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Trudeau orders an immediate freeze on the sale of handguns in Canada

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau speaks at the NATO summit in Hertford, England, on Dec. 4, 2019. On Friday, he announced a national freeze on the sale, purchase, and transfer of handguns. Chris J Ratcliffe/Getty Images hide caption

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Trudeau orders an immediate freeze on the sale of handguns in Canada

It's also now forbidden to bring newly acquired handguns into the country. "We have seen too many examples of horrific tragedies involving firearms," the Canadian prime minister said.

In Florida, Cities Challenge State On Gun Regulation Laws

Law enforcement officers block off the entrance to Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School on Feb. 15 in Parkland, Fla. A day earlier a gunman opened fire in the school, killing 17 people. Wilfredo Lee/AP hide caption

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In Florida, Cities Challenge State On Gun Regulation Laws

Florida law doesn't just ban local governments from regulating guns, it threatens to fine and remove from office any local officials who do so.

In Florida, Cities Challenge State On Gun Regulation Laws

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