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The Perfect Trigger

Remington Arms / Henry Gordy Intl.

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82: The Perfect Trigger

America’s oldest gun manufacturer denies that its most popular product is defective and dangerous.

Prelude: A deadly toy gun is recalled by Family Dollar.

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