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Duo charged for stealing guns, gear from car parked outside of police HQ
by Jennifer CruzThe officer said the two state-issued Glocks were stolen while he was out on his lunch break and while one was recovered, one remains missing.
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Grandparents charged after grandson gets gun, shoots 8-year-old brother
by Jennifer CruzProsecutors say Robert Potter – as well as the two young boys – watched as his wife placed a loaded gun in a cabinet in the garage.
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SnapSafe to offer Ruger branded safes, lock boxes
by Jacki BillingsSafe maker SnapSafe has partnered with firearms heavyweight Ruger to produce a line of Ruger branded safes, lock boxes and wire accessories.
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Citing rise in thefts, Hartford asks gun owners to safely store firearms
by Jennifer CruzThe city of Hartford has seen an increase in stolen guns this year, leading the police chief to issue a reminder to gun owners to store firearms in a responsible manner.
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NY Senate turns away rebooted mandatory gun lock bill
by Chris EgerFor the second time in as many years, a Republican-controlled Senate committee on Monday stopped a bill to require firearms be secured when not in use.
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Gun-loving mom shot by 4-year-old may face charges
by Daniel TerrillJacksonville authorities determined this week that they have enough evidence to charge the 31-year-old woman who was shot in the back after her four-year-old son grabbed hold of her handgun.
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Mandatory gun lock law passes New York Assembly
by Chris EgerA proposal to require gun locks on firearms not in use across the Empire State made it through the state Assembly in a 77-58 vote Tuesday
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SF school board unanimously passes measure for gun safety lessons in schools (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe measure will require schools to use curriculum centered around reducing gun violence, provide support services for students affected by violence and circulate safety information to parents.
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Brady Campaign sets sights on suicide prevention
by Jennifer CruzNearly 2,300 of firearm suicides annually are in youth ages 10-24 and 82 percent of youth who commit suicide using a firearm use a family member's gun, typically a parent's.
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Some California schools sending ‘Firearm Safety Fact Sheet’ home with students
by Jennifer Cruz“We decided we have the resources, we have the ability to reach a lot of people, and if we can save one life, it’s so worth it,” said Board of Education Chairwoman Kathleen Willbanks.
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Man fired over gun legally kept in car sues former employer
by Jennifer CruzA man from Wausau, Wis. has filed a lawsuit against his former employer, asserting the company violated the law when they fired him after discovering he had a concealed carry license and a gun in his car.
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John Lott questions Everytown, Moms Demand Action’s latest report on safety
by Jennifer CruzWhile Dr. Lott agrees that accidental shootings, especially those involving children, are no doubt tragic, he also indicates that the information provided by the Everytown report is misleading and the focus too broad.
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