James Brady
publication date: Thursday, January 31, 2008 (part of Round XXXIII)
category: 
Justice
clue: I may have to run a criminal background check before I approve your guess, but at least you don't have the five-day waiting period any more.
explanation: Brady was paralyzed in an assassination attempt against President Reagan, and thereafter became an advocate for gun control. The "Brady Bill," enacted in his name, once mandated a five-day waiting period before purchasing a handgun, and now requires a background check. more…
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, Samir Mehta, Justin Woods, Joanna Woods, Matthew Preston, Denise Sawicki, Mike Rothstein, Steve Dunn, Amy Austin, Mike Eberhart, Aaron Shurtleff, Dave Mitzman, Elliot Farney, Tony Peters, Scott Horowitz, Lori Lancaster, Walter Chesser, Shawn Brandt, Greg Bair, Jim Kraus, Allison Bair, Jesse Vengrove, Joanne Martin, and Eric Wallhagen
Similar Goos
Greg 'The Hammer' Valentine
This tool-themed wrestler was known for nailing his opponents. Go »
Melky Cabrera
Even out in death valley, he always delivers in sterling fashion. Go »
Dean Koontz
This intense thrillmaster is afraid of nothing, except the offspring of demons and Mary Shelley's monster. Go »
Ben Stiller
This gym-class (super)hero with a famous father must have cracked up his friends playing dodgeball. Go »
James Randi
He'll give you one million dollars if you can guess this goo using psychic powers. Go »
