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Ban assault weapons, says Sandy Hook father

28 February 2013, 9:29 AM

North America | The father of one of the children killed in the Connecticut primary school shooting has pleaded with senators to ban assault weapons like the gun that killed his six-year-old son.
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Gun control 'a big challenge for Obama'

Gun control 'a big challenge for Obama'

17 December 2012, 18:00 PM

Europe | ANALYSIS: David Smith from the University of Sydney looks at what challenges may lie ahead for US President Barack Obama if he tries to reform US gun laws.
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Factbox: US gun law

Factbox: US gun law

15 December 2012, 20:58 PM

North America | The horrific shooting that has left 20 young children and six adults dead in rural Connecticut revived the familiar US gun law debate, where restrictions vary widely between different states. Read more

Australian politicians agree on gun laws

Australian politicians agree on gun laws

15 December 2012, 17:49 PM

Australia | Both sides of Australian politics agree the US must consider legislating for tougher gun control following the massacre at a Connecticut school.
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Tuesday's Dateline: Damage Control

Tuesday's Dateline: Damage Control

04 September 2012, 11:32 AM

North America | What would you do if you found yourself in a mass shooting? The debate in the US turns from gun control to damage control. 
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US resigns itself to no change in gun laws

US resigns itself to no change in gun laws

23 July 2012, 15:20 PM

North America | The alleged Colorado gunman legally purchased four guns, including a military-style assault rifle and a special magazine that meant he could fire off 50 to 60 deadly bullets a minute. Read more

Tuesday's Dateline: Licence to Kill

Tuesday's Dateline: Licence to Kill

07 May 2012, 16:49 PM

North America | Following the death of Trayvon Martin, Dateline looks at the effect of Florida's controversial 'Stand Your Ground' gun law.
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