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Illinois governor signs bill to crack down on criminals who are repeat gun offenders

by Chris Eger

A bipartisan measure designed in part to lengthen prison sentences for repeat gun offenders in Illinois was signed on Friday.

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Ruling granting access to dash cam video in Pennsylvania may not last long

by Brian Seay

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of allowing police dash cam video to the public, but the ruling may be short lived.

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PA Senate strengthens training requirements in proposal to arm school employees

by Christen Smith

The Pennsylvania Senate amended a proposal to arm school employees last month to strengthen training requirements outlined in the bill.

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Bipartisan push in Illinois legislature would increase sentencing for repeat gun offenders

by Brian Seay

In an effort to curb Chicago gun violence, the Illinois House on Monday approved a bill that would boost sentencing requirements for repeat gun offenders.

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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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New York bill would make offenses against first responders hate crimes

by Brian Seay

The New York Senate passed a bill this week that would make crimes committed against police and firefighters hate crimes.

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Georgia: Gun and knife reform bill signed into law

by Chris Eger

Legislation described by gun rights advocates as a "clean-up bill" was signed into law this week by Georgia Republican Gov. Nathan Deal.

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Georgia governor signs campus carry bill into law

by Brian Seay

Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal signed a bill into law Thursday which will allow concealed carry on public colleges and universities in the state.

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Bill would allow family members to strip Oregonians’ gun rights via court petition

by Brian Seay

The Oregon Senate approved a bill Monday that would allow people to ask a court to revoke gun rights for family and household members.

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Trump signs bill aimed at better health care for veterans

by Jennifer Cruz

The program will offer alternatives to veterans who currently wait 30 days or more for care or travel 40 or miles to a VA facility.

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Democrats file bill to restrict U.S. use, exports of cluster bombs

by Brian Seay

A trio of Democratic lawmakers are introducing a bill that would restrict how the U.S. uses and exports cluster munitions.

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New Jersey: Assembly Bill Would Turn Doctors Against Their Patients

by Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

Anti-gun politicians in Trenton, New Jersey have no shortage of elaborate schemes to separate people from their firearms.

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