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Bump stock targeted in proposed legislation

by Chris Eger

Congressional lawmakers on Wednesday introduced bills to ban bump fire stocks and mandate smart gun use while other measures are in the works.

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Gun rights groups rebuff calls for more regulation after Las Vegas shooting

by Chris Eger

On Tuesday, a number of Second Amendment organizations responded to the push by Democrats for gun control following the mass shooting in Las Vegas.

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Gov. Jay Inslee calls for ‘bump stock ban’ law in Washington, echoed in D.C.

by Chris Eger

In the wake of Sunday's mass shooting in Las Vegas, Washington's chief executive wants action to prevent what he termed "machine gun massacres" by banning a specific type of firearm accessory.

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ATF: Las Vegas shooter modified a dozen guns with bump stocks

by Christen Smith

The man police say rained down bullets into a music festival on the Las Vegas strip modified a dozen guns with devices mimicking fully automatic fire.

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DOJ declines to charge officer in fatal shooting of armed teen

by Brian Seay

The Justice Department will not pursue federal charges against an Alabama police officer for the shooting death last summer of an armed teenager.

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Investigation uncovers phony law enforcement agency at Navy yard that spent $21M on weapons, vehicles

by Brian Seay

About half the money was spent on labor over more than a decade, and at least $4 million worth of vehicles are still missing.

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Felons met at Ramada Inn garage to sell guns as part of sting

by Chris Eger

Among those indicted in California as part of a record-setting sweep by federal agents last month were two men who made a series of sales in at a San Francisco motel.

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SF Bay Area sweep yields largest number of arrests in ATF history

by Chris Eger

Law enforcement agencies on Thursday announced the results of Operation Cold Day, a joint two-year investigation resulting in federal charges on 42 defendants.

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Lawyers say body cam footage shows Baltimore officers planting drugs – again

by Brian Seay

For the second time in the last several weeks, defense attorneys in Baltimore are alleging that body camera footage shows officers planting drugs.

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Federal prosecutors close investigation into police shooting of James Boyd

by Brian Seay

Federal prosecutors say there’s insufficient evidence to bring charges against two Albuquerque officers who shot and killed a mentally ill man in 2014.

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Family of Alton Sterling files wrongful death lawsuit

by Jennifer Cruz

The lawsuit says the city of Baton Rouge has a "pervasive policy of tolerating racist behavior by some of its officers," and calls Sterling’s death a result of poor training and inadequate procedures.

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L.A. deputies shoot at aggressive pit bull, accidentally kill teenager

by Brian Seay

A teenager is dead after Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies shot at an aggressive pit bull, and their bullets ricocheted and hit the teen in the chest.

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