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Gun Control Reform Activism

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billh58

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Wed Nov 20, 2013, 06:24 PM Nov 2013

Talking Turkey About Guns [View all]

Everyone has friends and relatives with strong opinions and shaky facts. You can help set the table straight -- all you need is this simple guide to Talking Turkey about guns!

This Thanksgiving, when talk around the table turns to politics and current events, you can help set the record straight on some of the most common myths about guns.

Myth #1: We don't need new gun laws -- we just need to enforce the laws already on the books.

Fact: We do need to prosecute more gun crimes - but we also need to close legal loopholes that are putting guns in the hands of criminals. An estimated 40% of guns are transferred without a background check because federal law doesn't require checks for guns sold online, at gun shows or through other "private" sales.

See the other common myths here:


http://www.demandaction.org/talkingturkey?akid=1162.1249453.MPiZro&rd=1&t=1



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