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Posted on June 3, 2014

NRA Quietly Abandons Opposition to Laws Preventing Abuser From Owning Guns

Gun violence and domestic violence are closely linked. Abused women are five times more likely to be killed by their abuser if the abuser owns a gun; domestic violence assaults involving a gun are 23 times more likely to result … read more

Posted on June 3, 2014

When Bullets Miss Their Targets, They Can Still Harm People

An NPR special report examines what happens when bullets miss their target. Many people are killed or wounded by stray bullets every year. Little research has been done on these tragedies, which often affect people who are indoors. http://www.npr.org/2014/06/01/317971825/when-a-bullet-misses-its-target-… … read more

Posted on June 3, 2014

Richard Martinez Gets It Right

Christopher Michael-Martinez was one of the people murdered in the Isla Vista shooting. His father Richard Martinez has denounced “craven, irresponsible politicians” and the National Rifle Association and called for stronger gun safety laws. In this article, writer Adam Gopnik … read more

Posted on May 30, 2014

House of Representatives Increases Funding for Background Check System

By a 260-145 vote, the House of Representatives passed a bill on May 29th to boost funding for background checks. If passed by the Senate, this bill will increase funding for the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) by … read more

Posted on May 22, 2014

Senator Betsy Close Fails to Disclose Large Contribution From Extremist Group

On May 15th, an Oregon Senate Democratic group filed a complaint with Oregon’s Secretary of State against Senator Betsy Close (R-Corvallis) for failing to disclose a contribution from an extremist gun political action committee. Records show that on May 6, … read more

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