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US gun debate

Saturday, 21 October 2017 11:03 AM [ Last Update: Saturday, 21 October 2017 11:05 AM ]

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A bump stock device, (left) that fits on a semi-automatic rifle to increase the firing speed, making it similar to a fully automatic rifle, is shown next to a AK-47 semi-automatic rifle, (right) at a gun store on October 5, 2017 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (Photo by AFP)

The US has been rocked by yet another gun-related violence. On October 1st, a gunman opened fire opened a crown in Las Vegas, killing scores of people and injuring hundreds more. The incident has been described as the deadliest shooting incident in modern US history. It has also opened up a controversial debate on gun control laws in the country. US and international media have discussed the implications of the shooting incident and looked at the need to revise US gun laws.

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