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Study: 1 in 5 U.S. gun buyers avoid background checks, less than previously thought

by Brian Seay

A new study supports a long-held belief by pro-gunners that a decades-old figure about the number of guns bought without background checks is wildly inflated.

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Researchers cry foul on study claim that new laws could drop gun deaths 90 percent

by Chris Eger

A 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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Lawmaker seeks to take guns from those in the ‘Hate Crime Loophole’

by Chris Eger

A bill proposed in Congress this week would strip gun rights from those who have been convicted of misdemeanor violations deemed hate crimes.

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