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Alaska Intentional Firearm Injuries on the Rise

There has been a significant increase in the number of intentional firearm injuries in recent years, marking a shift from when accidental shootings were more common in Alaska, state officials said. Dr. Frank Sacco, chairman of the Alaska Trauma System …

Federal Report Says Cleveland Police Poorly Trained, Reckless

Cleveland police officers use excessive and unnecessary force far too often, are poorly trained in tactics and firearm use and endanger the public and their fellow officers with their recklessness, the U.S. Justice Department said in a report presented Thursday …

Wisconsin DNR: Most Hunting Accidents Due to Mistakes

Wisconsin wildlife officials say shooting-related hunting accidents are relatively rare and are mostly the result of basic firearm safety mistakes. Department of Natural Resources records show 28 hunting incidents in 2012, Post-Crescent Media reported Wednesday. The 10-year average is 30 …