Why mix firearms and the 18-to-20 age group already plagued by stresses, depression, suicide and substance abuse?
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Florida woman faces felony charges for sending death threats to Sandy Hook shooting victim’s parent
57-year-old Lucy Richards allegedly sent the death threats after being convinced that the shooting of 20 elementary school students was a conspiracy staged to erode support for gun rights.
Poland gun shop owner says he sold shotgun used in Hebron slaying-suicide
Joe Cimino says he wouldn’t have sold the gun to Daniel Randall if he’d known about Randall’s recent stay at an alcohol recovery facility.
Father ‘utterly terrified’ when Arizona trooper points gun at daughter, 7
A Facebook account of the incident goes viral, serving as a lightning rod for discussions about what is appropriate during interactions with law enforcement.
One San Diego police officer killed, one wounded in shooting
San Diego police say that one suspect is in custody.
Philadelphia conducting experiment to save gunshot victims
The counterintuitive approach could test long-held beliefs and change practices at trauma centers across the country.