guns http://www.npr.org guns en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Mon, 06 May 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://media.npr.org/images/podcasts/thumbnail/npr_generic_image_75.jpg guns http://www.npr.org yes Gun Made With 3-D Printer Is Successfully Fired The almost entirely plastic weapon fires .22-caliber bullets. Critics fear it will make such guns too easy to make and too hard to detect. The designers say it's already possible to make your own firearms and that they're just creating another way. Mon, 06 May 2013 13:10:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/06/181612663/gun-made-with-3-d-printer-is-successfully-fired?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/06/181612663/gun-made-with-3-d-printer-is-successfully-fired?ft=1&f=142936680 The almost entirely plastic weapon fires .22-caliber bullets. Critics fear it will make such guns too easy to make and too hard to detect. The designers say it's already possible to make your own firearms and that they're just creating another way. no The almost entirely plastic weapon fires .22-caliber bullets. Critics fear it will make such guns too easy to make and too hard to detect. The designers say it's already possible to make your own firearms and that they're just creating another way.

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]]> Charges Possible In Death Of Ky. 2-Year-Old Shot By Brother The little girl was shot by her 5-year-old brother with a gun he had been given as a gift. Those who know the rural Kentucky family say it's a tragic accident. Some experts question whether a child that young should be given a firearm. Thu, 02 May 2013 11:38:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/02/180557577/charges-possible-in-death-of-ky-2-year-old-shot-by-brother?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/05/02/180557577/charges-possible-in-death-of-ky-2-year-old-shot-by-brother?ft=1&f=142936680 The little girl was shot by her 5-year-old brother with a gun he had been given as a gift. Those who know the rural Kentucky family say it's a tragic accident. Some experts question whether a child that young should be given a firearm. no The little girl was shot by her 5-year-old brother with a gun he had been given as a gift. Those who know the rural Kentucky family say it's a tragic accident. Some experts question whether a child that young should be given a firearm.

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]]> Sen. Manchin Says Background Checks Bill Will Pass Next Time The West Virginia Democrat says there was "some confusion" about the gun legislation when it failed to get enough votes in the Senate. So he's going to reintroduce the bill. It would expand background checks to sales made at gun shows and online. Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:25:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/29/179777680/sen-manchin-says-background-checks-bill-will-pass-next-time?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/29/179777680/sen-manchin-says-background-checks-bill-will-pass-next-time?ft=1&f=142936680 The West Virginia Democrat says there was "some confusion" about the gun legislation when it failed to get enough votes in the Senate. So he's going to reintroduce the bill. It would expand background checks to sales made at gun shows and online. no The West Virginia Democrat says there was "some confusion" about the gun legislation when it failed to get enough votes in the Senate. So he's going to reintroduce the bill. It would expand background checks to sales made at gun shows and online.

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]]> Will Gun Bill Pass Or Fail? Conflicting Signals Yet Again As the Senate prepares to vote on gun legislation, there are more mixed signals on what will be the fate of a bipartisan plan concerning background checks of gun purchasers. Mon, 15 Apr 2013 10:53:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/15/177316685/will-gun-bill-pass-or-fail-conflicting-signals-yet-again?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/15/177316685/will-gun-bill-pass-or-fail-conflicting-signals-yet-again?ft=1&f=142936680 As the Senate prepares to vote on gun legislation, there are more mixed signals on what will be the fate of a bipartisan plan concerning background checks of gun purchasers. no As the Senate prepares to vote on gun legislation, there are more mixed signals on what will be the fate of a bipartisan plan concerning background checks of gun purchasers.

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]]> Gun Control Bill Clears First Hurdle In Senate Supporters rounded up more than enough votes to block a bid by some Republicans to filibuster the package. The legislation appears headed for a vote sometime next week. Thu, 11 Apr 2013 11:42:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/11/176910747/gun-bill-clears-first-hurdle-in-senate?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/11/176910747/gun-bill-clears-first-hurdle-in-senate?ft=1&f=142936680 Supporters rounded up more than enough votes to block a bid by some Republicans to filibuster the package. The legislation appears headed for a vote sometime next week. no Supporters rounded up more than enough votes to block a bid by some Republicans to filibuster the package. The legislation appears headed for a vote sometime next week.

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]]> Bipartisan Bill Would Extend Background Checks To Gun Shows Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania have a plan that could get bipartisan support. It would close the so-called gun show loophole but allow friends and family members to trade guns without going through background checks. Wed, 10 Apr 2013 10:36:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176779165/friends-and-neighbors-exception-part-of-deal-on-gun-checks?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/10/176779165/friends-and-neighbors-exception-part-of-deal-on-gun-checks?ft=1&f=142936680 Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania have a plan that could get bipartisan support. It would close the so-called gun show loophole but allow friends and family members to trade guns without going through background checks. no Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia and Republican Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania have a plan that could get bipartisan support. It would close the so-called gun show loophole but allow friends and family members to trade guns without going through background checks.

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]]> Blocked Or Breaking Through? Mixed Signals On Gun Bills As the Senate prepares to take up Democratic-sponsored gun legislation, there's a report of a possible bipartisan deal on background checks for gun buyers. But other reports indicate that the gridlock over guns is likely to continue. Mon, 08 Apr 2013 07:35:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/08/176551089/blocked-or-breaking-through-mixed-signals-on-gun-bills?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/08/176551089/blocked-or-breaking-through-mixed-signals-on-gun-bills?ft=1&f=142936680 As the Senate prepares to take up Democratic-sponsored gun legislation, there's a report of a possible bipartisan deal on background checks for gun buyers. But other reports indicate that the gridlock over guns is likely to continue. no As the Senate prepares to take up Democratic-sponsored gun legislation, there's a report of a possible bipartisan deal on background checks for gun buyers. But other reports indicate that the gridlock over guns is likely to continue.

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]]> NRA Task Force Recommends Training School Personnel Who Want To Be Armed Echoing some of the things suggested by NRA leaders in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, a task force created by the association has come back with its report. Tue, 02 Apr 2013 12:56:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/02/176024971/nra-task-force-recommends-training-school-personnel-who-want-to-be-armed?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/02/176024971/nra-task-force-recommends-training-school-personnel-who-want-to-be-armed?ft=1&f=142936680 Echoing some of the things suggested by NRA leaders in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, a task force created by the association has come back with its report. no Echoing some of the things suggested by NRA leaders in the wake of the Newtown school shooting, a task force created by the association has come back with its report.

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]]> Once Again, Polls Show Attitudes Toward Guns Returning To Pre-shooting Levels Immediately after previous shootings, polls shifted somewhat — then trended back toward earlier levels. A look at recent polls shows that happening again for the most part. Mon, 01 Apr 2013 14:13:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/01/175933972/once-again-polls-show-attitudes-toward-guns-returning-to-pre-shooting-levels?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/04/01/175933972/once-again-polls-show-attitudes-toward-guns-returning-to-pre-shooting-levels?ft=1&f=142936680 Immediately after previous shootings, polls shifted somewhat — then trended back toward earlier levels. A look at recent polls shows that happening again for the most part. no Immediately after previous shootings, polls shifted somewhat — then trended back toward earlier levels. A look at recent polls shows that happening again for the most part.

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]]> 'Shame On Us If We've Forgotten' Newtown Victims, Obama Says The president said that the promises for action that were made after the Newtown school shooting can't be "just a bunch of platitudes." He urged Americans to press Congress to pass legislation that toughens background checks for gun buyers. Thu, 28 Mar 2013 12:27:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/28/175584765/shame-on-us-if-weve-forgotten-newtown-victims-obama-says?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/03/28/175584765/shame-on-us-if-weve-forgotten-newtown-victims-obama-says?ft=1&f=142936680 The president said that the promises for action that were made after the Newtown school shooting can't be "just a bunch of platitudes." He urged Americans to press Congress to pass legislation that toughens background checks for gun buyers. no The president said that the promises for action that were made after the Newtown school shooting can't be "just a bunch of platitudes." He urged Americans to press Congress to pass legislation that toughens background checks for gun buyers.

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]]> Biden: For Protection; 'Buy A Shotgun, Buy A Shotgun' Americans don't need assault-style weapons to protect their homes, says the vice president. He tells Parents magazine that he's advised Jill Biden to just fire off a couple blasts from their double-barreled shotgun if there are intruders on the property of their Delaware home. Wed, 20 Feb 2013 10:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/20/172483097/biden-for-protection-buy-a-shotgun-buy-a-shotgun?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/20/172483097/biden-for-protection-buy-a-shotgun-buy-a-shotgun?ft=1&f=142936680 Americans don't need assault-style weapons to protect their homes, says the vice president. He tells Parents magazine that he's advised Jill Biden to just fire off a couple blasts from their double-barreled shotgun if there are intruders on the property of their Delaware home. no Americans don't need assault-style weapons to protect their homes, says the vice president. He tells Parents magazine that he's advised Jill Biden to just fire off a couple blasts from their double-barreled shotgun if there are intruders on the property of their Delaware home.

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]]> Updated Reports: Suspect And Two Victims Dead In Delaware Shooting The incident happened as Vice President Biden came to neighboring Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence. Mon, 11 Feb 2013 09:22:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/11/171692273/developing-shots-fired-at-delaware-courthouse?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/02/11/171692273/developing-shots-fired-at-delaware-courthouse?ft=1&f=142936680 The incident happened as Vice President Biden came to neighboring Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence. no The incident happened as Vice President Biden came to neighboring Philadelphia for a roundtable on gun violence.

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]]> Obama Says He Enjoys Skeet Shooting; Doubtful Lawmaker Challenges Him In a long interview about many subjects, the president told <em>The New Republic</em> that he's been skeet shooting at Camp David. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., wonders "why have we not seen photos?" She thinks she should get to shoot with the president. "I bet I'll beat him," Blackburn tells CNN. Tue, 29 Jan 2013 08:10:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/29/170537770/obamas-says-he-enjoys-skeet-shooting-doubtful-lawmaker-challenges-him?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/29/170537770/obamas-says-he-enjoys-skeet-shooting-doubtful-lawmaker-challenges-him?ft=1&f=142936680 In a long interview about many subjects, the president told <em>The New Republic</em> that he's been skeet shooting at Camp David. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., wonders "why have we not seen photos?" She thinks she should get to shoot with the president. "I bet I'll beat him," Blackburn tells CNN. no In a long interview about many subjects, the president told The New Republic that he's been skeet shooting at Camp David. Rep. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., wonders "why have we not seen photos?" She thinks she should get to shoot with the president. "I bet I'll beat him," Blackburn tells CNN.

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]]> Before Obama's Plan Is Out, NRA Calls Him An 'Elitist Hypocrite' The administration is releasing its plan for reducing gun violence. The National Rifle Association is using the fact that the president's daughters are protected by guards with guns to make its case for putting armed officers in schools. The video is "repugnant and cowardly," the White House says. Wed, 16 Jan 2013 09:45:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/16/169498207/before-obamas-plan-is-out-nra-calls-him-an-elitist-hypocrite?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/16/169498207/before-obamas-plan-is-out-nra-calls-him-an-elitist-hypocrite?ft=1&f=142936680 The administration is releasing its plan for reducing gun violence. The National Rifle Association is using the fact that the president's daughters are protected by guards with guns to make its case for putting armed officers in schools. The video is "repugnant and cowardly," the White House says. 0 no The administration is releasing its plan for reducing gun violence. The National Rifle Association is using the fact that the president's daughters are protected by guards with guns to make its case for putting armed officers in schools. The video is "repugnant and cowardly," the White House says.

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]]> White House Plan On Guns To Include 19 Executive Actions, Lawmakers Say When the president unveils his administration's plan this week, it will include a call for legislation to expand background checks of gun buyers. But it will also include a series of steps, such as increased sharing of mental health records, that the president may take on his own. Tue, 15 Jan 2013 07:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/15/169398251/white-house-plan-on-guns-to-include-19-executive-actions-lawmakers-say?ft=1&f=142936680 http://www.npr.org/blogs/thetwo-way/2013/01/15/169398251/white-house-plan-on-guns-to-include-19-executive-actions-lawmakers-say?ft=1&f=142936680 When the president unveils his administration's plan this week, it will include a call for legislation to expand background checks of gun buyers. But it will also include a series of steps, such as increased sharing of mental health records, that the president may take on his own. no When the president unveils his administration's plan this week, it will include a call for legislation to expand background checks of gun buyers. But it will also include a series of steps, such as increased sharing of mental health records, that the president may take on his own.

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