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Burglars Hit Home on NY Gun Map

Police investigating whether they used map to target home

By Evann Gastaldo,  Newser Staff | Suggested by Guvner

Posted Jan 14, 2013 8:59 AM CST

(Newser) More fallout from the controversial "gun map" published by a New York newspaper: The interactive map, which publicized addresses of local gun owners, may have been used by burglars to target a home in White Plains. At least two people broke into the home Saturday night and tried to open the gun safe, but couldn't, Newsday reports. One suspect is in custody, and police are looking into whether the gun database played a role. Some lawmakers had complained that the map could help criminals, and a state senator plans to introduce a bill today to keep the names of gun permit holders private. Click for more on the gun map controversy.

A screenshot of the Journal News' online map of permit pistol owners in two New York counties.
A screenshot of the Journal News' online map of permit pistol owners in two New York counties.   (lohud.com)
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imfairlyamused
Jan 14, 2013 10:32 PM CST
criminals prefer unarmed victims....i dont believe this...just more propoganda to get the people to give up their right to bear arms
Just_Dave
Jan 14, 2013 8:34 PM CST
"What a rational discussion on the gun debate in America" - said by no one ever on Newser.
gomer99
Jan 14, 2013 8:15 PM CST
Guy down the road had a "this home protected by Smith & Wesson" sign on the door. Neighbor bitched about it, and gave the usual whine that the anti-gunners do....... So.......the guy put a sign in his yard with a HUGE arrow, saying: "This home protected by S&W BUT they guy next door hates guns and DOESN'T HAVE ANY" Neighbor bitched again. Just ain't no pleasin' some people.
 

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