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Tags: FIREARMS -- Law & legislation; GUN control; NATIONAL Rifle Association of America; LOBBYING; LEGISLATORS -- United States; PUBLIC interest
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- GUNFIGHTS AT THE STATE CORRALS. Twohey, Megan // National Journal;7/22/2000, Vol. 32 Issue 30, p2376
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- The Second Amendment's time has come. Wilson, Ted // Enterprise/Salt Lake City;08/16/99, Vol. 29 Issue 8, p18
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