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Romanian weapons modified in the U.S. become scourge of Mexican drug war

By Rick Schmitt and Rick Young

Center story focused on Romanian weapon now targeted by Feinstein legislation

Excerpts from this story referencing "Gun Control Act":

"… and regulationAfter an epidemic of urban crime and political violence, the Gun Control Act of 1968 banned imports of most guns other than those with a “sporting” …"

"… both George H.W. Bush and Bill Clinton.When it was enacted as part of the Gun Control Act of 1968, the sporting purposes test was seen as a way to keep the U.S. fro …"

Badly flawed background check system fails to contain firearms sales

By Rick Schmitt

Center story detailed loopholes in current system

Current gun debate may not help beleaguered ATF

By Alan Berlow

Federal gun cops handicapped by weak laws, stagnant budgets and Congressional restrictions

Excerpts from this story referencing "Gun Control Act":

"… gained jurisdiction over guns in 1952, but it was not until passage of the Gun Control Act in 1968 that it became the Division of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms. Even …"

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As firearm ownership rises, Florida gun murders increase

In the last decade, gun murders in Florida have surged 38 percent. Experts are divided about the cause.