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Gun groups denounce push for handgun licenses
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"The National Rifle Association (NRA) and other gun rights advocates are assailing Democrats for a controversial legislative proposal that they say would restrict access to handguns."
"People would be required to obtain a license before purchasing some firearms under the Handgun Purchaser Licensing Act, which was introduced Thursday by Rep. Chris Van Hollen (D-Md.) and a trio of Connecticut lawmakers."
"The legislation also seeks to expand background checks to all handgun sales and block people under the age of 21 from purchasing those firearms." ... |
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Millwright66
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| We all know how well these policies work in the home states of these advocates. Not only do criminals in these states carry firearms, it seems they receive very lenient treatment from their courts, despite multiple offenses. Seems like yet another instance of a complaint lodged by the fox that lost his brush. |
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