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First, we believe in absolutely gun-free, zero-tolerance, totally safe schools. That means no guns in America's schools, period ... with the rare exception of law enforcement officers or trained se curity personnel.

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Wayne LaPierre
Age: 75
Born: 1949
Born: November 8
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