Saturday, 5 November 2011

Will Gun-Rights Law Raise Risk Of Soldier Suicides?


Army Gen. Peter Chiarelli, seen here in Iraq in 2006, has said he is concerned about whether a new NRA-backed law could lead to a greater risk of soldier suicides. Reuters/File

Pentagon Vs. NRA: Will Gun-Rights Law Raise Risk Of Soldier Suicides? -- NPR

A new NRA-backed law will make it virtually impossible to get private weapons out of the hands of some potentially suicidal soldiers, Army officials say. The NRA says the guns aren't the problem.

op military officials are speaking out against a new law backed by the National Rifle Association, which they fear will increase the danger of suicide among US troops.

The measure prohibits commanders from being able to "collect or record any information" about private firearms owned by US troops living off base.

The Army's No. 2 [...]



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