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UK Has Tight Firearm Laws and Low Rates of Gun Violence
17 June 2016
CNN
The United Kingdom is famous for its tight firearm laws and low rates of gun-related violence.
Its measures on owning guns are so strict, the shooting death of parliament member Jo Cox on Thursday left the nation stunned.
Those who want to own firearms go through an onerous process that includes an application through the local police department, a cover letter, references and in some cases, doctor visits.
Unlike the United States, which has an estimated 101 guns per... (GunPolicy.org)