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Filmmakers Call to Ban Guns On Set, Switch to Airsoft 

Filmmakers Call to Ban Guns On Set, Switch to Airsoft 

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While we wait for the dust to settle, social media is abuzz with reactions.   In fact, in Hollywood, several filmmakers have said it’s time to abandon firearms with blanks altogether.  

Connor Betts, Pistol Braces, and the Dayton Shooting

Connor Betts, Pistol Braces, and the Dayton Shooting

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There were several Dayton police officers nearby when Betts opened fire. They responded immediately, running to the sounds of battle. Miraculously, the cops engaged Betts a mere 32 seconds after he fired his first shots.

Smith & Wesson’s Ousted CEO Ed Shultz: 'I Don’t Regret' Gun Control Deal with Bill Clinton

Smith & Wesson’s Ousted CEO Ed Shultz: ‘I Don’t Regret’ Gun Control Deal with Bill Clinton

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Smith & Wesson’s ousted CEO Ed Shultz doesn’t have any regrets after inking a deal with Bill Clinton that nearly bankrupted the company.

Smith & Wesson’s Ousted CEO Ed Shultz: 'I Don’t Regret' Gun Control Deal with Bill Clinton

Smith & Wesson’s Ousted CEO Ed Shultz: ‘I Don’t Regret’ Gun Control Deal with Bill Clinton

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Smith & Wesson’s ousted CEO Ed Shultz doesn’t have any regrets after inking a deal with Bill Clinton that nearly bankrupted the company.

California Adds 'Unfinished Frames or Receivers' to List of Items Confiscated After Red Flag Order

California Adds ‘Unfinished Frames or Receivers’ to List of Items Confiscated After Red Flag Order

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The California legislature passed a bill this year requiring people subject to “red flag” orders to surrender “firearm precursor parts” along with their functioning firearms.

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Force Gun Shops to Expand Security Measures 

Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Force Gun Shops to Expand Security Measures 

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Two federal lawmakers from Illinois introduced legislation last week aimed at ratcheting up federal mandates for gun dealers.

Dems Put on ‘Gun Violence Memorial’ in New York City to Agitate for Gun Control 

Dems Put on ‘Gun Violence Memorial’ in New York City to Agitate for Gun Control 

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“I’ve seen great courage when my life was on the line,” said Gifford. “Now is the time to come together, be responsible, Democrats, Republicans, everyone.”

WashPo Editorial Board: It’s Time to Act on Guns

WashPo Editorial Board: It’s Time to Act on Guns

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In an opinion piece published this week, the paper’s gatekeepers argued that amidst a historic jump in murders last year, “it’s time to act on guns.” 

Social Worker: The Way to Fix Gun Buybacks Is to Offer A Lot More Money for Street Guns

Social Worker: The Way to Fix Gun Buybacks Is to Offer A Lot More Money for Street Guns

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The reason gun buybacks don’t work is that the government is not offering enough money for street guns, argues Dr. Jonathan Wilson Jr., a social worker, researcher, and Southwest Philadelphia resident. 

Proposed California Gun Control Bill to Ban Bullet Button

California Announces New Dates for ‘Assault Weapon’ Registration (Again)

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The California Department of Justice announced this week that registration for “assault weapons” will re-open on January 13, 2022, and remain open for 90 days until April 12, 2022.