Published January 17, 2013, 11:02 AM

Sheriffs and state push back against gun control

From Oregon to Mississippi, President Barack Obama's proposed ban on new assault weapons and large-capacity magazines has struck a nerve among rural lawmen and lawmakers, many of whom vowed to ignore any restrictions — and even try to stop federal officials from enforcing gun policy in their jurisdictions.

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