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Marion Hammer
stated on November 1, 2015 in a column on the National Rifle Association Institute for Legislative Action website:

"Forty-five states allow open carry of firearms."

By Joshua Gillin • November 18, 2015
Marion Hammer
stated on February 22, 2011 in comments before a state Senate committee.:

The American Academy of Pediatrics "supports banning guns."

By Aaron Sharockman • March 14, 2011