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Violence plays role in shorter U.S. life expectancy
The United States suffers far more violent deaths than any other wealthy nation, due in part to the widespread possession of firearms and the practice of storing them at home in a place that is often unlocked, according to a report released Wednesday by...Tags: Murder, Science and Technology, National Government, National Rifle Association of America, Virginia Commonwealth University
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O'Malley to push bills on weapons, school safety
Gov. Martin O’Malley said Tuesday he expects his administration to introduce legislation aimed at preventing catastrophic mass shootings such as the one last week at a Connecticut elementary school. O’Malley said he believes “we’...
Tags: Montgomery County (Maryland), Shootings, Weaponry, Interior Policy, Personal Weapon Control
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Parents share opinions on school security
caleb.calhoun@herald-mail.comHagerstown resident Darren Covington, 41, offered a simple and specific suggestion on how to help prevent mass shootings in schools such as what happened inside the Connecticut elementary school Friday while also giving his take on whether principals in...Tags: Sandy Hook Elementary School
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Concerned Sharpsburg-area residents conduct meeting about search for illegal firearms
kaustuv.basu@herald-mail.comSharpsburg-area residents concerned about the way Maryland State Police conducted a recent search for illegal firearms gathered Saturday at a meeting to question a state police representative about the operation. The residents said they were concerned...Tags: FBI, Terry Porter, Laws, Maryland State Police, Police Investigations
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Letters to the Editor - Dec. 27
I’ll compromise if entertainment folks do likewise To the editor: One hears a lot recently about gun control. It is natural. No one can be unmoved about the killings in Connecticut. I am not ashamed to say I cried when I saw the pictures of those...Tags: Entertainment, Gaming, Paul Harvey, Interior Policy, USA Today
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Tough Mudder coming to Berkeley County, promoter says
matthew.umstead@herald-mail.comThe owner of a firearm training complex near the small Berkeley County community of Glengary, W.Va., said he signed an agreement Thursday to host a Tough Mudder, a fast-growing endurance series, next year. The event is set for April 20 and 21, said...Tags: Injuries and Wounds, Allentown, Frederick (Frederick, Maryland), Washington, DC
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Case of two men charged in armed scuffle postponed
dona@herald-mail.comThe cases of two Hagerstown men, both charged with handgun and assault charges in an incident in which they allegedly were the perpetrator and victim, were postponed Monday in Washington County Circuit Court when a state witness failed to appear for one...Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), Andrew Johnson, Justice System, Shootings, Trials
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Letters to the Editor - Jan. 2
Multi-faceted question will need many answers To the editor: There is no doubt that the carnage in Connecticut is horrible. Everyone is looking for the government to do something. Unfortunately, high emotion makes for bad legislation. We will go through...Tags: The Washington Post, Mental Health, Hunting, Colombo (Sri Lanka), Rentals
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Man who was subject of manhunt told undercover trooper about bunker, surveillance cameras
dona@herald-mail.comA Sharpsburg man charged last week with illegal possession of firearms is a "doomsday prepper" who told an undercover Maryland State Police trooper about an underground bunker and surveillance cameras on his property, according to a charging document...Tags: Court Preliminary, Maryland State Police, Trials, Criminals, Crime, Law and Justice
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Mail Call - Dec. 31
“I hear all this stuff on the news shows on TV about controversial comments about someone saying about the gay lifestyle is not right. Well, I’m not a politician or a businessman, so I can say it. God does not expect a person to lead the gay...Tags: FBI, Bank Robbery, Brownsville, Crime, Law and Justice
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Mail Call - Dec. 27
“I would like to thank the organizers of the Maugansville Ruritan Christmas evening. The Santa goes above and beyond, by reading a story and making contact with each and every child. The volunteers, young and old, are very thoughtful, and the...Tags: Unemployment Benefits, Shootings, National Rifle Association of America, Interior Policy, Abusive Behavior
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Meeting to address recent search for illegal firearms
dan.dearth@herald-mail.comSharpsburg-area residents and others plan to hold a meeting Saturday at Sharpsburg Town Hall to discuss the way Maryland State Police handled a search for illegal firearms last month at a man’s home on Mills Road, one of the organizers said Monday....Tags: Hagerstown (Washington, Maryland), FBI, Terry Porter, Maryland State Police, Punishment
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