The state`s plan seemed simple enough: Starting on a holiday weekend and for a few days at most, shut down a computer system used for criminal background checks on gun buyers so that important technological upgrades could be made. But a backlash and an unsuccessful court challenge ensued, providing a potent lesson to the state`s political leaders about the sensitivities and vigilance of the state`s gun rights supporters - and yet another reminder of the challenges faced by gun control advocates in Pennsylvania.

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Posted: 9/10/2007 10:01:55 AM