In Waco's wake: gun ownership
Article Abstract:
The National Rifle Association (NRA) is still intent on opposing any gun control measures, despite the role an arms stockpile played in the recent standoff with Branch Davidian followers of David Koresh. The Brady bill gun control legislation is likely to pass this year.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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So much smoke
Article Abstract:
Many questions remain after the siege resulted in mass suicide by the Branch Davidians, such as the timing of the tear-gas attack and the absence of fire engines. Attorney General Janet Reno and other officials assert that child abuse was occurring in the compound.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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The logic of Waco
Article Abstract:
The blame for the grisly end to the standoff between Branch Davidians and the FBI lies in lax gun control laws, which allowed the cult to stock an arsenal. The possession of firearms became the basis for the confrontation that ended in tragedy.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1993
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