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Professor Vars Discusses His Idea for Voluntary Gun Control

Professor Fred Vars is quoted extensively by The Trace about his idea that allows residents to place themselves on a no-gun purchase registry.

For more, read “Washington State Debuts Unique Tool to Reduce Gun Suicides.”


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