She said she was unable to get her gun because it was in her vehicle. She was very nice and took the time to talk and answer questions. Religiopolitical talk in a comment on my blogs facebook, i mention this experience as a stark reminder of where we should be focusing our attention. New book now available from lubys to the legislature one womans fight against gun control. A chiropractor named suzanna gratia hupp watched her. David barton talks about the controversy surrounding his book the. But when she escaped, why didnt she get it and shoot him once she was able to. The following is the third of three abridged excerpts from jan reids new book.
Texas state representative, suzanna gratia hupp, whose parents were killed by an insane gunman while her gun was out in the car, gives very moving and bold testimony about the real reason that the second amendment was designed to protect our godgiven right to keep and bear arms. The debate over gun control is a complex and compelling one that has created a deep divide between gun rights and gun control supporters. Richards sets a politically fateful course on guns. I also have a question concerning suzanna gratiahupp and the massacre at the lubys. That video put me back on track to get my carry permit, choose a weapon, develop a training program and decide on a carry method. After surviving the lubys shooting in 1991, hupp became a leading advocate of an individuals right to carry a concealed weapon. Suzanna gratiahupp explains 2nd amendment to congress on october 16, 1991, hennard drove his 1987 ford ranger pickup truck through the front window of a lubys cafeteria at 1705 east central texas expressway in killeen, yelled this is what bell county has done to me. Suzanna gratiahupp, a survivor of the attack, later testified before congress regarding the incident. Suzanna hupp s powerful testimony on the importance of the.
The mass shooting at lubys cafeteria in central texas made news around the world and turned an unknown chiropractor into a national champion for the right of ordinary citizens to carry guns for selfdefense. Nov 11, 2007 i also have a question concerning suzanna gratia hupp and the massacre at the lubys. Oct 04, 2012 richards sets a politically fateful course on guns. Someday you may be in suzanna gratia hupps shoes wishing that you had a firearm to protect yourself or your family. True accounts of selfdefense chris bird, suzanna gratia hupp on. In an instance from 1991, suzanna gratia hupp and her parents were having lunch at lubys cafeteria in killeen, texas when a mass shooting took place in the cafeteria. Look into it lubys massacre survivor advocates concealed carry. Hupp had actually brought a handgun to the lubys cafeteria that. Ironically she had decided against carrying a small revolverthat could have dramatically changed the days eventsin her purse that day out of a fear of losing her chiropractors license if caught possessing a weapon. Suzanna gratia hupp explains meaning of 2nd amendment how a politician stands on the second amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs. The perpetrator, george hennard, drove his pickup truck through the front window of the restaurant. She was a survivor of the 1991 lubys shooting, where both of her parents were killed. Suzanna gratia hupp state representative former r texas laurence h.
Arrests of and forced interventions on pregnant women in the united states, 19732005. Disarmed by washington dc bureaucrats, suzanna gratia hupp tells them, to their faces the consequences of gun control. Also, i had the privilege of meeting suzanna gratiahupp on june 16, 2010. Many years later, gratiahupps testimony only seems to gain relevance as an indictment against ineffective, virtuesignaling gun control legislation. Suzanna gratia hupp if you have to pick just one issue to run with in texas, the second amendment is a pretty good bet. Suzanna gratiahupp and john gorena please buy suzanna gratiahupps book. Suzanna gratia hupp rlampasas, argued against the bill. Suzanna gratia hupp saw both her parents murdered that day. Jun 24, 2010 suzanna gratia hupp, whose parents were killed by an insane gunman while her gun was out in the car, gives very moving and bold testimony about the real reason for the second amendment.
She is a recipient of the national rifle associations sybil. It can be hard to find good resources that present multiple viewpoints on issues like this, and provide quotable sources. Also, try looking up quites that deal more with womens defense or safety, rather than specifically focusing on gun rights. Hupp had actually brought a handgun to the lubys cafeteria that day, but had left it in her vehicle due to the laws in force at the time, forbidding citizens from carrying firearms. Suzanna gratiahupp, whose parents were killed by an insane gunman while her gun was out in the car, gives very moving and bold testimony about the real reason for the second amendment.
Suzanna gratia hupp born 1958 or 1959 is an american politician who served in the texas house of representatives from november 15, 1996 until january 9. Also, try looking up quites that deal more with womens defense or. Suzanna gratia hupp born 1958 or 1959 is an american politician who served in the texas house of representatives from november 15, 1996 until january 9, 2007 as a republican. From lubys to the legislature is an account of one womans experience from surviving the massacre at a texas cafeteria where her parents lost. The dallas morning news, by paul cobler original article. Her book is essential reading for the gun community on several levels. Privateer publications from lubys to the legislature. Arrests of and forced interventions on pregnant women in. During the shooting, he approached suzanna gratia hupp and her parents. Webster director johns hopkins university bloomberg school of public health.
Gun control right to own guns, suzanna gratiahupp from. Texas mass shooting survivor lobbies congress for less gun control. Suzanna gratia hupp explains meaning of 2nd amendment. Jan 17, 20 he stalked, shot, and killed 23 people and wounded another 20 before committing suicide. Gun rights and gun control multnomah county library. Suzanna gratia hupp born january 1, 1959 is a former republican party member of the texas house of representatives, who represented traditionally democratic party bell county, texas, burnet county, and lampasas county, texas for ten years from 19972007. Suzanna gratia hupp gun control testimony this is my response to a youtube video of congressional or senate testimony that was making the rounds in the wake of the recent shootingsthat was a number of years old. Suzanna hupp testifying to congress on why good americans obeying bad gun laws leads to death and suffering. First make sure you are using the new player right click anywhere in the video window an overlay should appear that begins with the text powered by. Suzanna gratia hupp former member of the texas house of representatives discusses gun rights and her new book, from lubys to the. She is a former licensed chiropractor and a former member of the texas house of representatives. That video put me back on track to get my carry permit, choose a weapon, develop a training program and decide on a. Suzanna gratiahupp survivor of the lubys restaurant massacre, killeen, tx 101691 both her parents were murdered in the massacre edited by.
Ive never met suzanna, but cannot help but admire and respect her. Throw in jesus, and youve got the best combination since bread and. One womans fight against gun control although it is apparent that suzanna gratia hupp is not a professional writer, her biographical account of the lubys massacre in killeen, texas, on october 16, 1991, is a frank, downtoearth narrative of the event, the rise of the texas concealed handgun law. Aug 27, 2008 suzanna gratia hupp explains meaning of 2nd amendment how a politician stands on the second amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of. The lubys shooting, also known as the lubys massacre, was a mass shooting that took place on october 16, 1991, at a lubys cafeteria in killeen, texas. Suzanna hupp explains upon whose hands is the blood youtube.
New video player release an improved clipping interface. Suzanna gratia hupp gun control testimony this is my response to a youtube video of congressional or senate testimony that was making the rounds in the wake of the recent shootingsthat was a number of years old 1 its worse than irrelevant. Suzanna gratia hupp testifying to congress on why good americans obeying bad gun laws leads to death and suffering. Suzanna gratia hupps testimony to congress relating the lubys cafeteria massacre had almost as profound an impact on me as the virginia tech massacre. Her parents would be well pleased and rightfully proud. He quickly shot and killed 23 people, and wounded 27 others.
The start time is the currently defined start of your clip. Dec 12, 2008 pretty good copy of suzanna gratia hupp congressional testimony posted by johnjacobh on december 12, 2008 many grainy copies of segments of this testimony floating around, this is one of the most comprehensive and clearest i have seen. The lubys massacre interview with suzanna gratia hupp 1992. Look into it lubys massacre survivor advocates concealed. The book is much more than the story of the lubys massacre that occurred in october of 1991. Lubys massacre truck photo, in october of 1991 what was, up to that time, one of the largest mass shootings in u. Hupp is recognized as a leading advocate for the second amendment to the united states constitution and an individuals right to. Gratiahupp, a chiropractor and competitive handgun shooter regretfully obeyed the texas law forbidding the carrying. Pretty good copy of suzanna gratiahupp congressional testimony posted by johnjacobh on december 12, 2008 many grainy copies of segments of this testimony floating around, this is one of the most comprehensive and clearest i have seen.
Through our network of caring and qualified instructors, events, clinics, and training opportunities, we offer women the ability to improve their marksmanship and make new friends. Suzanna gratia hupp, center, consoles an unidentified victim at the scene of the lubys cafeteria shooting on oct. He stalked, shot, and killed 23 people and wounded another 20 before committing suicide. An excellent electronic resource is opposing viewpoints in context. Suzanna gratia hupps book, from lubys to the legislature one womans fight against gun control. Hupp is recognized as a leading advocate of an individuals right to carry a concealed weapon. Implications for womens legal status and public health. Suzanna gratia hupp is a gun rights activist who has appeared on 48 hours, cbs evening news, and world news tonight and has been quoted in publications such as people magazine, u. On october 16, 1991, suzanna gratia hupp witnessed the tragic shooting of 23 people at lubys cafeteria in killeen, texas, among them her parents. Hupp electric begins move by transporting giant machinery the. Powerful testimony of lubys shooting survivor is just.
A number of republicans who had established working relationships with the aclu over the session, such as rep. Suzanna gratia hupp explains meaning of second amendment. Experts include rob pincus, mark walters, kathy jackson, suzanna gratia hupp, rich portwood, josh duhon, marc macyoung, kelly muir, wes doss, steve vandermolen, and michael carrizales. Sep 06, 2019 how a politician stands on the second amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of. Gun rights and gun control are topics that come up often these days. Suzanna gratiahupp is best remembered for her having lunch with her parents at a lubys cafeteria in killeen, texas when an armed madman crashed his pickup truck right into the cafeteria and began random executions of innocent people on october 16, 1991. Suzanna gratia hupp, dc born september 28, 1959, is a former republican member of the texas house of representatives, who represented traditionally democratic citation needed district 54 bell, burnet, and lampasas counties for ten years from 19972007. Student researchers can use this reference source to explore the issue through the lives of fifty people who have become actively involved in either supporting gun control and stricter laws, or in supporting the rights of people to own and carry guns. Suzanna gratiahupp former member of the texas house of representatives before senator chuck schumer during a gun control bill debate in. Suzanna gratia hupp, rlampasas, is pictured in february 2005, during a hearing by members of the house committee on human. How a politician stands on the second amendment tells you how he or she views you as an individual as a trustworthy and productive citizen, or as part of an unruly crowd that needs to be lorded over, controlled, supervised, and taken care of. Gun rights quotes from womenneed help the high road. I dont recall any specific sound bites, but the entire thing is pretty powerful, given what shes been through. Suzanna gratiahupp also seen here in testimony before congress 1991 talks intimately about her experience inside of lubys restaurant.
Suzanna gratia hupp says that had texas gun laws been looser in 1991, she could have been carrying a handgun that would have enabled her to save 23. Suzanna gratia hupp born january 1, 1959 1 is a former republican member of the texas house of representatives, who represented traditionally democratic citation needed district 54 bell, burnet, and lampasas counties for ten years from 19972007. Privateer publications from lubys to the legislature one. Purpose of second amendment texas state representative, suzanna gratiahupp, whose parents were killed by an insane gunman while her gun was out in the car, gives very moving and bold testimony about the real reason that the second amendment was designed. Suzanna hupps powerful testimony on the importance of the. Pretty good copy of suzanna gratiahupp congressional. Suzanna gratia hupp will be offering proponent testimony at the wednesday, april 28 senate hearing on sb239. Look up the video of suzanna gratia hupps testimony on youtube.
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