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Study Reveals 7,400 Extra Child Gun Deaths Post-Law Changes

6/11/2025

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States Easing Gun Laws

A recent study uncovers a troubling trend: U.S. states that eased gun laws post-2010 Supreme Court ruling experienced over 7,400 extra firearm deaths among children, mainly due to homicides and suicides. Meanwhile, states with stringent regulations reported no increase, underscoring a dire public health crisis tied to gun accessibility.

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Judge Upholds Gun Age

A federal judge has reinforced Colorado's law mandating that firearm purchasers be at least 21 years old, declaring it constitutional under the Second Amendment. This decision stands in stark contrast to a 2022 Supreme Court ruling that challenged New York's gun regulations. Additionally, more than a dozen states, including Maryland, are taking legal action against the Trump administration to prevent the legalization of forced reset triggers, which can transform semiautomatic weapons into machine guns.

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States Easing Gun Laws

A recent study uncovers a troubling trend: U.S. states that eased gun laws post-2010 Supreme Court ruling experienced over 7,400 extra firearm deaths among children, mainly due to homicides and suicides. Meanwhile, states with stringent regulations reported no increase, underscoring a dire public health crisis tied to gun accessibility.

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