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Nice selection of rare WWII US&S 1911s surface at auction (PHOTOS+VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

During the war, Uncle Sam ordered nearly two million Model 1911A1 GI .45ACPs, and the Union Switch & Signal company of Swissvale, Pennsylvania made one of the rarest variants.

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Gun Review: Colt Mark IV Series 70 .45 ACP

by Nick Oetken

There are a few clones of the original M1911A1 produced today but none of them come as close in quality as the Colt Mark IV Series 70 reproduction pistol.

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Obama administration lowers the boom on military gear for police

by Chris Eger

Following a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House on Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.

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Read the White House report recommending tighter controls on military gear for police

by Chris Eger

Following a year of high-profile riots and demonstrations, the White House Monday moved forward with implementing a ban on transferring some weapons and military equipment to law enforcement.

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President seeks $263 million for police body cameras, community relations training (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

Following a White House review of the 1033 Program, President Obama on Monday announced findings and promised changes while seeking money for up to 50,000 police body cameras.

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On eve of Ferguson decision, Pentagon looking at surplus gear program

by Chris Eger

Department of Defense officials told Congress last week that while they support the surplus program that provides military equipment to police, they are pursuing changes.

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Coroner and Livestock investigators defend military surplus guns

by Chris Eger

An Arkansas coroner and state tobacco regulators as well as cattle theft investigators in Wyoming are the latest groups to stand behind their recent participation in the Department of Defense's surplus property program.

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Tennessee sheriff stockpiles 161 military weapons for 31 deputies (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

In rural McMinn County, Tennessee, Sheriff Joe Guy has achieved a more than 5:1 ratio of guns per officer after participating in a DOD surplus program.

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