Virginia State University shooting suspect sent Instagram message saying ‘I’m tryna find the gun,’ court docs say - NBC News
Virginia State University shooting suspect sent Instagram message saying ‘I’m tryna find the gun,’ court docs say NBC News
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Virginia State University shooting suspect sent Instagram message saying ‘I’m tryna find the gun,’ court docs say NBC News
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Gun Rights
Why it matters
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Rights angle
What is at stake
The rights angle is direct: firearm policy, Second Amendment litigation, enforcement, records, bans, or carry rules can change what lawful citizens are allowed to do.
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How this could affect people
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