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Rhode Island passes bill to expand firearms seizures in domestic violence cases
by Chris EgerThe Democrat-controlled General Assembly overwhelmingly approved a measure to step up mandatory gun surrenders in cases of protective orders and domestic abuse convictions.
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Study: Laws forcing domestic abusers to surrender guns linked to fewer homicides
by Andrew SheppersonLaws requiring people convicted of domestic violence or those under domestic violence restraining orders to surrender their guns has been linked to lower rates of domestic homicide, a new study suggests.
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Alabama sheriff: Guns, ammunition seized from alleged stalker
by Andrew SheppersonA deputy from the Autauga County Sheriff's Office in Alabama seized guns and ammunition from a man arrested on domestic violence charges after allegedly stalking his ex-girlfriend.
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Rhode Island House advances bill to seize guns from domestic violence offenders
by Andrew SheppersonThe Rhode Island House Judiciary Committee approved a bill Wednesday that would allow authorities to take guns away from domestic violence offenders and people under domestic restraining orders.
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Vermont lawmakers aim to take guns from domestic violence offenders
by Andrew SheppersonVermont lawmakers have proposed a bill that would allow the confiscation of guns from individuals arrested for domestic violence.
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Court: Permanent gun ban applies after any domestic violence conviction
by Chris EgerA California appellate court on Tuesday ruled that a federal gun prohibition applies even if a domestic violence victim was only slightly touched.
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Dallas gun range agrees to store guns of domestic abusers (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerIn an plan brokered by a local judge, some gun owners under protective orders could soon be turning their guns over for safekeeping to an area shooting range.
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