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Senator enlists the help of NRA to teach Congress how to shoot

by Chris Eger

U.S. Sen. Luther Strange reached out to the National Rifle Association to obtain firearms training to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the aftermath of an attack on House Republicans.

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Are left-wing groups getting more violent?

by Brian Seay

Experts note an increase in violence on both extremes of the political spectrum. But there’s a difference between clashes at a rally, and murder.

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FBI: Congressional baseball shooter acted alone, not terrorism

by Daniel Terrill

The FBI said Wednesday the gunman responsible for the shooting at a Republican baseball practice that injured a Congressman and three others acted alone and suggest the attack was not terror but rather a spontaneous act of violence.

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Gun control groups turn up volume against suppressor deregulation after shooting

by Chris Eger

Though a recent high-profile shooting in Alexandria, Virginia did not involve a suppressor, gun control advocates pose the question "what if it had" to derail pending reform on the items.

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Holster company offers congressmen free gear, training

by Chris Eger

A Tennessee-based custom Kydex holster maker is offering free holsters and firearms training to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the aftermath of an attack on House Republicans.

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Republicans back concealed carry reciprocity act for D.C.

by Chris Eger

On the heels of a shooting targeting unarmed Congressmen and their aides, legislation was introduced Thursday to recognize any valid concealed carry permit in Washington.

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Congressional shooting energizes both sides of gun debate

by Chris Eger

Wednesday's shooting at a Congressional baseball team practice resulted in calls for more gun control while Second Amendment groups place blame for the incident on "Democratic hate speech."

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BREAKING: GOP congressman, others shot during baseball practice outside D.C.

by Christen Smith

A GOP congressman and at least two others were struck Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire at baseball field 10 miles outside D.C.

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California ends contract with Eric Holder’s law firm after $100K paid

by Chris Eger

Hired in January by the California Legislature as a legal shield against the Trump administration, lawmakers are not renewing Holder's contract.

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Portland Republican wants to use militia groups for security after deadly train attack

by Brian Seay

In the wake of a deadly, racially charged stabbing on Friday, a lawmaker in Portland says he’s considering using militia groups for security.

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Bipartisan push in Illinois legislature would increase sentencing for repeat gun offenders

by Brian Seay

In an effort to curb Chicago gun violence, the Illinois House on Monday approved a bill that would boost sentencing requirements for repeat gun offenders.

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South Dakota Governor Vetoes Constitutional Carry

by Ammoland Editor Joe Evans

South Dakota is a state that is controlled heavily by Republicans in both chambers and they have a Republican Governor as well. Sound familiar?

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