Gabby Giffords Speaks to the Senate About Gun Control (Pictures)

By Richard A. Bloom

Updated: January 30, 2013 | 4:59 p.m.
January 30, 2013 | 3:03 p.m.

Advocates for gun safety and the National Rifle Association faced off at a Senate Judiciary hearing, "What Should America Do About Gun Violence?"

Both sides gave testimony supporting their positions during the hearing on Jan. 30, 2013. Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, a gun-violence victim, made a surprise appearance to give her testimony.

Former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, escorted by Sens. Patrick Leahy and Chuck Grassley, stops for a kiss from Sen. Richard Blumenthal on her way to testify before the Judiciary Committee. (Richard A. Bloom)

Gabrielle Giffords, accompanied by her husband, Mark Kelly, prepares to testify on gun violence at a Senate Judiciary hearing. (Richard A. Bloom)

Sen. Ted Cruz watches Gabrielle Giffords testify at a Senate Judiciary hearing on Jan. 30. (Richard A. Bloom)

Photographers at the hearing, "What Should America Do About Gun Violence?" (Richard A. Bloom)

Mark Kelly, husband of Gabrielle Giffords, testifies on gun violence at a Senate Judiciary hearing. (Richard A. Bloom)

David Keene, president of the National Rifle Association, watches the proceedings at a Senate Judiciary hearing. (Richard A. Bloom)

Chairman Patrick Leahy presses NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre to answer his question on Jan.30, 2013 at the "What Should America Do About Gun Violence?" hearing. (Richard A. Bloom)

NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre responds to questioning from Judiciary Committee Chair Patrick Leahy on Jan. 30, 2013. (Richard A. Bloom)

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