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Eddie Silas on media depictions of firearms and gun safety

Prolific Arms co-owner Eddie Silas describes playing with a gun dangerously as a child after viewing a movie and how the experience informs his perspective on providing education about firearm safety.

By Murv Seymour | Here & Now

May 7, 2025

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