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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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Illinois governor calls for ban on ‘assault weapons,’ .50 caliber guns in response to ‘war’ on the streets (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerIn the Land of Lincoln Gov. Pat Quinn is backing legislation to ban so-called assault weapons, large magazines, and .50 caliber rifles and cartridges to "save lives and protect communities."
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Experts question Mayors, Moms report on school shootings since Newtown
by Jennifer CruzThe report reveals that 44 school shootings have occurred in the 14 months following the Newtown tragedy, but not everyone agrees that school shootings are on the rise.
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New research on mass shootings shows no increase in frequency, assault weapon use rare
by Chris EgerA new study contends that mass murders rarely use 'assault weapons,' cannot be prevented with background checks and gun bans, and that the rates of these shootings as well as their toll is not increasing.
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