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Councilman wants Pittsburgh to ban guns in city parks after armed protest
by Chris EgerA Pittsburgh Democrat was so shocked by seeing firearms displayed in an area park last month that he has proposed an ordinance to the City Council to prohibit the practice.
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Knoxville, NRA settle suit against gun ban in Chilhowee Park
by Chris EgerThe National Rifle Association's suit over the city’s prohibition on concealed carry in an area park was settled in Knox County Circuit Court last week.
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Pennsylvania court finds town’s gun ban unlawful
by Chris EgerCommonwealth Court panel ruled 2-1 on Friday to grant a gun rights group an injunction against a Pennsylvania town's ban on carrying firearms in area parks.
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Fort Wayne moves to strike gun free zones in city parks to comply with state law
by Chris EgerIn a 6-3 vote Tuesday, the Fort Wayne Common Council agreed to strike language from the city's code that kept legal guns out of local parks.
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Activists test ‘no-guns’ policy at Tennessee fair for court standing (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerA gun group aimed to fuel an ongoing lawsuit challenging a gun ban at Chilhowee Park on Tuesday by filming their attempt to bring legally permitted guns into the 81-acre facility.
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NRA backs lawsuit against gun ban in Knoxville park
by Chris EgerThe National Rifle Association filed suit in Knox County Circuit Court on Wednesday over the city's prohibition on concealed carry in an area park.
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Tennessee Dems want gun free zones during events at public parks
by Chris EgerJust months after Gov. Haslam signed a bill against gun prohibitions in parks, lawmakers have introduced a bill to allow them in certain cases.
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Haslam bucks pressure, signs contentious Tennessee ‘guns in parks’ bill
by Chris EgerDespite opposition from groups across the state to veto legislation expanding concealed carry rights in parks, the governor signed it into law Friday.
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Tennessee guns in parks bill heads to Gov. Haslam for consideration
by Chris EgerAfter approving a conference committee report, the Tennessee legislature sent a controversial bill to Republican Gov. Bill Haslam that would expand concealed carry rights in public parks.
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Tennessee guns in parks bill proving controversial
by Chris EgerWhat started as simple legislation to expand concealed carry rights to public parks in the state has earned the attention of national gun control groups and risks a veto from Republican Gov. Bill Haslam.
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