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Defense Department sold $1.2 million in excess equipment to ‘fake law enforcement’
by Brian SeayThe Defense Department gave about $1.2 million worth of military equipment to a phony law enforcement agency set up by a government watchdog agency.
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House passes spending bill that includes selling milsurp 1911s through CMP
by Chris EgerThe House version of the 2018 National Defense Authorization Act was approved and included a plan to transfer the U.S. Army’s remaining stock of .45 ACP M1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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Language added to Defense spending bill to speed up 1911 transfers to CMP
by Chris EgerAn Alabama Congressman has managed to pass an amendment to the National Defense Authorization Act out of committee aimed at moving surplus Army pistols to the public.
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Surplus DoD guns could head to scrappers under pending bill
by Chris EgerThis week the U.S. Senate overwhelmingly passed the 2017 defense authorization act-- but hidden inside its pages is a section that could destroy the military's current stock of surplus rifles and pistols.
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U.S. House Republicans side-step move to remove Rebel flag from Citadel
by Chris EgerA powerful South Carolina Democrat convinced House Armed Service Committee members to attempt to cut the Citadel's ROTC funding over the controversial banner.
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Gun politics legislative year in review
by Chris EgerLawmakers from coast to coast in 2015 sought to expand gun rights or implement gun control measures in a number of states, with a measure of success on both sides.
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Obama signs defense bill, civilians to get 10,000 M1911s for starters
by Chris EgerPresident Obama last week signed the NDAA into law, which, among other pro-gun reforms, will allow the Civilian Marksmanship Program to sell surplus Army .45s.
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President will veto ‘must pass’ military spending bill containing 1911 transfer language
by Chris EgerThe White House announced President Obama would officially veto the National Defense Authorization Act, which includes several pro-gun measures, on Thursday afternoon.
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Plan to sell milsurp 1911s through CMP one step from White House
by Chris EgerAn add-on to the 2016 NDAA includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army’s remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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DOJ casting doubt on proposal to transfer surplus M1911s to marksmanship group
by Chris EgerAn Army whitepaper released Monday questions a plan sending as many as 100,000 "untraceable" 1911s to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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House advances amendment to sell milsurp 1911s through CMP
by Chris EgerAn add-on to the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act that passed committee includes a plan to transfer the U.S. Army's remaining stock of .45 ACP 1911A1 pistols to the Civilian Marksmanship Program.
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Florida police department unveils new MRAP armored vehicle (VIDEO)
by Brent McCluskeyThe Fort Pierce Police Department unveiled their newly acquired mine-resistant ambush protection armored vehicle. The 61,700-pound, six-wheeled battle wagon is a rolling fortress and is meant to give the SWAT team protection during high-risk situations. Though it’s worth nearly $700,000, the Fort Pierce PD purchased the like-new vehicle from the Department of Defense for only […]
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