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Last Checked June 15, 2021

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Fri May 07 19:56:59 +0000 2021

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Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

An assault weapon built from a kit ordered off the internet can kill just as many people as one bought in a store—only the DIY version doesn’t require an ID, licensing, or a background check. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 7, 2021

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This new rule will help stop a surging menace of homemade, untraceable deadly weapons. It’s a historic step in applying Presidential power against gun violence. This straightforward rule is based on one fundamental & inescapable fact: a homemade gun is still a gun. — PolitiTweet.org

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The Justice Department has released a proposed rule that would broaden the definition of a firearm, requiring some… https://t.co/uQJvOSPuYu

Posted May 7, 2021

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Richard Blumenthal @SenBlumenthal

This rule will not stop anyone who is legally allowed to own a firearm from purchasing one or building one. It will simply allow law enforcement to trace crime guns & take action against those who are using this loophole to stockpile weapons they are not legally allowed to have. — PolitiTweet.org

Posted May 7, 2021

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