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Gun Rights Groups Join Remington in Sandy Hook Suit

by Jared Morgan

A handful of gun rights groups last month joined Remington in its defense against liability claims surrounding the December 2012 mass shooting at an elementary school in Newtown, Connecticut.

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Challenge to Colorado’s 2013 gun laws back to square one

by Chris Eger

A federal appeals court on Tuesday refrained from ruling on the constitutionality of the gun laws themselves, and vacated a lower court's ruling that upheld them.

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Barrett: NRA and gun industry ‘secretly pulling’ for Democratic president

by Jared Morgan

The gun industry saw a surge in profits during the beginning of both President Obama's terms and could see another if a Democrat takes his place.

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Colorado’s strict 2013 gun laws back in federal court

by Chris Eger

A federal appeals court Monday heard oral arguments over laws limiting magazine capacity and expanding background checks to include almost all firearm sales.

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Colorado background check, magazine limit repeal snuffed out (VIDEO)

by Chris Eger

A Democrat controlled state House committee made short work Monday of successful Senate bills that would have repealed Colorado’s 2013 universal background check law and arbitrary 15 cartridge magazine cap.

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Outdoor Channel tackles gun-free zones (VIDEO)

by Jared Morgan

The Outdoor Channel on Wednesday will debut its first documentary film, "Safe Haven," arguing for the arming of school teachers and volunteers to deter active shooters.

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Colorado Senate approves repeal of expanded background check law

by Chris Eger

Lawmakers in the State's Republican-controlled Senate took aim at Colorado's 2013 universal background check law that includes most private gun transfer, voting to repeal it Wednesday.

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Colorado could see pro-gun bills repealing background checks and magazine restrictions

by Jared Morgan

The Colorado 70th General Assembly convenes Wednesday with Republicans controlling the Senate, Democrats the House and with a Democratic governor holding veto power, several recently passed gun control laws could be safe from repeal.

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Gun rights group decries Virginia’s proposed gun control legislation

by Jared Morgan

Virginia is looking to push through several legislative proposals to help ensure the “health and safety” of its citizens by taking aim at those deemed unfit to carry.

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Frontline revisits NRA response to Newtown for 2-year anniversary of shooting (VIDEO)

by Jared Morgan

Sunday is the two-year anniversary of the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, where a gunman killed 26 children and adults before killing himself.

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