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21 states join Supreme Court challenge to Maryland ‘assault weapon’ law

by Chris Eger

Attorneys general from over 20 states joined a long-simmering challenge against Maryland’s 2013 Firearms Safety Act, now at the nation’s highest court.

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Americans trying to bring guns into Canada ‘with alarming frequency’

by Brian Seay

At least six people have been charged with bringing handguns across the New Brunswick border this summer.

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Fewer shootings, but more murders in Chicago as top cop calls for more gun laws

by Brian Seay

Chicago's top cop says CPD has recovered 5,000 firearms this year, but called for more gun laws to help drive down the city’s persistent gun violence.

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Maryland ‘assault weapon’ ban appealed to U.S. Supreme Court

by Chris Eger

A long-simmering challenge against Maryland’s 2013 Firearms Safety Act has been appealed to the nation's highest court.

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How California’s ‘off-roster’ gun exemption for peace officers is causing problems

by Brian Seay

A recent seizure of dozens of firearms from a California officer’s home is shining a light on problems with California’s off-roster police exemption.

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Trump signs bill aimed at better health care for veterans

by Jennifer Cruz

The program will offer alternatives to veterans who currently wait 30 days or more for care or travel 40 or miles to a VA facility.

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Gov. Branstad signs Iowa gun expansions into law

by Chris Eger

Republican Gov. Terry Branstad signed two proposals on Thursday that bring a wide range of changes to Iowa's gun laws including instituting "stand your ground" protections.

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‘Monumental’ Iowa gun rights package sent to Gov. Branstad

by Chris Eger

An omnibus firearms reform bill including "stand your ground" changes to Iowa law received final passage from the House Thursday and is headed to the governor's desk.

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Iowa Senate passes omnibus firearms reform bill

by Chris Eger

A pro-gun House bill that includes "stand your ground" provisions was approved by lawmakers in the Iowa Senate on Tuesday.

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Court stands behind Maryland’s ‘assault weapon’ ban

by Chris Eger

A 10-4 panel of the U.S. 4th Circuit on Tuesday upheld Maryland’s 2013 Firearms Safety Act, stating the Second Amendment doesn't protect a right to "weapons of war."

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Pennsylvania court: Law used to seize gun isn’t a law

by Brian Seay

A court in Pennsylvania last week ruled that a trial judge used a nonexistent law to seize a gun from a man who waved his weapon at a driver during a road rage incident.

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SAF head talks about big victory in Chicago (VIDEO)

by Ben Philippi

In a suit known as Ezelle Two against the city of Chicago, Alan Gottlieb of the Second Amendment Foundation succeeded in knocking out the de facto ban on gun ranges in Chicago.

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