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Federal court: Police can frisk anyone at stops, even those with carry permits
by Chris EgerA panel of the U.S. 4th Circuit Court of Appeals on Monday decided 12-4 that an officer is justified in searching a person if they suspect the individual has a weapon, even if that person may be legally armed.
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Australia offers gun amnesty after increase in shootings
by Chris EgerWith shootings a weekly occurrence in Melbourne and crime up, Justice Minister Michael Keenan announced plans to allow those with illegal guns to turn them in without compensation.
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Georgia cheesesteak joint will take your guns, no questions asked (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerIf you have a gun you want to get rid of just head on over to the Philly CheeseSteak Factory in Augusta and ask for the "Brown Bag Special."
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Man stopped for expired tag arrested for .410 zip gun
by Chris EgerA fine upstanding felon out cruising around in Cally in his '98 Navigator made the dual mistake of taking his converted flare gun and a load of meth with him.
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Felon says he’ll ‘sell his soul’ for machine gun and silencer, gets 21 years instead
by Daniel TerrillA Palm Coast convicted felon was sentenced Thursday to 21 years and 10 months behind bars for possession of a machine gun and silencer, and assaulting a federal officer. Radbourne Mark Anthony Saleem, 40, pleaded guilty to the charges on Nov. 5, 2014, in a Florida federal court. He was arrested in November 2013 after […]
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Suspect tries chewing fingertips to avoid identification (VIDEO)
by Jennifer CruzAs it turned out, the suspect was in the country illegally and had two outstanding felony warrants, but his attempt to alter his identity didn't work.
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Congressman introduces bills to restrict body armor, homemade firearms nationwide
by Chris EgerCalifornia Democratic Rep. Mike Honda kicked off the 114th Congress by delivering three bills that would ban body armor and regulate home-assembled firearms in an effort to stop gun violence.
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Beloit PD backpedals on warrantless gun search offer
by Chris EgerJust days after a Wisconsin police department asked residents to open their doors so they can come and inspect for illegal guns without a warrant, officials have now changed their minds following scathing reaction.
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Police department asks volunteers to have homes searched for guns (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerAs part of their new "Consent to Inspect" program, authorities in Beloit, Wisconsin want residents to open their doors so they can come and inspect for illegal guns without a warrant.
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Police open $500 anonymous illegal gun tip line (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerOfficials in Baltimore, Maryland, have issued a standing bounty on illegal working firearms in the city, promising tipsters $500 for each lead that pans out.
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Gov. Brown signs three gun control bills, kicks back ‘Ghost Gun’ act
by Chris EgerCalifornia's governor vetoed a measure regulating homemade firearms but signed a trio of other anti-gun bills into law Tuesday, including one to implement “gun restraining orders.”
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Congress seeks increased regulation on homemade firearms
by Chris EgerA group of Congressmen led by Rep. Mike Honda (D) has submitted a bill to the U.S. House to require background checks and serial numbers for home built guns.
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