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On 250th Anniversary, a Look Back at Gun Ownership in America

The Epoch Times

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July 5, 2026

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Narrative Analysis: Transfer
On 250th Anniversary, a Look Back at Gun Ownership in America

Gun control and gun safety groups say focus is being shifted from gun safety as firearms laws are being loosened.

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Law Enforcement Today

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· Jul 11, 2026

NSSF Fires Back After Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Gun Ban

A federal appeals court just handed gun rights advocates a major setback in the fight over America’s most popular rifle but the battle is far from over. NSSF says the next stop could be the Supreme Court.

Crime Prevention Research Center

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· Jul 6, 2026

Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 33 Cases During January 2026

Bradenton, Florida, January 1, 2026 (ABC7 WWSB) A 36-year-old man who died in a New Year’s Day shooting was killed in an act of self-defense after he confronted a couple outside their home, investigators said. The State Attorney’s Office reviewed the case and determined the homeowner’s actions were justified, according to the Manatee County Sheriff’s [] The post Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 33 Cases During January 2026 appeared first on Crime Prevention Research Center.

RedState

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· Jun 29, 2026

Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776

Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776

Irish News

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· Jul 3, 2026

Extreme heat bears down as US prepares to mark 250th anniversary of independence

The anniversary has served as an opportunity for the US to reflect on its history while also reminding it of the political polarisation of the moment.

DNyuz

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· Jul 4, 2026

America’s Greatest Strength

As the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary, many of us seem to have forgotten a primary reason for America’s great success. In 250 years, our country became the world’s political, economic, and technological leader and the preeminent military, democratic, and moral force. This collective amnesia comes at a time of rising global competition, burgeoning []

Salon

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· Jul 9, 2026

Trump family grift now extends to guns

As the administration rolls back gun safety measures, Donald Trump Jr. is a beneficiary

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Related coverage for "On 250th Anniversary, a Look Back at Gun Ownership in America": Law Enforcement Today — NSSF Fires Back After Appeals Court Upholds Illinois Gun Ban. Crime Prevention Research Center — Defensive Gun Uses By People Legally Carrying Guns: 33 Cases During January 2026. RedState — Happy 250th Birthday, America: We Now Live Twice As Long As We Did in 1776. Irish News — Extreme heat bears down as US prepares to mark 250th anniversary of independence. DNyuz — America’s Greatest Strength. Salon — Trump family grift now extends to guns