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The Gun Fight: Black on black crime

In the latest edition of The Gun Fight, the controversial topic of black on black crime is covered.

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Judge Hatchett speaks out against black-on-black crime

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The term "black-on-black crime" raises ire. It's an uncomfortable conversation, but one we have to have because black men are dying on our streets at the hands of other black men and we have to learn more about why it's happening.  More>>

Expert: Mental health sufferers "scapegoated" in gun debate

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If the sound bites are any indication, we don’t talk about mental health in America, until there is a mass shooting. More>>

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Reed: State gun laws hamstring effectiveness of local enforcement

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Georgia law may be hamstringing the effectiveness of local officials in fighting gun laws, but opponents argue that stricter control of guns may not be the answer to the gun fight.  More>>

Shedding light on gun laws in Georgia

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Social media is exploding with commentary what can be done to stop gun violence. But to solve the problem, we must first be aware of what the current gun laws are.

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Sharp increases reported for concealed carry permits

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More gun owners are applying for concealed carry permits in Georgia.

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Gun sales spike amid calls for tighter gun control

Gun sales have spiked after a speech from President Obama that called for tighter gun control. Gun sales have spiked after a speech from President Obama that called for tighter gun control.
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As President Barack Obama calls for tighter gun control, two iconic gun manufacturers are seeing their stocks soar. 

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Emmy-nominated Judge Hatchett on decreasing gun violence

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Emmy-nominated Judge Hatchett talks about what should be done to improve gun violence. More>>

Georgia city requires residents to own gun

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Did you know that every household in Kennesaw is required to have at least one gun? More>>

Lawyers accuse some judges of not taking guns from abusers

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Some attorneys are accusing some metro Atlanta judges of not enforcing laws meant to keep guns out of the hands of domestic abusers. More>>

Debating gun control in Atlanta

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While people are still trying to come to grips with what happened in Oregon, the talks of gun safety and gun control are also on the minds of people. More>>

Gun show sellers become private sellers in loophole

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Gun sales are reaching record numbers in the U.S. The Federal Bureau of Investigation's national instant background check system processed nearly two million gun related checks in October. More>>

Gun safety should be bigger priority

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Gun safety courses are not required in Georgia, but anyone who's ever taken a class knows to treat every gun as if it's loaded. More>>

Police encouraged to carry their weapons when off duty

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The Snellville Police Department made it publicly know it wants police officer to carry their weapons when they are off duty.

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The Gun Fight: The youngest victims

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A bullet--how can something so small change so many lives? A bullet doesn't know who it's meant for or why it's being sent.   More>>

Gun porn: Magazines found in easy access to kids

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The next time you are in a grocery or convenience store, check out the magazine aisle. Gun porn appears to be more popular than travel and cooking magazines and in plain sight of children. More>>

The Iron Pipeline: Gun trafficking in the United States Video included

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Every time law enforcement breaks up one illegal gun running ring, more people are standing by to move weapons from Georgia up the Eastern seaboard. More>>

Mass shootings in the US: legal or mental health issue?

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The US accounts for five percent of the world's population and a third of its mass shooters, according to the American Sociological Association. More>>

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Gun deaths in Metro Atlanta by the numbers Video included

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Homicide by gun is something that is in the news all too often. Is Atlanta a hot bed of gun deaths? More>>

What is the Gun Fight?

We're closely examining the facts and presenting pros and cons of the United States gun debate. CBS46 is looking past the headlines and bringing you a complete picture of where the US Stands in the Gun Fight.

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