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Veteran caught in Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ catch-22

by Chris Eger

A Soldier serving overseas while his home state updated their regulations on owning certain firearms says he was left inadvertently in violation of the law.

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Supreme Court lets Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ ban stand

by Chris Eger

The nation's highest court on Monday declined to take up a challenge to Connecticut's 2013 assault weapon ban expansion rushed through in the wake of the Sandy Hook shooting.

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NY SAFE Act compromise on ammo program requirement

by Chris Eger

New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo (D) and state lawmakers have agreed to change parts of the draconian NY SAFE Act in relation to ammunition sales.

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Reactions to shockingly low NY gun registration numbers

by Chris Eger

With just 45,000 firearms registered under the SAFE Act out of an expected 1 million, both gun control and Second Amendment advocates are claiming victory.

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Read the breakdown of SAFE Act ‘assault weapons’ registered in New York

by Chris Eger

Records released show that 23,847 people have applied to register 44,485 guns classified as an assault weapon under the egis of the Secure Ammunition Firearms Enforcement Act (NY SAFE) implemented two years ago

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Low SAFE Act numbers hint at non-compliance in NY

by Chris Eger

Just one of every 800 New Yorkers have registered their firearms under the requirements of the state's 2013 gun control legislation.

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Deadline to register ‘assault weapons’ in New York looming (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

New Yorkers have a choice to make by Tuesday about their newly designated 'assault rifles' as SAFE Act registration requirements kick into effect April 15.

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CT: New law requiring permits to buy long guns takes effect April 1

by Chris Eger

In the latest round of new Connecticut gun laws to take effect, those wanting to buy a long gun will need the blessing of the state police starting April 1.

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CT: Those who missed gun registration deadline getting letters from state police

by Chris Eger

In Connecticut those gun owners who tried and failed to get their magazines and rifles registered in time are now finding letters in their mailbox from the state police, wanting their guns.

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Connecticut: Lawmakers seek amnesty for those who did not register banned guns, magazines in time

by Chris Eger

In Connecticut, state lawmakers are calling for an amnesty program for those who failed to register their now-banned firearms and magazines in time.

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