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Accused cop killer gets 38 years for drug, gun charges
by Jennifer CruzLymon’s arrest and subsequent convictions came as a result of a federal anti-violence initiative that targets offenders known as “the worst of the worst.”
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Wisconsin lawmaker to introduce bill allowing CCW permit holders to carry on private school grounds
by Christen SmithRep. Jesse Kremer wants to adjust the state’s concealed carry law to allow permit holders to carry on school grounds.
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Question 1: Competing gun researchers weigh in
by Christen SmithTwo prominent, and often conflicting, gun researchers weighed in on Nevada’s background check ballot initiative, Question 1, over the weekend.
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Campus carry criticisms based on faulty assumptions, gun advocates say
by Christen SmithOne prominent gun violence researcher's criticism of campus carry laws based on faulty assumptions, gun advocates say.
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Gun violence study results ‘should be interpreted with caution’
by Christen SmithSome researchers doubt the Center for American Progress's latest study linking lax gun laws to high rates of gun violence.
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Researchers cry foul on study claim that new laws could drop gun deaths 90 percent
by Chris EgerA study released in the UK led by a Boston University researcher claims three new laws could almost eliminate deaths from guns, though peers are not convinced.
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‘Permit-to-purchase’ law could have prevented church shooting, researcher says
by Daniel TerrillRenowned Johns Hopkins researcher Daniel Webster argues that purchase permit laws are one of the most effective tools available to reduce gun violence.
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Dems introduce bill to expand separate licensing for handgun purchases
by Chris EgerDemocrats on Thursday led by U.S. Senators Chris Murphy and Richard Blumenthal debuted a proposal to help bring handgun purchasing permits nationwide.
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NYC Mayor to pay ex-gang members $13 million to act as ‘violence interrupters’
by Chris EgerWednesday New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio gave details of a $12.7 million "Gun Violence Crisis Management System" to make Gotham's streets safer.
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Study indicates Missouri’s spike in murders result of repeal of permit, background check law
by Jennifer CruzA 16 percent increase in the state's homicide rate is attributed to Missouri's decision to repeal it's law requiring a permit to purchase and background checks on handgun purchases, the study indicates.
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