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National concealed reciprocity bill picks up 200th supporter in House
by Chris EgerLegislation to treat concealed carry permits like drivers’ licenses nationwide is gaining steam in Congress while opponents dig in.
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Chicago teen fatally shot by CCP-holder during attempted robbery
by Jennifer CruzAn exchange of gunfire occurred around 11 a.m. outside of a bank as the 16-year-old, who was armed, attempted to rob a man who was legally carrying a gun.
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Everytown hires big name DC lobbying support group
by Chris EgerThe gun control group backed by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has retained a Washington D.C.-based advocacy firm to help with future legislative pushes.
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Louisiana House kills constitutional carry bill
by Andrew SheppersonLawmakers in the Louisiana House killed a bill Wednesday that would have allowed lawful gun owners to carry concealed firearms without a permit.
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Virginia Democrat comes out against national reciprocity
by Chris EgerWhile calling himself a "proud supporter of second amendment rights" the U.S. Senator whose constituency includes the NRA's headquarters pushed back against a national concealed carry proposal.
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Chris Christie commutes sentence of Marine facing prison on gun charge
by Chris EgerNew Jersey Gov. Chris Christie (R) on Friday commuted the sentence of a Marine facing three years in state prison after being caught up by the Garden State’s gun laws.
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Gov. Branstad signs Iowa gun expansions into law
by Chris EgerRepublican Gov. Terry Branstad signed two proposals on Thursday that bring a wide range of changes to Iowa's gun laws including instituting "stand your ground" protections.
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Bloomberg pledges $25M for more gun control, starting with national reciprocity
by Chris EgerEverytown for Gun Safety announced Monday it is digging deep and starting the 2018 election cycle with special attention paid to defeating nationwide concealed carry recognition.
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‘Monumental’ Iowa gun rights package sent to Gov. Branstad
by Chris EgerAn omnibus firearms reform bill including "stand your ground" changes to Iowa law received final passage from the House Thursday and is headed to the governor's desk.
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Iowa Senate passes omnibus firearms reform bill
by Chris EgerA pro-gun House bill that includes "stand your ground" provisions was approved by lawmakers in the Iowa Senate on Tuesday.
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Some in NYC don’t like the Hearing Protection Act or national reciprocity
by Chris EgerAt the same time New York Police officials slammed a federal expansion of concealed carry rights, the New York Times came out against a suppressor reform bill.
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North Dakota joins ranks of constitutional carry states
by Chris EgerRepublican Gov. Doug Burgum on Thursday night signed a popular measure allowing law-abiding citizens to carry a concealed handgun without a permit.
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