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8 Nov, 4 tweets, 1 min read
"America’s infatuation with guns is a national security threat. And it appears poised to get even worse." msnbc.com/opinion/americ…
"Concealed carry of firearms allows for coordinated and deadly attack-planning because they enable the element of surprise."
"Now imagine a future in which the Supreme Court has permitted that fan to pull out his assault pistol in a stadium filled with thousands of fans."
"Second, striking down New York’s licensing requirement would permit terrorists to further exploit our already lax gun laws."

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