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Gun industry groups tell court microstamping goal ‘impossible’ to meet
by Chris EgerIn the latest salvo fired by two firearms industry groups against California's microstamping mandate the groups maintain the state wants something that just isn't available.
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August designated National Shooting Sports Month
by Chris EgerU.S. Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke signed a proclamation last week to encourage participation in the shooting sports and emphasize firearms safety.
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NSSF offers disaster relief to Texas gun dealers impacted by Hurricane Harvey
by Christen SmithThe industry's top trade organization said Monday it will provide disaster relief funds to firearms dealers devastated by Hurricane Harvey.
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NSSF: Hunting ‘safer than most’ recreational activities
by Christen SmithThe gun industry's top trade association said this week hunting proves safer than playing football or baseball, according to federal data.
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New figures show all-time high of suppressors, NFA items in circulation
by Chris EgerData released this month shows a huge jump in NFA items to include a 50 percent rise in the number of suppressors and a 39 percent bump in short barreled rifles registered.
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Feds propose to expand hunting, fishing in 10 National Wildlife Refuges
by Chris EgerThe U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service last week proposed to expand hunting and fishing at national wildlife refuges in eight states.
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Will drop safety standards change following the Sig P320 controversy?
by Jacki BillingsWith all the talk surrounding safety standards and whether or not the P320 fell through the safety cracks it begs the questions, what are the industry’s standards?
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Washington Supreme Court upholds Seattle’s tax on guns, ammo
by Chris EgerIn an 8-1 ruling handed down Thursday, the state's high court swatted away a challenge from gun rights groups and retailers to Seattle's controversial "gun violence tax."
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New bill bans pistol sales unless they can microstamp their bullets
by Chris EgerA dozen House Democrats are backing a measure mandating pistols sold by licensed dealers be capable of stamping a code on their ammunition at firing.
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NSSF declares August ‘National Shooting Sports month’
by Christen SmithThe gun industry's leading trade association declared August the first ever "National Shooting Sports month."
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Avid hunter David Bernhardt confirmed as Interior’s Deputy Secretary
by Chris EgerThe attorney and former U.S. Department of Interior solicitor was narrowly confirmed by the Senate to the department's number two position this week.
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Firearm industry reacts to high-profile ‘smart gun’ hack
by Chris EgerIn the wake of an article this week highlighting several recently exposed security shortcomings in the German Armatix iP1 pistol, the trade organization for the firearms industry weighed in.
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