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After Las Vegas shooting, gun stocks spike temporarily

by David Brancaccio and Jana Kasperkevic
Oct 2, 2017
During his campaign, Trump has promised to defend the second amendment.
President Donald Trump makes a statement on the Las Vegas mass shooting. The gunman, identified as Stephen Paddock, 64, of Mesquite, Nevada, opened fire from the Mandalay Bay Resort and Casino on the music festival, leaving at least 58 people dead and hundreds injured. Police have confirmed that one suspect is dead. The investigation is ongoing.
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Are gunslingers making a comeback thanks to open carry?

by Jana Kasperkevic
Jun 27, 2017
Even the Wild West had gun control
Art and Diana Ramirez of Austin with their pistols in custom-made holsters during and open carry rally at the Texas State Capitol on January 1, 2016 in Austin, Texas. On January 1, 2016, the open carry law took effect in Texas, and 2nd Amendment activists held an open carry rally.
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Army’s new pistol is a boost for New Hampshire

by Jed Kim
Jan 26, 2017
The U.S. Army is to have a new standard-issue sidearm. The P320 pistol will be made in New Hampshire by gunmaker Sig Sauer and will replace the old Beretta M9. The new weapon has a modular design so you can change its size or caliber. The switch will be a big deal for military members […]
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Smith & Wesson asking shareholders to approve a name change

by Marielle Segarra
Dec 13, 2016
Shareholders vote Tuesday on whether to approve Smith & Wesson’s name change to “American Outdoor Brands.” The firearms unit will continue as Smith & Wesson — one of the most iconic American brands — but the name change for the parent company comes as it expands into outdoor camping gear. The old name might interfere […]
A sign at the Smith & Wesson booth is shown at the 2016 National Shooting Sports Foundation's Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show at the Sands Expo and Convention Center in Las Vegas, Nevada.
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When it comes to trauma care, where you live determines if you live

by Dan Gorenstein
Jun 17, 2016
Many hospitals can't handle those who are victims of mass violence.
Angel Santiago arrives to speak to the media from Florida Hospital about being shot in the Pulse gay nightclub terror attack in Orlando, Florida.
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How do gun retailers like Wal-Mart react to mass shootings?

by Kai Ryssdal
Jun 13, 2016
A look at America’s gun economy
Guns for sale at a Wal-Mart, July 19, 2000.
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AR-15 rifle becoming tragically iconic

by Annie Baxter
Jun 13, 2016
The style of rifle has been used in several mass shootings.
FBI agents are seen outside of Pulse nightclub, the spot of the nation's deadliest mass shooting in modern history. Nearly 50 people are reported dead and at least that many more are injured.
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A look at a Las Vegas gun shop's sales

by Kai Ryssdal
Feb 19, 2016
A Bloomberg reporter talks about his time behind the counter and 'fear marketing.'
Gun sales are up nationwide; a third of U.S. households owns some kind of firearm.
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The NBA joins a campaign against gun violence

by Sabri Ben-Achour
Dec 24, 2015
The NBA is lending out its stars and its brand.
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More programs train workers to respond to a shooter

by Noel King
Dec 4, 2015
The growth of workplace violence has increased demand for safety programs.
Participants barricade a door of a classroom to block an 'active shooter' during ALICE (Alert, Lockdown, Inform, Counter and Evacuate) training at the Harry S. Truman High School in Levittown, Pennsylvania, on November 3, 2015. ALICE is designed to educate local and school-based law enforcement, as well as administrators, teachers and others about the research-based, proactive response approach to violent Intruder events.
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