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Court Says State Bans On AR-15s And 'Large Capacity Magazines' Infringe Second Amendment
Court Says State Bans On AR-15s And 'Large Capacity Magazines' Infringe Second Amendment
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February 08, 2016

Appeals court ruling saying AR-15s and standard-capacity magazines are protected by the Second Amendment could prompt the Supreme Court to weigh in on state gun bans.
Judge Upholds Seattle 'Gun Violence Tax,' dismisses NRA Suit
Judge Upholds Seattle 'Gun Violence Tax,' dismisses NRA Suit
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December 22, 2015

The measure, one of only a couple of its kind in the nation, adds $25 to the price of each firearm sold in the city, plus 2 or 5 cents per round of ammunition, depending on the type.
New York Times Poll Shows Majority Of Americans Don't Want 'Assault Weapon' Ban
New York Times Poll Shows Majority Of Americans Don't Want 'Assault Weapon' Ban
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December 11, 2015
For the first time in two decades, poll shows 50 percent of Americans don't want AR-15 restrictions.
Ted Cruz Alleged Shotgun Faux Pas Is 'Bogus'
Ted Cruz Alleged Shotgun Faux Pas Is 'Bogus'
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November 04, 2015
Digital technology website Gizmodo wrote a flaming takedown of Republican presidential candidate Sen. Ted Cruz and his handling of an over-under shotgun during a recent interview in Iowa. But our expert says Cruz was going overboard to show his gun was safe and empty.
Texans Still Prohibited From Carrying Most Knives
Texans Still Prohibited From Carrying Most Knives
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November 01, 2015

Texas residents will soon be allowed to openly carry most guns, but state law still bars the carrying of many types of knives and other weapons.
Amish Man Challenges Photo ID Requirement To Buy Firearms
Amish Man Challenges Photo ID Requirement To Buy Firearms
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October 25, 2015
An Amish resident of central Pennsylvania is challenging the photo identification requirement to purchase a firearm, saying his religious beliefs prevent him from being photographed.
Midlevel Court Upholds New York's Tougher Gun Law
Midlevel Court Upholds New York's Tougher Gun Law
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October 23, 2015
A midlevel court has rejected a challenge to New York's new gun law, dismissing arguments it was pushed through the state Legislature improperly and that its restrictions violate the Second Amendment.
Supreme Court Could Rule On 'Assault Weapon' Bans
Supreme Court Could Rule On 'Assault Weapon' Bans
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October 20, 2015
The Supreme Court's 2008 decision in District of Columbia v. Heller and the 2010 decision in McDonald v. Chicago focused mainly on the right to defend one's own home. Gun rights groups have failed repeatedly to get the justices to say how broadly the Second Amendment protects gun rights.
Poll Shows Increased Demand For Gun Control
Poll Shows Increased Demand For Gun Control
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October 19, 2015
In the wake of a school shooting in Oregon that killed nine, a nationwide poll has found a sharp increase in the number of Americans who want stricter gun laws.
Candidates Call For More Gun Control In Democrat Debate
Candidates Call For More Gun Control In Democrat Debate
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October 14, 2015
Contenders for the Democratic nomination for president called for a host of new restrictions on firearms, including background checks on private sales, bans on so-called "assault weapons" and lawsuits against gun manufacturers.
Michigan Lawmakers OK Concealed Guns In Schools, 'Gun-Free' Zones
Michigan Lawmakers OK Concealed Guns In Schools, 'Gun-Free' Zones
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October 13, 2015

People with special permits would be allowed to bring concealed firearms inside schools and other “gun-free'' areas under legislation advanced by a Senate committee.
Gun Advocates Say Zoos Wrongfully Ban Firearms
Gun Advocates Say Zoos Wrongfully Ban Firearms
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October 12, 2015
Gun-rights supporters say publicly owned zoos have misinterpreted laws and are illegally posting signs that ban firearms.
Florida House Committee Approves Bill To Allow Open Carry Of Guns
Florida House Committee Approves Bill To Allow Open Carry Of Guns
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October 06, 2015

Florida is one of five states that don't allow people to openly carry guns in some form. The others are South Carolina, New York, Illinois and California.
President Calls For Tougher Gun Laws After Oregon College Shooting
President Calls For Tougher Gun Laws After Oregon College Shooting
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October 02, 2015
President hints at strict gun bans similar to those enacted in Australia and Great Britain after shooting rampage at an Oregon community college leaves 10 dead and scores wounded.
Gun Advocates Take Aim At Signs Prohibiting Gun Possession
Gun Advocates Take Aim At Signs Prohibiting Gun Possession
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September 28, 2015
Gun owners won a dramatic victory in May when lawmakers voted to allow handguns to be openly carried on Texas streets, but the latest debate is a more mundane affair as gun advocates take aim at signs.
Feds To Pay Gun Industry Group For Safety, Education Program
Feds To Pay Gun Industry Group For Safety, Education Program
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September 22, 2015
In a move that has sent political waves through Capitol Hill, the Department of Justice has awarded millions of tax dollars to the gun industry's top lobbying group to help promote firearms safety with young shooters and to fund locks for all new gun purchases.
Court Quashes Some District Of Columbia Gun Laws
Court Quashes Some District Of Columbia Gun Laws
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September 18, 2015
In a mixed decision, a federal appeals court struck down as unconstitutional several strict gun registration laws in the nation's capital, but upheld other restrictions aimed at public safety.
CNN: Most Americans Don't Want More Gun Control Laws
CNN: Most Americans Don't Want More Gun Control Laws
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September 14, 2015
A new poll conducted the same week as a national gun control push shows a majority of Americans don't want more gun laws and are skeptical checks on private sales will keep guns from crooks.
Seattle Enlists Legal Help To Fight NRA Lawsuit Over Gun Tax
Seattle Enlists Legal Help To Fight NRA Lawsuit Over Gun Tax
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September 10, 2015

The tax, designed to offset the cost of gun violence, was approved by the City Council last month and takes effect in January. It adds $25 to the price of each firearm sold in the city, plus 2 or 5 cents per round of ammunition. The revenue would be used for gun safety research and violence prevention.
Rehearing Denied In Ruling Against Search Of Arkansas Hunter
Rehearing Denied In Ruling Against Search Of Arkansas Hunter
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September 10, 2015
The Arkansas Supreme Court has denied a requested rehearing of a ruling that says state wildlife officers violated a hunter's constitutional rights when they ran a criminal background check on him when they didn't have any reasonable suspicion he had violated any laws.