The attachment, which Stephen Paddock had, harnesses a weapon’s recoil, allowing a semiautomatic to mimic a fully automatic gun.
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Posted inEditorials, Opinion
Our View: What will we learn from massacre in Las Vegas?
We should determine what happened, but also ask why indiscriminate mass murder occurs with such regularity in the U.S.
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Posted inLocal & State, News
Five-year-old’s death renews Maine debate over gun safety
But advocates on both sides say the tragedy in Scarborough is a reminder that gun owners should take precautions.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Kathleen Parker: In the shooting aftermath, is this really the best we can do, America?
We can’t un-crazy crazy, but we can each try to stem the madness.
Posted inNation & World, News
Pennsylvania police say boy, 4, fatally shot himself in face
State police say they haven’t charged anyone in the death on Sunday.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Domestic violence gets short shrift as precursor to mass shootings
In the aftermath we usually talk about gun control and mental health services, but rehabilitation of abusers might deter future explosions of public aggression.
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Dana Milbank: In wake of shootings, a divided House unites in sorrow, humanity
For the moment, there was at least a tacit recognition that the toxic, warring tone in the chamber should change.
Posted inNation & World, News
Study indicates states with strict gun laws have fewer fatal police shootings
The researchers believe police in those states are less likely to encounter people ‘in circumstances where they shouldn’t have a gun.’
Posted inOp-eds, Opinion
Rep. Cebra: Gun-free campuses are magnets for murderers
Even the most ardent gun control advocates would never put ‘Gun-Free Zone’ signs on their homes.
Posted inMaine Voices, Op-eds, Opinion
Maine Voices: Bill to allow concealed weapons at public universities a dangerous idea
Research shows that guns on campuses will lead to more violence, including accidents and suicides.