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Police chief groups repeat call for expanded background checks

by Chris Eger

A coalition of police chief lobby groups meeting in Chicago this week are calling for background checks on all private gun sales.

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State lawmaker seeks to open door for local assault weapon bans

by Chris Eger

Just weeks after a federal appeals court upheld a city ordinance that prohibits firearms deemed to be assault weapons; an Illinois lawmaker is seeking the same allowance for other municipalities in the Land of Lincoln.

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Colorado senate gun recall seats slide back to Democrats

by Chris Eger

The two seats in Colorado's senate won through a historic recall election over gun control in 2013 have once again returned to candidates from the Democratic Party this week.

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Police organization calls for expanded background checks (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

A national police lobby group, formed to combat gun violence, has declared its support for background checks on private gun sales.

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Cook County calls for ballot referendum on assault weapon ban, universal background checks (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Wednesday the Cook County Board of Commissioners approved a ballot referendum to ask voters their feelings on universal background checks and an assault weapon ban.

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Illinois governor calls for ban on ‘assault weapons,’ .50 caliber guns in response to ‘war’ on the streets (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

In the Land of Lincoln Gov. Pat Quinn is backing legislation to ban so-called assault weapons, large magazines, and .50 caliber rifles and cartridges to "save lives and protect communities."

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New Hampshire House votes down expanded background check bill

by Chris Eger

In a defeat for pro-gun control advocates, the New Hampshire House voted down a bill that would have expanded background checks to private transfers.

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Colorado: Attempt to repeal gun law shot down (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Voting along party lines, a Colorado Senate committee halted a measure to repeal enhanced background checks in the state by a vote of 3-2.

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