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Only the ban of ARs will end the violence

June 12, 2022 12:00 am • Last Updated: June 12, 2022 5:57 pm

There is one way to stop this senseless murder of innocent people with military style assault rifles. That is to ban the sale of these guns to the general public. If the shooter cannot get these guns, he cannot shoot. I am writing this letter as a long-time gun owner.

Robert Pumerantz

New London

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