The Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence has issued a new report tracking gun safety laws in all 50 state legislatures. Over 1,300 firearms bills have been introduced at the state level; about half would strengthen gun safety laws and
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Since February 28th, 1994, the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act has blocked over 2.1 million gun purchases, according to data from the Bureau of Justice Statistics. More than a million of these attempted purchases were by felons, and another 291,000
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Since 1968, more Americans have been killed by gunfire than have died in all the wars in American history. This graphic illustrates the massive problem and shows how background checks can help stem the tide of bloodshed. http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/civil-liberties/news/2013/03/04/5…
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Guns and domestic violence are a lethal combination. A gun can turn an argument into a homicide in seconds. In fact, guns are the most commonly used weapons in domestic homicides. This PDF lays out the facts about the links
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Just a couple of days ago, columnist E.J. Dionne of the Washington Post wrote a good article calling for the repeal of so-called “Stand Your Ground” laws. He noted that these laws don’t deter burglary, assault, or other crimes, but
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