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California lawmaker, gun control groups seek to reject concealed carry reciprocity
by Chris EgerA Los Angeles area Democrat wants to limit what he sees as a federal overreach of California’s strong gun control laws.
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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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Second Amendment group issues ‘travel advisory’ for California-bound gun owners
by Chris EgerA national gun rights organization warned in a public advisory Monday those headed to or through the Golden State with firearms could face prosecution.
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Gun control groups cite Zimmerman as reason to block national reciprocity
by Chris EgerIn stumping against increased acceptance of concealed carry permits nationwide gun control advocates tapped in George Zimmerman's CWL and a $20 BB gun.
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Police lobby group urges lawmakers to scuttle national reciprocity
by Chris EgerA coalition of police chiefs with a history of supporting gun control initiatives are taking aim at national concealed carry legislation, saying it could "sow chaos."
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Lawmakers introduce SHUSH Act to classify suppressors as gun accessory
by Chris EgerRepublicans on Capitol Hill last week introduced bicameral legislation that aims to drop all federal regulation of suppressors and silencers.
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Mayors group blast national concealed carry reciprocity bills
by Chris EgerIn their meeting in Miami this week, the U.S. Conference of Mayors adopted a resolution opposing legislation to recognize concealed carry permits nationwide.
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National concealed reciprocity bill picks up 200th supporter in House
by Chris EgerLegislation to treat concealed carry permits like drivers’ licenses nationwide is gaining steam in Congress while opponents dig in.
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Hearing Protection Act before House committee this week
by Chris EgerThe sponsor of a bill to drop suppressors from NFA regulation is looking to fold an improved version of the proposal into a larger sportsmen's package.
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Everytown hires big name DC lobbying support group
by Chris EgerThe gun control group backed by former New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg has retained a Washington D.C.-based advocacy firm to help with future legislative pushes.
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Virginia Democrat comes out against national reciprocity
by Chris EgerWhile calling himself a "proud supporter of second amendment rights" the U.S. Senator whose constituency includes the NRA's headquarters pushed back against a national concealed carry proposal.
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Hearing Protection Act on the move but facing uphill struggle (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerA campaign on Capitol Hill to remove suppressors from National Firearms Act regulations is tracking but still has a long way to go before becoming law.
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