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Tucson shooter was troubled, but could still buy a gun

By Kimberly Leonard

The months-long pattern of bizarre behavior by alleged Tucson shooter Jared Lee Loughner has once again raised questions about what sort of

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… cumstances under which someone should be denied a gun under the law.”The National Rifle Association declined to address the issue of mental health restrictions on gun owners. …"

DHS report in 2009 warned of "lone wolf" attacks

By Aaron Mehta

Two years before the Tucson massacre, the Department of Homeland Security warned in a report that right wing extremism was on the rise and c

High-capacity magazine sellers raise millions for NRA

By Peter H. Stone

A Center review uncovers symbiotic ties between high-capacity magazine gun sellers and the NRA, including fund-raising tactics to underwrite

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… the last two decades, MidwayUSA has done just about everything to help the National Rifle Association flourish financially.In 1992 MidwayUSA developed a fundraising tactic to b …"

"… country is “more dedicated to, and more supportive of, the goals of the National Rifle Association than MidwayUSA.”A Center for Public Integrity review uncovered several l …"

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History repeat?

By Peter H. Stone

The killing spree by an Arizona man wielding a semiautomatic pistol with a high-capacity magazine raises the prospect of a fresh debate on w

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… er the country needs tougher gun controls.But if history is any guide, the National Rifle Association will successfully fight stronger gun controls. The NRA’s influence stems …"

"… expenditures and other campaign tools.In the 2009-2010 election cycle, the National Rifle Association of America Political Victory Fund, the NRA’s major campaign spending veh …"

Napolitano quizzed on ATF probe, NRA weighs in

By David Heath

Homeland Security secretary Janet Napolitano told a Senate committee today that she knew nothing of a shift in strategy that delayed arrests

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"… them transfer weapons. …"

Rick Perry's devotion to NRA-backed proposals reaps campaign aid and grassroots support

By Peter H. Stone

Rick Perry has signed 17 pro-gun bills while governor of Texas

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… presidential candidacy, he was a star draw at a Houston luncheon where the National Rifle Association was hunting for big bucks and touting its political clout.The May 26 bash …"

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Carrying concealed weapons just keeps getting easier

By Rick Schmitt

A multitude of states have eased requirements to carry concealed weapons

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… ng emphasis on policy skirmishes outside the Beltway. Since just 2003, the National Rifle Association has poured $2.5 million into the coffers of state candidates, according to …"

A long wait yields expansive new freedoms in Wisconsin

By Bill Lueders

NRA calls state's new concealed-carry law 'one of nation's strongest'

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… new law takes effect.  …"

Fatal Texas shooting highlights struggle to regulate replica guns

By Susan Ferriss

Texas shooting highlights struggles to regulate pellet guns, BB guns and toys

Excerpts from this story referencing "National Rifle Association":

"… e split-second decisions.But the legislation was vigorously opposed by the National Rifle Association and makers and vendors of replica firearms. One of the main arguments pell …"

NRA pushed 'stand your ground' laws across the nation

By Susan Ferriss

Gun-rights group used endorsements, campaign cash and political pressure to spread laws nationwide.

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"… ,” he said, “is ever finished in the legislature.”  …"

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