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Fueled by Hollywood, police, California ranks among highest in NFA items

by Chris Eger

Although possession of suppressors is illegal in the state and most other items are hard to get, California ranks 2nd among the number of total NFA weapons registered.

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New figures show all-time high of suppressors, NFA items in circulation

by Chris Eger

Data 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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Trio of young, fresh faces vying for NRA Board spots

by Chris Eger

Three rising stars in the Second Amendment community want to join the board of the largest gun rights group in the nation to help steer it to a more modern path.

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Iowa lawmaker proposes bill to legalize machine guns

by Andrew Shepperson

An Iowa lawmaker introduced a bill this week that would permit Iowans to possess machine guns, short-barreled rifles and short barreled shotguns.

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New figures show over 900,000 suppressors in circulation

by Chris Eger

Data released by the ATF this week show a jump in NFA items to include a 14 percent rise in the number of suppressors and a nearly 18 percent bump in short barreled rifles registered.

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Indiana Gov. Mike Pence adds gun cred to Trump campaign

by Chris Eger

News that Pence is suspending his re-election bid in Indiana to become Donald Trump’s running mate Thursday brings a history of pro-Second Amendment initiatives to the campaign.

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Indiana governor given bill to approve short-barreled shotguns

by Chris Eger

Some National Firearms Act regulated items legal under federal law may soon be allowed in the Hoosier State if Gov. Mike Pence (R) signs legislation headed to his desk.

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Indiana Senate approves measure allowing short barreled shotguns

by Chris Eger

For the first time in decades, National Firearms Act-compliant short barreled shotguns (SBS) are closer to being legal in Indiana following a 44-6 Senate vote Tuesday.

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New gun rights group formed to concentrate on NFA reform

by Chris Eger

Among the ranks of Second Amendment advocacy organizations now stands the NFA Freedom Alliance (NFAFA), formed with the stated goal to expand the right to own, sell, and use National Firearms Act-regulated items.

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