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Opinions: I used to think gun control was the answer. My research told me otherwise.

By Leah Libresco “Leah Libresco is a statistician and former newswriter at FiveThirtyEight, a data journalism site. She is the author of “Arriving at Amen.” Before I started researching gun deaths, gun-control policy used to frustrate me. I wished the National Rifle Association would stop blocking common-sense gun-control reforms such as banning assault weapons, restricting […]

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FILE - This Tuesday, May 19, 2015 file photo shows a firearm and 154 pounds of heroin worth at least $50 million displayed during a Drug Enforcement Administration news conference in New York. According to government data released Thursday, Dec. 8, 2016, drug overdose deaths in the U.S. surpassed 50,000 in 2015, the highest mark in at least 15 years. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Heroin now kills more people than guns: Drugs overdoses claimed 50,000 lives in the US last year

“More than 50,000 Americans died from drug overdoses last year, the highest figure ever. 33,000 gun deaths, 62% of those were suicides. Many more were justified police shootings, still others were accidental. A far minority were homicides. The tally has been pushed to new heights by soaring abuse of heroin and prescription painkillers, especially fentanyl. […]

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Thank you for signing up early. Only 2 weeks left to enroll!

5th Annual Charity Handgun/Rifle Course for Leukemia/Lymphoma March 23rd, 2018 www.CharityCourse.gives Only 2 weeks left to enroll! Everyone must be enrolled 3 weeks before the course! March 23rd This year’s charity course is going to be EPIC!!!! You can join us for 2 days, 3 days, or the full 4 days. You can take the […]

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Gunmaker Remington to file for bankruptcy

“U.S. firearm manufacturer, Remington Outdoor Company, said it will file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, but stay in business throughout the process. “Difficult industry conditions make today’s agreement prudent,” said Jim Geisler, Remington’s executive chairman, in a statement released by the company on Monday. The company has been dogged by falling sales after one of […]

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Dealing With the New Ammunition Law – Online Purchases Are Alive and Well

“As part of California’s continuing war on the Second Amendment, 2018 will see new restrictions placed on the purchase of ammunition. Transfers of ammunition between buyer and seller now need to be “face to face”. Lawful gun owners will eventually need to undergo a background check to purchase ammunition. Background check results along with details […]

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69 days out: Instead of being a gun owner, how about being a skilled shooter?

5th Annual Charity Handgun/Rifle Course for Leukemia/Lymphoma We currently have 178 people enrolled! More registrations are coming in every day! We are expecting over 300 participants this year! Every gun owner “thinks” they know how to shoot! But very few actually do. Just because you can take your gun to the range, take it out […]

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What a great year 2017 was! Now 2017 vs 2018

Thank you all for being such great fans of The Shooters Hangout! We have grown so much in the past year and currently have over 390,000 followers across all forms of media! Our growth seems to just keep accelerating! The major reason for our growth is because of all of you sharing our news articles, […]

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California gun owners brace for shortages, price hikes under new ammo regulations

“Matt Ball isn’t the type of gun enthusiast who hoards ammunition – at least not normally. Ball, a 39-year-old banker from Roseville, is a casual shooter who spends a few days a year at the target range. Typically, when he’s running low on ammo, he swings by a local sporting-goods store and buys what he […]

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New California gun laws taking effect Jan. 1, 2018

“Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom’s office announced several new gun laws set to take effect Jan. 1, several of which were a result of Prop. 63, which Newsom co-authored. Prop. 63, which about 63 percent of California voters approved, has been, thus far, successfully challenged in the court, pending an appeal from the state’s Attorney General […]

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Ammo, Ammo, Ammo

We are excited to introduce to you our newest advertiser! A veteran owned and operated business born out of our need to protect our ever endangered Constitutional Rights. Visit them by clicking on the link below or on their banner ad on this page! Below is a little info on their fine company. The Standardd […]

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