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Gun rights activist dismisses polls
(CNN) – The chief of a power gun owners group said Wednesday he doesn't trust the methodology of polls showing an overwhelming number of Americans favoring universal background checks on gun sales.
"I'm not sure I believe any polls at this time. I don't think they know how to ask the right questions," Larry Pratt, executive director of Gun Owners of America, told CNN's Wolf Blitzer during a contentious interview on "The Situation Room." When Blitzer asked if that included Fox News' survey, Pratt said it did.
Pratt also said he wants Republican Sen. Pat Toomey out of office for his gun bill.(VIDEO)
Perry: background checks a "kneejerk reaction"
In an interview with Wolf Blitzer, Texas Governor Rick Perry expresses his opposition to universal background checks.
RELATED STORY: Perry 'indeed' open to 2016 bid
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Obama praises Colorado's gun laws
Colorado now requires background checks for new gun purchases and limits gun magazines to 15 rounds. CNN's Jessica Yellin reports.
RELATED STORY: Obama on background checks: 'Practical progress' on gun violence
Obama's strategy on gun control
John King and David Gergen discuss if Obama's push for gun control will lead to results.
RELATED STORY: Hutchinson clarifies position on background checks
Hutchinson: Open to expanding background checks
By CNN's Gregory Wallace
(CNN) – Asa Hutchinson, the former Republican congressman who led the National Rifle Association’s school safety initiative, personally disagrees with its opposition to universal background checks, he told CNN on Tuesday.
"Yes. Absolutely. I'm open to expanding background checks," he said in response to a question on the "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."
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Cops to gangs: Let's make a deal
Syracuse authorities are telling gang members that if they put down the guns, they'll help them get jobs.
Cops called over photo of boy with rifle
Did police go too far after a dad posted a photo on Facebook of his young son holding a rifle? CNN's Mary Snow has more.
Giffords shooting – new police files
Police files show Loughner's parents were so concerned about his behavior, they took his shotgun and disabled his car. CNN's Brian Todd reports.
RELATED STORY: New details: Loughner's parents took gun, disabled car to keep him home
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Big names, big money back gun control
CNN's Tom Foreman looks at Jim Carrey and Mayor Bloomberg's separate forays into pushing for gun control legislation.
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3 Marines dead in Quantico
CNN's Brian Todd reports on a shooting involving three Marines working at the base in Quantico, Virginia.
RELATED STORY: Victims, gunman identified from Quantico Marine base shooting
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