unprecedented movie theater public service campaign. The 30-second announcement by McCain, R-AZ, was shown for four weeks beginning May 18, 2001 in theaters in 210 cities in 44 states.

"In this great country, owning a gun is a right that carries responsibilities. Yet, every year over 40,000 kids bring guns to school.

"As adults, we owe it to our children to be responsible by keeping our guns locked up.

"And kids, if someone is talking about using a gun, do the right thing. Tell a parent or teacher. Because what you do today, may save a friend's life tomorrow.

"And to learn more, go online to the Americans for Gun Safety Foundation."

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