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Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Bill Heads to Governor

by Chris Eger

A bill that will end Pennsylvania's ban Sunday hunting passed the state legislature this week and is headed to Gov. Wolf for signature.

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Pennsylvania: Sunday Hunting Bill Heads to Governor

by Chris Eger

A bill that will end Pennsylvania's ban Sunday hunting passed the state legislature this week and is headed to Gov. Wolf for signature.

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Report: Trump’s plan to ease gun export regulations could help arm terrorists

by Brian Seay

“The potential risks to U.S. national security are dire,” researchers wrote, warning the administration of a loophole terrorists could take advantage of.

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Will drop safety standards change following the Sig P320 controversy?

by Jacki Billings

With all the talk surrounding safety standards and whether or not the P320 fell through the safety cracks it begs the questions, what are the industry’s standards?

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Avid hunter David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior’s Deputy Secretary

by Chris Eger

The attorney and former U.S. Department of Interior solicitor was narrowly confirmed by the Senate to the department's number two position this week.

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Bill introduced to mandate only ‘smart’ handguns to be made within 5 years

by Chris Eger

A New York Democrat has introduced a measure to the U.S. House which would require the sale of handguns with authorized user technology.

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Minnesota becomes 26th state to accept CCW in lieu of Brady checks when buying guns

by Chris Eger

The ATF announced Friday that Minnesotans with a valid concealed handgun license no longer have to jump through the hoop of getting an additional background check when buying a firearm.

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NSSF leader slams Tito’s vodka brand over HSUS support

by Chris Eger

A top leader of the trade organization for the firearms industry is at odds with Texas-based Tito's vodka over the brand's support for the Humane Society of the United States.

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Day 1: Zinke repeals lead ammo ban, opens lands to more sportsmen

by Chris Eger

After riding to work on a horse, the new Secretary of Interior on his first day on the job signed orders overturning a pending ban on the use of lead ammunition and seeking to expand public land access for hunting and fishing.

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Pennsylvania Game Commission approves semi-autos for hunting

by Chris Eger

Conservation officials in Harrisburg on Tuesday voted unanimously to tentatively end the Commonwealth's ban on the use of semi-automatic rifles for hunting.

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Sessions’ confirmation hearing ends, committee decision looms

by Brian Seay

President-elect Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Alabama Sen. Jeff Sessions, had plenty to say about guns in his two day confirmation hearing, which was marred by protests and renewed allegations of racism.

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Gun groups hail new national reciprocity proposal

by Chris Eger

Two of the largest mainstream gun rights groups, the NRA and NSSF, on Wednesday strongly endorsed a newly introduced concealed carry reciprocity measure.

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