Firearms

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Children continue to suffer more eye injuries from BB guns, pellet and paintball guns each year, study finds

Philly, South Jersey men accused of roles in international gun-smuggling scheme

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Children's Health

Car crashes are killing fewer American children, but gun-related deaths show no sign of falling

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Philly police arrest 12-year-old who allegedly carried loaded AR-15 rifle on the street

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Delaware legislation prevents those with mental illness from owning firearms

Pennsylvania lawmaker wants to ban guns at public demonstrations

D.A.: Chester woman straw-purchased guns used in five crimes

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Bill aims to close gun loophole in Pennsylvania's domestic abuse law

Group sending Eagles players gun locks for Wentz's gifts

Pennsylvania hunters will be able to use semi-automatic firearms

D.A.: Delaware County woman illegally straw-purchased guns for boyfriend

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Temple Hospital employee giving away free gun locks

Upper Darby cops search for teen who fired gun at Drexel Hill playground

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Philly man behind push to allow guns at RNC: 'It's satire'

Police: Janitor stole pilot's gun left in Philly airport bathroom

Western Pa. seeing uptick in gun applications after Paris

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Charges filed against man whose gun discharged during Easter vigil Mass

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