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A Chinese government panel recently invited gun control activists from the United States, along with diplomats and human rights activists for a hearing in Beijing on gun violence in the U.S. In an article that appeared Wednesday on China’s state-run Global Times, China’s Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC) conducted a hearing to determine whether the U.S. is safe enough for Chinese students and companies to continue their respective studies and business transactions within the U.S. The article describes how Chinese human rights groups are also considering various efforts against the U.S. for what they have identified as...

Independence Day weekend always brings a barrage of violence to already gunshot plagued city each summer, and this year has been no different in Chicago. WGN9 reports that at least four have been killed and more than 40 have been shot since Wednesday in the Windy City. Juliana Tornabene that all have the killings have been caused by gun wounds: Around 5:30 a.m. Friday in the East Garfield Park neighborhood, a 26-year-old man was standing outside a friend's home when he was shot in the shoulder. The man's girlfriend arrived to the scene, and took him to Stroger Hospital. The...

INDIANAPOLIS -- Some mothers said Friday they disapprove of a controversial state law that goes into effect July 1, making it legal to carry guns in Indianapolis city parks and playgrounds, which is currently banned by a city ordinance. The new law generally prohibits local governments from regulating firearms, 6News' Joanna Massee reported. Mothers who brought their children to Garfield Park told 6News that they disagree with the law. "Why would you need a gun at the park? You're supposed to come to the park to play with your children," said Eyvonna Hyatt, who has a 3-year-old daughter and a...

AP Sources: 1 rampage gun purchased legally By LARA JAKES and DEVLIN BARRETT (AP) – 20 minutes ago WASHINGTON — A 5.7-millimeter pistol used in the Fort Hood shooting was purchased legally by suspect Nidal Hasan at a Texas gun shop, law enforcement officials said Friday. The officials spoke on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to discuss the case. Records indicate Hasan bought the FN 5.7 at store called "Guns Galore" in Killeen, Texas, well before the attack that left 13 people dead, one of the officials said. The pistol has been dubbed a "cop killer" by...

WEB VOTE Should Disney be able to stop employees from bringing guns to work? Yes. No.

SPRINGFIELD – Illinois lawmakers narrowly rejected a proposed ban on assault weapons and .50-caliber rifles Tuesday amid intense lobbying by both sides in the debate. Chicago Mayor Richard Daley has repeatedly called for stronger gun control measures. Gov. Rod Blagojevich, a fellow Chicago Democrat, got personally involved by calling lawmakers and distributing videos demonstrating the firepower of assault weapons. The National Rifle Association argued that the proposed ban was too broad and would ban weapons used by hunters, target-shooters and collectors as well. Rep. Edward Acevedo, a Chicago police officer, denied his legislation would have a broad impact. He said...

SLS 04-746 ENGROSSED Regular Session, 2004 SENATE BILL NO. 470 BY SENATOR DARDENNE WEAPONS. Provides for the illegal possessing of a firearm or ammunition by any person convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence. AN ACT To enact R.S. 14:95.9, relative to possession of a firearm or ammunition; to prohibit possession by persons subject to certain court orders; and to provide for related matters. Be it enacted by the Legislature of Louisiana: Section 1. R.S. 14:95.9 is hereby enacted to read as follows: §95.9. Illegal possession of a firearm or ammunition R.S. 14:95.9 is all proposed new law. A....