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CPRC on Al Jazeera International to talk changing background checks, banning assault weapons, and gun-free zones

Jul 1, 2016 | Featured

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CPRC’s Dr. John Lott was on Al Jazeera International on Friday, June 17th, 2016 to discuss changing background checks, banning assault weapons, and gun-free zones.

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