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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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ATF: Firearms tracing down in 2016

by Christen Smith

Firearm traces decreased marginally last year, according to the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives.

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Report: DoD may have lost $702 million worth of ammo in Afghanistan

by Brian Seay

Department of Defense officials aren’t sure whether $702 million allocated for ammunition was spent properly in Afghanistan.

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Study: Reducing proactive policing could reduce major crime

by Brian Seay

Researchers looked at data from the NYPD during a slowdown a few years ago and cross referenced that with major crime complaints submitted by residents.

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Cabela’s multi-billion dollar merger with Bass Pro Shops complete

by Christen Smith

Two iconic outdoor retailers became one after completing a multi-billion dollar merger in the works for nearly a year.

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FBI: Violent crime, murder, on the rise for the second straight year

by Brian Seay

According to the FBI’s annual crime report, violent crime is on the rise - and as more murders are committed, guns are increasingly the weapon of choice.

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Gun sales recover in August

by Christen Smith

Estimated gun sales recovered somewhat in August after two straight months of double digit decreases in federal background checks.

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A closer look at what President Trump’s military surplus executive order does

by Brian Seay

President Trump rolled back an Obama-era order restricting military surplus equipment for state and local law enforcement this week. But what’s it all mean?

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Police chief fired in Florida after fatal training demonstration last year

by Brian Seay

Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis was fired Wednesday more than a year after the fatal shooting of a librarian at a training demonstration.

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Mississippi retailers prepare for Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday

by Christen Smith

Dealers in Mississippi are gearing up for the state's Second Amendment Sales Tax Holiday -- a 48 hour window for shoppers to buy guns free of sales tax.

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Lists: July’s top 10 background checks

by Christen Smith

Guns.com analyzed the top 10 states for background check applications for handguns and long guns.

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Sportsman’s Warehouse alludes to possible ammo promos

by Christen Smith

Sportsman's Warehouse hinted at potential promotions on ammo as it chided competitors for "racing to the bottom" on gun prices.

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