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Suppressor legalization bill heads to Illinois Senate floor
by Chris EgerA bill to strike the prohibition of silencers in Illinois, one of just eight states that still outlaws the items, made it through committee this week and may get a vote in the Senate.
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Illinois House approves suppressor legalization bill
by Chris EgerLawmakers were able to push a measure lifting the ban on suppressors in The Land of Lincoln halfway through the legislature Tuesday night.
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Brady group calls for Oregon sheriff to step down
by Chris EgerBecause of his comments on gun control, the Brady Campaign is demanding Douglas County Sheriff and head UCC shooting investigator John Hanlin step down.
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Legal firearms suppressors could soon be allowed in Illinois
by Chris EgerIf legislation introduced by Democrats in both houses of the Illinois state legislature passes, Illinois could be the 39th state to allow use of suppressors.
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Sen. Barbara Boxer says she won’t seek a sixth term in 2016 (VIDEO)
by Jared MorganCalifornia Sen. Barbara Boxer, the Democrat known for her liberal stance on policy issues ranging from environmental protection to gun control, announced on Thursday that she would not run for office once her current term ends in 2016.
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New Jersey won’t be selling smart guns exclusively, attorney general says
by Jared MorganThe New Jersey Attorney General’s office recently decided that the so-called Armatix “smart gun” does not meet the state’s personalized handgun law passed in 2002.
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Brady Campaign to protest against ‘Bad Apple’ gun dealers
by Jared MorganThe Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence will launch a national initiative attacking so-called “Bad Apple” dealers, or licensed gun dealers who sell weapons into the criminal supply chain, the group announced Tuesday.
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