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September was another brutal month for gun violence in America. Mass shootings and politically motivated violence dominated headlines. Amid the noise of outrage and panic, a quieter shift was occurring within the gun-violence prevention movement.

On Sept. 2, Everytown for Gun Safety, an organization funded by billionaire Michael Bloomberg, announced a new firearms training initiative called Train SMART . Everytown’s website describes a program “created by veterans who bring the military’s proven principles of firearms training, safety, and responsibility to the civilian market.” It promises accessible, affordable preparation for new and current gun owners

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