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Report: Chicago Police overtime spending result of ‘wide scale waste and…abuse’

by Brian Seay

The Chicago Police Department has spent nearly $100 million a year on officer overtime in the last few years, according to an internal investigation.

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Trump hints at pardon for Sheriff Joe: ‘I think he’s going to be just fine’

by Brian Seay

At a campaign style rally Tuesday in Phoenix, President Donald Trump hinted at the possibility that he’d pardon former Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio.

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Chicago’s top cop moves forward on recommendation to fire officer involved in fatal shooting

by Brian Seay

Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie Johnson is moving to fire an officer who’s been accused of lying about a fatal shooting.

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ATF: Gun traces in Canada up 20 percent over the last five years

by Christen Smith

Guns recovered and traced in Canada increased 20 percent over the last five years, according to a federal report published last week.

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[NERD] and STI team up to offer Pistol Coffin 3 Gun Holster

by Jacki Billings

Next Evolution Research and Design partnered with STI to develop the Pistol Coffin 3 Gun Holster developed for 3-Gun competitors.

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STI releases DVC Steel Pistol for competitive shooters

by Jacki Billings

Though the new STI competition pistol is a beauty, it's not for the faint of heart. The latest creation comes with a hefty price tag of $3,999.

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Texas legislature approves hog hunting from hot air balloons

by Brian Seay

Gov. Greg Abbott’s signature is all that’s stopping Texans from shooting hogs from hot air balloons.

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Report: Closed social media groups fueling black market gun deals in Libya

by Brian Seay

Since the fall of Qaddafi, the illegal gun trade in Libya has been booming - thanks in large part to social media - according to a new report.

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Marine units start using upgraded M2A1 machine gun

by Brian Seay

The Marine Corps announced last week that units have started using the updated M2A1 .50-caliber machine gun, which improves on the classic M2.

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STI designs H.O.S.T. platform for optics and suppressor use

by Jacki Billings

STI unveiled the Holographic Optic Slide Top pistol in both their 1911 and 2011 models, offering optics and suppressor shooters a better option for their mounted gear.

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STI reveals newest member of DVC 2011 pistol series

by Jacki Billings

After two months of waiting, STI is finally rolling out the DVC Carry — a new 1911 style handgun first introduced at SHOT Show in January.

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