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Two Rocket Launchers Turned In At L.A. Gun Exchange

by Tom Kludt

12.28.12 | 8:12 am

Among the more than 2,000 firearms turned in at Wednesday’s gun buyback in Los Angeles were two rocket launchers, the Los Angeles Times reports. A total of 75 assault weapons were gathered. Officials said the exchange drew nearly 400 more weapons than a similar event held a year ago.

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Tom Kludt Tom Kludt is a reporter for Talking Points Memo based in New York City, covering media and national affairs. Originally from South Dakota, Tom joined TPM as an intern in late-2011 and became a staff member during the 2012 election. He can be reached at tom@talkingpointsmemo.com.

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