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Thursday, May 02, 2013  In Kentucky, child shooting spotlights urban-rural gun debate when 5-year-old kills 2-year-old

Thursday, April 18, 2013  The Missouri House has preliminarily approved sweeping measures that would expand gun rights in the state and allow certain school officials to carry concealed weapons in school buildings.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The vehicles would have to be locked, with all firearms kept out of sight

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  So far, South Dakota is the only state to respond with a new law allowing school personnel to carry guns into elementary and high schools

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  Connecticut lawmakers tout bipartisanship, unveil response to Newtown shooting; vote planned Wednesday

Friday, February 08, 2013  Family Pawn Owner Don Mayse said there is too much misinformation about guns in the national media and in Washington D.C.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Some came to the hearing to defend their Second Amendment rights, but the vast majority appeared to support stricter gun control.

Tuesday, January 15, 2013  The trade show is focusing on new products and services and is closed to the public.

Friday, December 21, 2012  The question is whether public outrage will produce a meaningful difference in the rules for how Americans buy and use guns.

Tuesday, December 18, 2012  Senators Grassley, Reid, Manchin: Let's have a debate on guns, violence, and mental health