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Gun Violence Prevention
8:30 am
Wed January 9, 2013

Seattle To Hold First Gun Buyback In 20 Years

Credit Ann Dornfeld
Seattle Police Deputy Chief Nick Metz announced the gun buyback at a news conference with former Seattle Mayor Norm Rice, Mayor Mike McGinn and King County Executive Dow Constantine behind him.
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Seattle and King County officials today announced the city’s first gun buyback program in 20 years. The goal is to reduce gun violence, both intentional and accidental.

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Gun Restrictions Demanded
7:19 am
Fri December 21, 2012

Religious Leaders Call For Assault Weapons Ban

Credit KUOW photo/Derek Wang
Tripat Singh, a representative from Gurudwara Singh Sabha of Washington, based in Renton.
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A group of religious leaders from numerous different faiths called on Washington state lawmakers Thursday to change the state’s gun laws. The new group spans several different religions, including Christianity, Islam, Judaism and Sikhism. It represents a new voice joining the chorus that’s calling for more gun restrictions following the Connecticut school shootings.  

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Mall Shooting
7:19 am
Thu December 13, 2012

Oregon Lawmaker Calls For Ban On Large Capacity Ammo Magazines

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Originally published on Wed December 12, 2012 2:44 pm

SALEM, Ore. – An Oregon lawmaker wants to ban high-capacity ammunition magazines in the wake of Tuesday's shooting at the Clackamas Town Center.

Police say Jacob Tyler Roberts opened fire at the crowded shopping mall, killing two people and seriously wounding another. Then he turned the gun on himself. Investigators say he was using a stolen AR-15 semiautomatic rifle.

Democratic Senator Ginny Burdick says she's circulating a bill for the upcoming legislative session that would ban the sale of magazines with more than 10 rounds in Oregon.

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Law
7:10 am
Fri November 30, 2012

In Wake Of Tragedies, Wash. Lawmakers Will Examine Guns And Kids

Credit Austin Jenkins / Northwest News Network
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Originally published on Thu November 29, 2012 4:22 pm

OLYMPIA, Wash. – A rash of accidental shootings involving kids and unsecured guns has some Washington lawmakers considering a change in the law. A legislative panel will meet Friday to discuss ways to prevent children from getting their hands on firearms.

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