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The Washington Times
5 months ago
US politics

Senators tackle gun violence anew while Feinstein's ban on assault weapons fades into history

Senator Martin Heinrich, an avid hunter once endorsed by the NRA, is considering new gun violence legislation that focuses on assault-style weapons.
Heinrich's legislation would regulate such guns to have permanently fixed magazines, limiting the rounds that can be fired in seconds. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Most American households have gun owners, poll shows: 'Stunning number'

52% of American households include at least one gun owner, the highest share since 1999.
Gun ownership falls along party lines with 66% of Republicans, 45% of independents, and 41% of Democrats owning firearms.
Gun ownership has nearly doubled among black voters, from 24% in August 2019 to 41% now. [ more ]
www.dw.com
6 months ago
US politics

Why are more Asian Americans buying guns? DW 11/15/2023

Asian Americans saw a 43% rise in gun ownership between 2019 and 2020, spurred by the COVID-19 outbreak and rising levels of violence and hate crimes.
David Liu runs a discreet gun shop in Arcadia, CA, catering to Asian American customers who come for training and protection.
Gun ownership among Asian Americans is on the rise due to concerns over safety and a stereotype of keeping large amounts of cash on hand. [ more ]
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Los Angeles Times
1 month ago
California

New study shows bipartisan agreement on guns: safe storage makes for good neighbors

Pro-gun respondents are open to gun reforms in neighborhood settings.
Ownership of AR-15s and keeping guns loaded for quick access are universally discomforting. [ more ]
www.aljazeera.com
1 month ago
Education

One killed, two wounded as child opens fire at Finnish school

Three children wounded, one killed in primary school shooting in Finland.
High gun ownership in Finland but rare gun violence incidents. [ more ]
www.npr.org
3 months ago
Public health

'We don't want to be first place.' Wyoming tries to address high gun suicide rates

The opening of a mental health urgent care clinic in Wyoming is providing immediate help and support to individuals struggling with mental health issues and suicidal thoughts.
One of the challenges in suicide prevention efforts in Wyoming is addressing the high gun ownership rates and the fear of gun confiscation that some individuals have when seeking treatment. [ more ]
New York Post
5 months ago
US politics

Biden DOJ defends ban on drug users owning guns - as Hunter faces comparable charge

President Biden's Justice Department is supporting the ban on gun ownership for drug users.
The case could have implications for Hunter Biden's similar case.
Gun-rights activists argue that marijuana users should be allowed to own guns. [ more ]
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