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Over the last few years, dozens of states have significantly rolled back gun restrictions. Need to Know\u2019s John Larson traveled to Virginia to see what\u2019s known as the \u201copen carry\u201d movement first-hand and to investigate how the gun rights movement has become so effective in easing gun control laws. And, John Larson talks with Larry Pratt, the head of Gun Owners of America about Newtown.<\/p>\n

PREVIEW:<\/strong> After Simon’s Rock<\/a>, a Need to Know special report looking at a small college shooting in western Massachusetts some 20 years before Newtown. Even today, the families of victims and survivors are still trying to come to terms with what happened. (Airing Friday, Feb. 22, on PBS)
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\nPROPUBLICA:<\/strong> Five federal policies on guns you\u2019ve never heard of<\/a>
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\nVIDEO:<\/strong> Obama and Biden speak on new gun laws<\/a>
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\nSLIDESHOW:<\/strong> The world reacts to Newtown<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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