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  • Sweden Moves to Tighten Gun Laws Following Deadly School Shooting

    Sweden Moves to Tighten Gun Laws Following Deadly School Shooting

    Sweden’s government is planning to strengthen gun regulations after a mass shooting at an adult education center in Örebro left ten people dead, making it one of the deadliest attacks in the country’s history. The shooting occurred on Tuesday at Campus Risbergska, where a 35-year-old Swedish man, identified by local media as Rickard Andersson, allegedly…

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  • Federal Agent Files Lawsuit After Gun Purchase Denial

    Federal Agent Files Lawsuit After Gun Purchase Denial

    Edmund J. Susman Jr., a seasoned federal agent tasked with protecting diplomats and investigating terrorist threats, finds himself in an unexpected legal battle. Despite holding a top-secret security clearance and years of distinguished service, Susman has been prohibited from purchasing firearms due to a nearly decade-old voluntary mental health evaluation—a ban he says violates his…

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  • Firearm Background Checks Declines by 8.2% in September 2023

    Firearm Background Checks Declines by 8.2% in September 2023

    September 2023 sees a moderate 8.2% decline in firearm background checks, marking the 50th consecutive month with over one million checks.

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