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Police department defends officer after viral video shows tense traffic stop

by Brian Seay

A police department is defending an officer after he pointed his gun at a man for more than nine minutes, a scene captured in a video that’s gone viral.

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Lott: Women and minorities drive increase in handgun permits

by Christen Smith

Dr. John Lott, an economist and gun researcher, said last week women and minorities drive the ever-increasing demand for concealed carry permits.

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Second mistrial for Ohio officer who shot and killed unarmed motorist

by Brian Seay

For the second time in a year, a jury on Friday couldn’t reach a verdict in the murder trial of a former officer who killed a motorist in 2015.

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Convicted felon busted for building and selling guns in California

by Jennifer Cruz

Over the last year, Paul Joseph Holdy sold nearly 20 guns, some which he manufactured himself, to undercover agents as well as varying amounts of narcotics.

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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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Concealed carry permits on the rise in Ohio

by Christen Smith

Concealed carry permits increased nearly 65 percent in Ohio last year, according to state data released earlier this month.

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New York cabbie pulls gun on unruly ice pick-wielding passenger

by Jennifer Cruz

Authorities praised Collin for his actions, saying, "He used his handgun to protect himself but didn't go above and beyond what was necessary.”

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Indiana sees surge in CCL applications, number of female gun carriers skyrockets

by Jennifer Cruz

The overall number of CCL holders has increased by 50 percent and female licensed carriers by a whopping 90 percent since 2012.

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Ohio carry permit now substitute for NICS check

by Daniel Terrill

An Ohio-issued concealed handgun license can now serve as an alternative to a federal background check when transferring a firearm in the Buckeye state.

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Still no clarification on open carry in Arkansas

by Jennifer Cruz

Despite repeatedly saying she believes open carry is legal in the state, Arkansas Attorney General Leslie Rutledge, has not released an official statement.

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Police Chief goes off on open carrier interpreting the law: ‘Shut up and let me talk!’

by Jennifer Cruz

Most of the 20-minute interview was calm and cool, but at one point the police chief just lost it.

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Mass. panel seeks to deem those arrested, but not convicted, as ‘unsuitable’ to own a firearm (VIDEO)

by Jennifer Cruz

The 44-point plan to reduce gun violence included better defining who is considered “unsuitable” to own a firearm, such as those who have been arrested, but not necessarily convicted of a crime.

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