Gun violence in our Metro seems to be an issue we can’t ignore. With four out of 10 Americans living at home with a gun, the Flatland team talks to gun owners and community leaders about how to keep our communities safe.
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Millions of Americans have become first-time gun owners in recent years. Here’s a look at who they are, and why they’re arming themselves.
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