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Published January 17, 2013, 01:52 PM

Sheriffs, state lawmakers push back on gun control

From Oregon to Mississippi, President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers, many of whom vowed to ignore any restrictions — and even try to stop federal officials from enforcing gun policy in their jurisdictions.

By: Jeff Barnard, Associated Press

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