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“Although the District of Columbiahas had a ban on handgun sale and possession since 1976, Washingtonresidents are held hostage by the lax gun laws of surroundingjurisdictions.”

Quote by Josh Sugarmann

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Josh Sugarmann
Josh Sugarmann

Josh Sugarmann is a renowned author known for his works in the fields of public safety and gun control. Born in 1960, he has been active in this area since the 1980s. more

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