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Navy Yard gunman Alexis exploited gun laws despite risks
The Navy Yard shooter Aaron Alexis had a history of violent outbursts and mental treatment. He bought a shotgun in Virginia using out of state ID, aided by the 1986 Firearms Owners Protection Act, despite restrictions on mentally ill buyers. Authorities reviewed Sharpshooters Small Arms Range records as lawmakers urged background checks and bans on military rifles.
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Washington
Washington Navy Yard
Aaron Alexis
U.S
Alexis
Virginia
Congress
Lorton
Michael Slocum
Slocum
Kristen Rand
Violence Policy Center
FBI
Virginia Tech
Veterans Administration
Navy
Seung Hi Cho
Connecticut
Barack Obama
Obama
Tve
Telemundo
Senate
Harry Reid
D-Nev
Joe Manchin
D.-W.va
Reid
Dianne Feinstein
D-Calif