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New figures show almost 800,000 suppressors in circulation

by Chris Eger

Data released by ATF this week show a huge jump in National Firearms Act items to include a 39 percent rise in the number of silencers registered.

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New Minn. law limits how bounty hunters dress, use badges

by Chris Eger

As part of an omnibus law signed by Gov. Dayton last week, bondsmen and bail enforcement agents in the state can no longer dress like cops or have badges on their vehicles.

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Despite veto threat, Minn. governor signs bill to legalize suppressors

by Chris Eger

Minnesota became the 40th state to allow civilian ownership of National Firearms Act compliant firearms suppressors with Gov. Dayton's signature last week.

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Suppressor showdown underway in Minnesota

by Chris Eger

In response to the promise of a veto from Gov. Mark Dayton, the majority Democrat Minnesota Senate passed a measure to repeal the ban on otherwise legal suppressors in the state by a 40-23 vote Thursday.

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Suppressors could soon be legal in Minnesota in face of opposition

by Chris Eger

After a bill passed through the Minnesota House on a bipartisan 89-40 vote this week with much debate, the number of states that allow civilian ownership of suppressors could soon jump to 40.

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Minnesota lawmakers advance suppressor measure despite gun control outcry

by Chris Eger

Disregarding claims that suppressors are "designed to let people commit murder and get away with it," a Minnesota House committee Thursday passed a measure to become the 40th state to allow them.

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