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Guns
Yes, more than 30 states allow teachers to carry guns in school
Guns
More than 30 states allow teachers to carry guns in schools
Most states that allow teachers to carry guns give school districts or individual schools the power to decide if they allow weapons.
Guns
Fact checking Georgia gun laws
After the shooting at Apalachee High School in Winder, Georgia, posts claimed people can carry guns without a permit or license in the state. That’s true.
Guns
Alleged photo of Georgia school shooter is fake
In the wake of the school shooting in Georgia misinformation is spreading about the shooter and other details surrounding the incident. Ariane Datil with our VERIFY
Guns
Yes, there are bullet vending machines in some U.S. grocery stores
A VERIFY viewer asked us about a social media post claiming to show ammunition vending machines. They’re real and available in these states.
Donald Trump
Yes, federal law bans most convicted felons from owning guns
After former President Trump’s felony conviction in his New York hush money case, people claimed federal law makes it illegal for felons to have guns. That’s true.
Guns
ATF has not updated its policy to allow ‘illegal’ immigrants to buy guns in the U.S.
A viral video falsely claims ATF has updated its background check policy with an exemption that allows “illegal” immigrants to buy guns. Here are the facts.
Crime
Claims that accused University of Idaho killer Bryan Kohberger could be executed by firing squad if convicted need context
Idaho requires lethal injection be used for all executions when available. A new law makes the firing squad an option only if injection is not.
Guns
Ted Cruz hasn’t tweeted same message after different mass shootings
Viral tweets claim Sen. Ted Cruz copy and pasted the same message to Twitter after mass shootings. That’s false.
Government
Tennessee expelled members could soon return to office
Two Tennessee state reps who were removed from office could be appointed to fill their own vacancies, and voted back permanently in a special election.
Guns
Yes, Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like mass shootings to be sold at auction
Kentucky law requires guns used in crimes like the mass shooting at Old National Bank in Louisville to be sold to the public at an auction.
Guns
Claims Texas governor cut mental health spending need context
Greg Abbott once moved $200 million from the Department of Health and Human Services to the National Guard, but it's unclear whether any programs were affected.
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