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Connections: Would banning firearms lead to a violent backlash?

Would banning firearms of any kind lead to a violent backlash? Across the country, gun enthusiasts wear shirts and hats depicting an AR-15 with the slogan, "Try and take it." It implies that a ban would spark some kind of insurrection.

We discuss threats of violence and the possible impact on the legislative process regarding firearms. In studio:

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Evan Dawson is the host of "Connections with Evan Dawson." He joined WXXI in January 2014 after working at 13WHAM-TV, where he served as morning news anchor. He was hired as a reporter for 13WHAM-TV in 2003 before being promoted to anchor in 2007.
Megan Mack is the executive producer of "Connections with Evan Dawson" and live/televised engagement programming.
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