Debunking some popular media myths on guns

"Connecticut’s strict 'assault weapons' ban did NOT stop the Newtown tragedy from occurring. In fact, the Brady Campaign says that Connecticut has the fifth toughest gun laws in the country. They have a myriad of gun restrictions -- including a ban on guns in schools and a semi-automatic ban (which is much stricter than the Clinton 'assault weapons' ban ever was) -- and all of these laws were broken by the shooter in Newtown."

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