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Gun Industry Report: Almost 18 Million AR-15, AK Type Rifles in Circulation
by Chris EgerThe firearms industry trade association on Wednesday released a report on gun numbers in the U.S. and black rifles are in.
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Dems Seek $10 Million in Taxpayer Funds for ‘Smart Guns’
by Chris EgerA group of House Democrats last week introduced a bill that would set aside Department of Justice funds to research so-called "smart guns."
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Dems Seek $10 Million in Taxpayer Funds for ‘Smart Guns’
by Chris EgerA group of House Democrats last week introduced a bill that would set aside Department of Justice funds to research so-called "smart guns."
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Boom: Crime Drops as Numbers of AR-15s Grow
by Chris EgerThis week saw federal crime statistics released that showed a decline in violent crime while at the same time sales of AR-15s and similar rifles have grown
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POF-USA opens brand new 27,000 square foot factory (VIDEO)
by Ben PhilippiOn Veterans Day, Patriot Ordnance Factory invited friends and family to the grand opening of its new 27,000 square foot factory in Phoenix.
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Bump stock targeted in proposed legislation
by Chris EgerCongressional lawmakers on Wednesday introduced bills to ban bump fire stocks and mandate smart gun use while other measures are in the works.
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Cops think gun thief hid inside Bass Pro until it closed
by Chris EgerAn after-hours firearm heist inside the landmark Bass Pro Shop Outdoor World in Memphis may have been pulled off by a man who outwaited store staff until closing time.
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New measure would strengthen penalties for firearms thefts
by Andrew SheppersonThe National Shooting Sports Foundation has voiced their support for a bill that would strengthen penalties for those who steal guns from federal firearms licensees.
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Thieves steal 35 guns from Daytona Beach pawn shop during Hurricane Irma
by Christen SmithA pair of burglars stole jewelry and nearly three dozen guns from a Daytona Beach pawn shop during Hurricane Irma last week.
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ATF, NSSF offer reward on theft of 35 firearms from Austin gun store
by Andrew SheppersonThe Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, along with the National Shooting Sports Foundation, are offering a $5,000 reward for information on the burglarizing of an Austin gun store.
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NSSF offers advice on what to do with guns and ammo affected by floods
by Andrew SheppersonWith people struggling in the hurricane-ravaged areas of Texas, Florida and elsewhere around the country, the National Shooting Sports Foundation is offering some advice on what to do with firearms and ammunition affected by flood waters.
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Veteran caught in Connecticut ‘assault weapon’ catch-22
by Chris EgerA Soldier serving overseas while his home state updated their regulations on owning certain firearms says he was left inadvertently in violation of the law.
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