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After each mass shooting, Americans respond in the same way

The Independent World · 16 October 2026 at 12:26

After each mass shooting, Americans respond in the same way

As many as 370 mass shooting events have already occurred this year.

Experts say the tragedies fuel even more gun purchases, writes James C.

Reynolds

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After each mass shooting, Americans respond in the same way

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