Research indicates that so-called right-to-carry laws don't reduce violence, and may increase aggravated assaults.

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Juveniles committed nine percent of murders, 20 percent of robberies, 15 percent of rapes, and 13 percent of aggravated assaults, according to the report.

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Applicants would also have to pass a background check for aggravated felony assaults and be screened against terrorism watch lists.

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