Kristen Rand

Legislative Director for the Violence Policy Center

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Legislative Director for the Violence Policy Center in Washington, DC

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The International Association of Police Chiefs reports that high-caliber automatic weapons are increasingly common on the streets of American cities.

Buying, Selling and Using Assault Weapons in the US

The International Association of Police Chiefs reports that high-caliber automatic weapons are increasingly common on the streets of American cities.

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