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gun safety laws
Coverage of gun safety laws in the Nexus archive.
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- Mass shooting rocks crowded downtown Tucson district, leaving 10 wounded
A mass shooting in downtown Tucson, Arizona, left 10 people wounded after a gunman opened fire in a crowded entertainment district. The suspect was shot by a police officer during a chase and is in critical condition. No deaths were reported, and the Democratic mayor criticized Arizona's weak gun safety laws as a contributing factor.
- Bill requiring owners to lock up guns advances to Pa. House over GOP objections
A Pennsylvania bill requiring gun owners to lock firearms in safes or use locking devices when not in use advanced to the House over Republican objections. The bill includes a sales tax exemption for gun locks and safes but faces criticism from GOP lawmakers who argue it hinders self-defense during emergencies.