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Gun permits down 19.2 percent in first half of 2017

by Christen Smith

Permits for carrying handguns dropped 19.2 percent in the first half of 2017, according to federal data.

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Lott criticizes state background check system at Pennsylvania gun rally

by Christen Smith

Popular pro-gun economist and author Dr. John Lott dumped on Pennsylvania’s background check system during a rally Tuesday at the state capitol.

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Survey indicates criminologists, economists differ on gun views

by Eve Flanigan

Two academics teamed up to find out if, how and to what extent other academics specializing in economics and criminology differ in their views on guns.

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