`` Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act '' went into effect 20 years ago . Sarah Brady : The law , which honors her husband , requires background checks . It also bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Brady background checks fell short . Brady : Congress needs to finish the job the Brady law so effectively started in 1981 .
`` Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act '' went into effect 20 years ago . Sarah Brady : The law , which honors her husband , requires background checks . It also bans assault weapons and high-capacity magazines that can hold more than 10 rounds of ammunition. Brady : Congress needs to finish the job the Brady law so effectively started in 1981 .