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Tag: Guns

Posted inJustice & Safety, Precious Lives

Background checks, dealer licensing requirements in Wisconsin explained

by Alexandra Arriaga August 28th, 2016August 29th, 2016 Why you can trust WisconsinWatch.org

Federal law requires licensed dealers to subject buyers of handguns, shotguns and rifles to a background check before a sale is made.

Posted inJustice & Safety, Precious Lives

Strong public support, pleas from grieving family fail to move Wisconsin on gun background checks

by Alexandra Arriaga August 28th, 2016October 3rd, 2018
Posted inEconomy, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

After guns wound and kill, bills pile up for victims and society

by Sean KirkbyDecember 6th, 2015December 8th, 2015
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Hundreds hurt, killed when Wisconsin teens get guns

by Sean KirkbyAugust 30th, 2015September 14th, 2020
Posted inGovernment, Health & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Child gun laws in Wisconsin

by Sean KirkbyAugust 30th, 2015September 21st, 2020
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Bullets exacted terrible toll on children, African Americans

by Bill LuedersJanuary 11th, 2015January 29th, 2015
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives, Wisconsin Watch updates

Precious Lives: Two-year project will examine gun violence among youth and seek solutions

by Andy HallJanuary 11th, 2015January 8th, 2015
Posted inHealth & Welfare, Justice & Safety, Precious Lives

Profiles in carnage

by Bill LuedersJanuary 11th, 2015January 8th, 2015
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Gun bill died without shots being fired

by Bill Lueders June 23rd, 2014July 29th, 2016
Posted inMoney & Politics Column

Gun bills fail, shots fly

by Bill Lueders June 3rd, 2014July 29th, 2016
Posted inGovernment, Justice & Safety, Money & Politics

State weapons law conceals information

by Bill Lueders March 10th, 2013January 2nd, 2014
Posted inJustice & Safety

Police account of shooting disputed

by Bill Lueders January 6th, 2013January 9th, 2014

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