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Gun Policy
A pattern of noncompliance by gun owners gives fresh fodder to anti-regulators.
But expanding them would also require a cultural change.
Commentary
Dylann Roof's reported obsession with the Florida case is a reminder of the inherent dangers of "Stand Your Ground" laws.
His remarks show that in the Palmetto State, prospects for tougher gun laws are slim indeed.
Very easy — the state has some of the country's weakest gun laws.
The post-Newtown spike in gun legislation continues as the issue settles into a new normal.
