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Guns can provide a false sense of security
While it's not clear why gun sales are up this year on Long Island, speculation includes fear of a rise in crime fueled by the bad economy. But if people are buying guns to protect themselves in their homes, the track record on gun-related suicides and homicides should provide reason for pause. Guns can be useful for home defense. But a gun at home increases the risk of suicide two- to 10-fold,...
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