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First gun-sniffing dog on the clock at Mall of America

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MOA has used K9s to sniff out explosives for about 20 years. Now they're training all eight of their dogs to detect firearms. The dogs undergo an extensive eight-week training in-house. They learn to smell every component of a firearm to detect who may have a gun on them.

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Mall of America starts using K-9s to sniff for guns

By Adam Duxter Click here for updates on this story BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (WCCO) — A new security measure is now in place at the Mall of America. When the mall started using K-9s as part of its security more than 20 years ago, the emphasis was on sniffing out explosives. But now, the dogs are training to sniff out guns that someone might be carrying through the mall. K-9 Ellie spent months training on the scent that each part of a firearm…

1 month ago·Colorado Springs, United States

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Mall of America starts using K-9s to sniff for guns

BLOOMINGTON, Minnesota (WCCO) -- A new security measure is now in place at the Mall of America.When the mall started using K-9s as part of its security more than 20 years ago, the emphasis was on sniffing out explosives. But now, the dogs are training to sniff out guns that someone might be carrying through the mall.K-9 Ellie spent months training on the scent that each part of a firearm gives off. When she spots one, she lets her trainer, Lt. K…

1 month ago

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First gun-sniffing dog on the clock at Mall of America

The dogs undergo an extensive eight-week training in-house, where they learn to smell every component of a firearm to detect who may have a gun on them.

1 month ago·St Paul, United States

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