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States ask Supreme Court to halt unjustified searches of lawful gun owners

by Chris Eger

Five states want to overturn a ruling that an officer is justified in searching a person if they suspect that that person has a weapon, even if it’s being carried legally.

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Arkansas, Wyoming state houses approve campus carry bills

by Chris Eger

Lawmakers in both states this week gave a thumbs up to legislation allowing lawful carry of concealed handguns on public college and university campuses.

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Federal court: Police can frisk anyone at stops, even those with carry permits

by Chris Eger

A 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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