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Groups deliver 28,000 signatures protesting grant for pro-gun safety project
by Chris EgerA collection of 22 anti-gun groups are delivering signatures Thursday calling for a two-year $2.4 million federal grant to fund a free gun lock program be canceled.
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Lawmaker seeks $100 federal tax, passive tracking on each new gun sold
by Chris EgerNew York Democrats debuted a bill in the U.S. House this week that would mandate a $100 per-firearm tax on gun sales and equip them with a passive identification capability.
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Measure would make ATF speed up rulings on new bullet types
by Chris EgerA Republican-backed bill with the strong support of gun rights groups aims to speed up how the ATF approves the next crop of alternative ammunition types.
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Frisco lawmakers meh over closing of historic gun shop
by Chris EgerSan Francisco city council members are unapologetic for the demise of an iconic gun store, the last in the city, over tough new restrictions.
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WaPo: ‘Fix the firearms background-check database first’
by Joey ClementineLawrence Keane argues that The Washington Post's editorial board was off on its suggestions for improving the gun buying background check system.
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Los Angeles proposes tax on guns and ammunition sales
by Chris EgerCiting a recent move by Seattle, Washington as an example to emulate, two LA City Council members are proposing to bring a tax on every gun and bullet sold to the city.
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Last gun shop in San Francisco confirms closure due to new law
by Chris EgerThe mood is somber at High Bridge Arms as the shop is closing following introduction of a law to video all gun and ammo sales and transmit data to the police department.
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Seattle lawyers up for gun tax lawsuit
by Chris EgerWith the city facing a triple threat challenge from some of strongest Second Amendment groups in the nation, Seattle is adding to its legal team.
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San Francisco’s last gun shop on the ropes due to proposed intrusive new law
by Chris EgerA proposed city ordinance to video all gun and ammo sales and transmit data to the San Francisco Police Department could mean the end for the last gun store in town.
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Dream Team of 2A groups announce suit over Seattle gun, ammo tax
by Chris EgerThe NRA, NSSF and Second Amendment Foundation have joined forces in an unprecedented effort to take the city of Seattle to court.
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Gun groups promise lawsuit on new Seattle gun, ammo tax
by Chris EgerSeattle Mayor Ed Murray signed bills into law Friday that will tax firearms sales and require stolen guns to be reported.
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Seattle passes mandatory ‘gun violence tax’ on firearm, ammo sales
by Chris EgerThe Seattle City Council gave its unanimous approval Monday afternoon to a plan that slaps a tax on each gun and bullet sale made in the city limits.
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