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Americans own 30 million common-use sporting guns Democrats want to label as ‘assault weapons’
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Americans own 30 million common-use sporting guns Democrats want to label as ‘assault weapons’

By Awr Hawkins | Breitbart Americans own more than 30 million modern sporting rifles, which are guns that Democrats refer to as “assault weapons.” The total number of modern sporting rifles is a combination of those owned by private citizens and those owned by members of American law enforcement. According to the National Shooting Sports Foundation (NSSF), “Data indicates that 30,711,000 Modern Sporting Rifles are in circulation since 1990.” Mark Oliva, NSSF managing director of public affairs, told Breitbart News: READ THE FULL STORY AT BREITBART
Supreme Court to decide if Mexico can sue firearms makers over cartel violence
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Supreme Court to decide if Mexico can sue firearms makers over cartel violence

By Kaelan Deese | Washington Examiner The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to review a significant case that could determine whether Mexico can bring a $10 billion lawsuit against U.S. gun manufacturers for allegedly facilitating the flow of firearms to drug cartels. The case, revived by a federal appeals court, challenges the Protection of Lawful Commerce in Arms Act (PLCAA), a 2005 law that generally shields gun manufacturers from civil liability when their products are used in criminal activities. A lower court initially dismissed Mexico’s lawsuit based on this law, but the 1st Circuit Court ruled that Mexico’s claims fit an exemption in the PLCAA, allowing the suit to move forward. Mexico argues that U.S. gun manufacturers, such as Smith & Wesson, are culp...

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