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D.C. Handgun Ban

In D.C., wealthy take up arms
In the 2½ years since the U.S. Supreme Court ended the District's handgun ban, hundreds of residents in Washington's safest, most well-to-do neighborhoods have armed themselves, registering far more guns than people in poorer, crime-plagued areas of the city, according to D.C. police data.
 
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Homicide Rates in D.C. and Other Major Cities
Despite a ban on handgun ownership passed in 1976, the District's homicide rate has remained generally higher than those of other cities.
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A History of D.C. Gun Ban
The District's gun law is among the strictest in the nation, and it has been under attack since it took effect. Here are some key dates:
In Ariz., few barriers to owning a firearm (Post, January 10, 2011)
 
After gun industry pressure, veil was draped over tracing data (Post, October 24, 2010)
 
Gun rights advocates take aim at Md. limits: Federal suit challenges state's restrictions on handgun carry permits (Post, July 30, 2010)
 
Packing some extra peace of mind: Virginia gun-rights activists try out a state law that allows them to carry concealed weapons in establishments that serve alcohol (Post, July 3, 2010)
 
5 Myths about gun control (By Philip J. Cook and Jens Ludwig, June 13, 2010)
 
Taking new aim at D.C. gun control: Bills appear in Congress after similar legislation derails voting rights bid (Post, April 28, 2010)
 
Federal judge upholds laws on guns in D.C.: Appeal is 'highly likely' Mendelson, Cheh cite balance of safety, rights (Post, March 27, 2010)
 
Supreme Court does more wrangling with gun laws (Post, March 3, 2010)
 
D.C. handgun ban plaintiff takes a new shot: SUES FOR RIGHT TO CARRY ARMS IN PUBLIC
Scholar's image far from 'militia man in the hills of Montana' (Post, February 21, 2010)
 
The High Court: NRA avoids getting shut out of gun case (Post, February 8, 2010)
 
Justices to Decide if State Gun Laws Violate Rights: Court, Which Reversed D.C. Ban, Will Look to Local Level in 2nd Amendment Case (Post, October 1, 2009)
 
Lawsuit Seeks Right to Carry Concealed Weapons in the District: Suit Seeks Right to Pack Heat in Public (Post, August 8, 2009)
 
In Gubernatorial Race, It's About Who's More Pro-Gun: Background Check Loophole Puts Fine Point on Policies (Post, July 27, 2009)
 
D.C. Expands List Of Allowed Guns To Avert Lawsuit (Post, June 20, 2009)
 
Conservative Judges Echo Sotomayor in Gun Ruling (Post, June 3, 2009)
 
D.C. Gun Exception Alarms Md. Officials: Under Amendment, City Residents Could Buy Firearms in Maryland, Virginia (Post, April 8, 2009)
 
Hard Line on Guns Could Set Back D.C. Voting Rights (By Marc Fisher, March 12, 2009)
 
Supporters Push to Save D.C. Vote Bill In U.S. House (Post, March 4, 2009)
 
Optimism In Face of D.C. Gun Hurdle: Voting Rights Backers Hopeful for Removal Of GOP Amendment (Post, February 28, 2009)
 
D.C. Voting Measure Clears The Senate: Added Gun Language Might Pose a Problem (Post, February 27, 2009)
 
Don't Look for a Last Word in America's Gun Debate (By Marc Fisher, December 7, 2008)
 
Report Links State Gun Laws To Rates of Slayings, Trafficking (Post, December 5, 2008)
 
D.C. Council Supports Gun Control Revisions: Verizon Proposal Also Gets Backing (Post, December 3, 2008)
 
Gun Sales Thriving In Uncertain Times (Post, October 27, 2008)
 
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