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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.
NRA Sues Over Seattle's Adoption Of 'Gun Violence Tax'
NRA Sues Over Seattle's Adoption Of 'Gun Violence Tax'
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August 24, 2015

Three gun-rights groups, including the National Rifle Association, are suing the city of Seattle over its adoption this month of a so-called “gun violence tax.”
Seattle City Council Votes To Adopt 'Gun Violence Tax'
Seattle City Council Votes To Adopt 'Gun Violence Tax'
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August 10, 2015
Seattle's City Council unanimously approved a new tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition Monday, a measure designed to help offset the financial toll of gun violence. But opponents quickly promised a legal challenge.
Los Angeles Leaders Outlaw High-Capacity Gun Magazines
Los Angeles Leaders Outlaw High-Capacity Gun Magazines
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July 29, 2015
Leaders in Los Angeles unanimously voted to ban the sale of high-capacity gun magazines, putting the city in the middle of the debate over national gun control.
New Law Benefits Florida Gun Clubs
New Law Benefits Florida Gun Clubs
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July 15, 2015

Florida firearms enthusiasts will save a few dollars starting this month because of a new law that eliminates the sales tax on gun club memberships.
Study: More Concealed Carry Means Lower Crime Rate
Study: More Concealed Carry Means Lower Crime Rate
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July 13, 2015
A new study from a pro-gun research group suggests that the states with the most relaxed concealed carry laws have lower rates of murder and violent crime than states that make carrying a handgun tougher.
New Hampshire Gov. Vetoes Bill To Remove Concealed Carry License
New Hampshire Gov. Vetoes Bill To Remove Concealed Carry License
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July 06, 2015
In her veto message, Gov. Maggie Hassan said a bill to remove the licensing requirement for carrying concealed firearms would undo the state's “common sense'' gun laws.
Pennsylvania Court Rejects Law That Aided NRA Gun Challenges
Pennsylvania Court Rejects Law That Aided NRA Gun Challenges
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June 25, 2015
A court ruling striking down a Pennsylvania law that made it easier for gun-rights advocates like the National Rifle Association to challenge local gun ordinances is drawing strong reaction from both sides of the issue.
Decades-Old Waiting Period For Handguns Is Done In Wisconsin
Decades-Old Waiting Period For Handguns Is Done In Wisconsin
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June 24, 2015

Wisconsin's governor signs two bills loosening the state's gun regulations. The bills had bipartisan support.
Toby Keith Says 'Sheepdog' Could Have Stopped SC Shooting
Toby Keith Says 'Sheepdog' Could Have Stopped SC Shooting
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June 24, 2015
Toby Keith, famous for his patriotic ballads about American soldiers and killing Taliban terrorists, commented recently on the murder of nine churchgoers at a South Carolina bible study meeting, saying a good guy with a gun could have stopped the killing in its tracks.
NY Gun Law Critic Says Registration Data Show Low Compliance
NY Gun Law Critic Says Registration Data Show Low Compliance
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June 23, 2015
A group opposed to New York's two-year-old gun law says registration data show few owners complied with the requirement to register firearms reclassified as assault weapons.
Uber Bans Guns For Drivers, Passengers
Uber Bans Guns For Drivers, Passengers
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June 23, 2015
The popular ride sharing service caves to anti-gun pressure just months after a driver thwarted a mass shooting with his concealed handgun in Chicago.
Pope Takes Aim At Guns
Pope Takes Aim At Guns
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June 22, 2015
Pontiff suggests gunmakers aren’t Christian and says those who invest in firearms are hypocrites.
Clinton Calls For 'Common-Sense' Gun Control
Clinton Calls For 'Common-Sense' Gun Control
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June 20, 2015
Clinton says regulations can be passed while still respecting the Second Amendment and “respecting responsible gun owners.''
Federal Court To Revisit Concealed Weapon Permits Case
Federal Court To Revisit Concealed Weapon Permits Case
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June 16, 2015
A special 11-judge federal appeals court panel will consider whether to side with the gun lobby's effort to dramatically loosen California's restrictions on carrying concealed firearms.
Bill Would Allow Hunters To Use Semiautomatic Rifles
Bill Would Allow Hunters To Use Semiautomatic Rifles
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June 15, 2015
Pennsylvania would no longer be the only state that bars hunters from using semiautomatic rifles if bills pending before a House committee are approved.
Law Would Bar ATF Regulations On Ammo, AK-47s
Law Would Bar ATF Regulations On Ammo, AK-47s
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June 12, 2015
Just months after the Obama administration was forced to back down on a proposed ammunition ban, a Utah Republican has filed legislation that would force the feds to allow guns and ammo for “all lawful purposes.”
NRA: Feds Trying To Clamp Down On Gun Writers
NRA: Feds Trying To Clamp Down On Gun Writers
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June 08, 2015
Firearms advocates are warning new rules floated by the U.S. State Department could force gun industry writers and bloggers to ask for government permission to publish information on new guns and ammunition or face huge fines and prison time.
Remote Idaho School Buys Guns To Enhance Safety
Remote Idaho School Buys Guns To Enhance Safety
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June 06, 2015
In Idaho, bringing guns into a school as a safety measure is a much more accepted option where Second Amendment rights are highly protected and libertarian ideals run deep.
Federal Court Tosses Challenge To Kansas Gun Law
Federal Court Tosses Challenge To Kansas Gun Law
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June 05, 2015
At issue in the case is a 2013 state law called the Second Amendment Protection Act that makes it a felony for any U.S. government employee to attempt to enforce federal regulations for Kansas-only firearms, ammunition and gun accessories. It allows lawsuits by the state attorney general or county prosecutors to block federal enforcement attempts.