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Toy gun leads to lockdown, arrest at California school
by Jennifer CruzThe suspect was carrying what local media described as a “toy machine gun” at a park near the school, and was arrested on unrelated warrants.
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‘Non-functional’ BB gun lands middle school students in hot water
by Jennifer CruzThe sheriff’s office apparently learned about the BB gun Tuesday afternoon through tips on social media, causing the school to be placed on lockdown.
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Airsoft rifle at Australian school leads to police presence
by Jennifer CruzOfficials said the teen was not using the rifle to threaten, harm, or otherwise put his fellow students in danger, but rather just simply showing it off.
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Informing authorities of guns in school can land you $500 in Birmingham
by Jennifer CruzChief A.C. Roper said, “One gun in our schools is one gun too many,” while others reiterated the ultimate goal is to create a safe learning environment.
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High school teacher shoots self in classroom (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzSgt. Jesse Hambrick said they believe the teacher, who loaded a single bullet in the gun, had no intentions to hurt anyone other than himself.
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Man challenges deputies on open carry laws at Milwaukee County Zoo
by Brian SeayA gun rights activist was stopped this week at the Milwaukee County Zoo for openly carrying his firearm.
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Families of 1998 Arkansas school shooting victims awarded $150M
by Jennifer CruzThe families say the lawsuit was never about money but rather the impact the shooting had on them and to ensure the shooters never cash in on the attack.
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2 kids charged for threat to Chicago-area school (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzOfficers found the 12 year old in possession of three pistols after they were tipped off to a threatening social media post.
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Man brings gun to school, charges dropped because of ‘quirky’ state law
by Christen SmithA top prosecutor in Pennsylvania dropped charges against a man who brought a gun to school earlier this year, saying a “quirk” in state law forced his hand.
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Charges dismissed against former Newtown teacher who carried gun to school
by Jennifer CruzA Connecticut court dismissed gun charges against a former teacher in Newtown, Connecticut, who was caught carrying a handgun on school property last April.
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Rifles at Kansas school draw support, criticism from parents
by Jennifer CruzThe guns have been in the schools for two years but recently received attention after an article about the district’s security was published last week.
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NC man pulls gun on kids throwing rocks at his house… or did he? (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzThe kids – and the teacher – admitted to the rock-throwing, but responding officers could not find any guns in the homeowner’s possession.
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