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Stag Arms demonstrates rifle like AR-15
Stag Arms demonstrates rifle like AR-15
Updated: Thursday, May 9 2013 9:20 PM EDT2013-05-10 01:20:32 GMT
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting. Stag Arms said the 22 long rifle will have lower firepower than the traditional AR-15 and will be legal underMore >
A gun maker in New Britain unveiled a new prototype of the rifle used in the Newtown shooting.More >
Push to block 3-D plastic guns
Push to block 3-D plastic guns
Updated: Tuesday, May 7 2013 6:54 PM EDT2013-05-07 22:54:44 GMT
New technology is posing a very real security threat.A plastic gun initially unveiled last year, is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets."A felon, a terrorist, canMore >
A plastic gun initially unveiled last year is back in the spotlight after researchers now confirm it can fire real bullets.More >
Connecticut gunmaker looking to modify banned rifle
Connecticut gunmaker looking to modify banned rifle
Updated: Tuesday, April 30 2013 1:19 PM EDT2013-04-30 17:19:42 GMT
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15. Before some of the toughestMore >
One Connecticut gun maker said it would move out of the state if lawmakers expanded the ban on assault weapons, but now that same company is taking a look at modifying the AR-15.More >
Newtown victim's mom to give Obama weekly address
Newtown victim's mom to give Obama weekly address
Updated: Friday, April 12 2013 2:27 PM EDT2013-04-12 18:27:09 GMT
The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address. President Barack Obama typically gives the talk, focusing on a topic that'sMore >
The White House says the mother of a Newtown shooting victim will deliver the weekly presidential radio and Internet address. President Barack Obama typically gives the talk, focusing on a topic that'sMore >
Gunmaker says assault weapon ban could put them out of business
Gunmaker says assault weapon ban could put them out of business
Updated: Tuesday, March 12 2013 8:11 PM EDT2013-03-13 00:11:44 GMT
Connecticut gun manufacturers will be paying close attention to what's happening at the State Capitol in Hartford in the coming days including Stag Arms, which is based in New Britain. Eyewitness NewsMore >
Connecticut gun manufacturers will be paying close attention to what's happening at the state Capitol in Hartford in the coming days, including Stag Arms, which is based in New Britain.More >
Conn. senators forward ideas to Biden about guns
Conn. senators forward ideas to Biden about guns
Updated: Tuesday, January 15 2013 12:39 PM EST2013-01-15 17:39:12 GMT
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) - Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadlyMore >
Connecticut's two U.S. senators are forwarding a package of recommendations to Vice President Joe Biden, who is chairing a task force on policy changes in the wake of the deadly Newtown school shooting.More >
Newtown United residents head to Washington to talk gun control
Newtown United residents head to Washington to talk gun control
By Ashley Fantz, CNN updated 10:03 AM EST, Tue Dec 18, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSGroup of Newtown residents met Sunday and MondayA few decided to drive to Washington and meet with Brady Campaign members11:30More >
As the Capitol Building came into view Tuesday morning, Lee Shull tried to help his neighbor Po Murray navigate their car into Washington.
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Lawmakers seem prepared to tackle gun control: 'This one feels different'
Lawmakers seem prepared to tackle gun control: 'This one feels different'
By Halimah Abdullah, CNN updated 6:38 PM EST, Mon Dec 17, 2012STORY HIGHLIGHTSSandy Hook shooting might become a tipping point for gun legislationSeveral pro-gun Democrats have said it is time to lookMore >
It has happened before: Aurora. Columbine. Tucson. Virginia Tech.
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Playground being built in honor of Sandy Hook victim
Playground being built in honor of Sandy Hook victim
Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 7:03 PM EDT2013-05-01 23:03:44 GMT
Dozens of New Jersey firefighters volunteered their services Wednesday morning and built on a new playground for a school in need in Ansonia. There will be 26 playgrounds built across the tri-state areaMore >
Dozens of New Jersey firefighters volunteered their services Wednesday morning and built on a new playground for a school in need in Ansonia.More >
Teachers, town leaders attend school safety conference
Teachers, town leaders attend school safety conference
Updated: Wednesday, May 1 2013 6:15 PM EDT2013-05-01 22:15:53 GMT
Teachers and town leaders attended a school safety conference Wednesday that focused on way to prevent another tragedy like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown in December."It is our intentionMore >
Teachers and town leaders attended a school safety conference Wednesday that focused on way to prevent another tragedy like the one at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown in December.More >
Blumenthal: Newtown reference may spur gun changes
Blumenthal: Newtown reference may spur gun changes
Updated: Monday, January 21 2013 6:43 PM EST2013-01-21 23:43:23 GMT
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says President Barack Obama's reference in his inauguration speech to the murders of 20 children and six educators in Newtown could spur changes in federal gun law. BlumenthalMore >
U.S. Sen. Richard Blumenthal says President Barack Obama's reference in his inauguration speech to the murders of 20 children and six educators in Newtown could spur changes in federal gun law.More >
Newtown seeks law change to aid first responders
Newtown seeks law change to aid first responders
Updated: Wednesday, January 9 2013 3:22 AM EST2013-01-09 08:22:28 GMT
Newtown's police commissioners want Connecticut law changed so officers and others who responded to last month's deadly school shooting are covered by workers' compensation. A resolution passed TuesdayMore >
Newtown's police commissioners want Connecticut law changed so officers and others who responded to last month's deadly school shooting are covered by workers' compensation.More >
Remembering the Newtown shooting victims
Remembering the Newtown shooting victims
Please take a moment to pay tribute to all the innocent victims killed in the Newtown school shooting. This page is dedicated to their lives.More >
Please take a moment to pay tribute to all the innocent victims killed in the Newtown school shooting. This page is dedicated to their lives.More >
Sandy Hook students, teachers head back to school
Sandy Hook students, teachers head back to school
Updated: Tuesday, January 1 2013 4:59 PM EST2013-01-01 21:59:22 GMT
Classes are starting Thursday at a repurposed school for students who survived a shooting rampage three weeks ago in Newtown. Desks have been taken to the new building in nearby Monroe along with backpacksMore >
Classes are starting Thursday at a repurposed school for students who survived a shooting rampage three weeks ago in Newtown.More >
Cruz: Meeting Pinto family was "toughest by far''
Cruz: Meeting Pinto family was "toughest by far''
Updated: Wednesday, December 19 2012 8:29 PM EST2012-12-20 01:29:01 GMT
Victor Cruz hopes meeting with the family of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shootings has helped them cope with the tragedy. The New York Giants receiver on Wednesday somberly recountedMore >
Victor Cruz hopes meeting with the family of a 6-year-old boy killed in the Connecticut school shootings has helped them cope with the tragedy.More >
Amid Newtown tragedy, scam artists creep in
Amid Newtown tragedy, scam artists creep in
Updated: Wednesday, December 19 2012 5:48 PM EST2012-12-19 22:48:47 GMT
The family of Noah Pozner was mourning their 6-year-old who was killed in the Newtown school massacre when their sorrow was compounded by outrage. Someone they didn't know was soliciting donations inMore >
The family of Noah Pozner was mourning their 6-year-old who was killed in the Newtown school massacre when their sorrow was compounded by outrage.More >

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SLIDESHOW: Newtown school shooting
SLIDESHOW: Newtown school shooting
A gunman opened fire in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, killing 27 – 18 of which are children – before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.More >
Residents of Newtown, CT, are memorializing the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. A gunman opened fire at the school, killing 26 – including 20 children – before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.More >
INTERACTIVE: Guns on Campus - School Shooting Database
INTERACTIVE: Guns on Campus - School Shooting Database
View the history of school gun violence with this interactive database of campus shootings since 1997.More >
View the history of school gun violence with this interactive database of campus shootings since 1997.More >

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Sandy Hook parents make announcement
Sandy Hook parents make announcement
Parents of Connecticut first-graders slain in last month's mass shooting have joined a new group in calling for a national dialogue to help prevent similar tragedies.More >
Parents of Connecticut first-graders slain in last month's mass shooting have joined a new group in calling for a national dialogue to help prevent similar tragedies.More >
Newtown mourns victims killed in school shooting
Newtown mourns victims killed in school shooting
People in the community of Newtown, CT, are coming together to mourn the loss of 26 children and adults killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school.More >
People in the community of Newtown, CT, are coming together to mourn the loss of 26 children and adults killed in a mass shooting at an elementary school.More >
Portraits of Newtown victims
Portraits of Newtown victims
27 people were killed when by a 20-year-old gunman in Newtown. Most of them were children between the ages of 6 and 7.More >
27 people were killed when by a 20-year-old gunman in Newtown. Most of them were children between the ages of 6 and 7.More >
Newtown School Shooting
Newtown School Shooting
Images from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown.
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Images from the shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary school in Newtown.
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Tragedy at Sandy Hook
Tragedy at Sandy Hook
A gunman opened fire in Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, killing 27 – 18 of which are children – before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.More >
Residents of Newtown, CT, are memorializing the victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary shooting. A gunman opened fire at the school, killing 26 – including 20 children – before dying of a self-inflicted gunshot wound.More >

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