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The National Shooting Sports Foundation has awarded Chicagoland's Maxon Shooter's Supplies and Indoor Range its top, five-star approval rating.

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A new analysis connects the gun industry’s boon to President Barack Obama’s tough talk on gun control, but that isn't the whole picture.

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Just three weeks after UPS reiterated its policy against accepting NFA-compliant suppressors for shipment, the company has reversed its course.

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Industry groups are working with United Parcel Service to reverse its recent decision to no longer ship registered Title II suppressors, even in cases where the items are going from dealer to dealer.

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Several gun rights groups joined the fight last week to challenge a bill in California that would have banned the purchasing of mostly mail-order handgun ammunition and mandated registration of thumb-printing for all in-store purchases.

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Frazier Glenn Miller, the current suspect in the April 13 Overland Park Jewish Community Center shooting, was a convicted felon who may have obtained his weapon via a straw purchaser.

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While this year’s speech only briefly mentioned the hot topic, President Obama still vowed to reduce gun violence and protect innocent Americans “with or without Congress,” hinting that he was not afraid to use executive actions in order to achieve his goals.

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The study indicated that women are particularly concerned about self-defense and that is a highly motivating factor for choosing and making their purchases. This comes as no surprise since firearms are often regarded as “the equalizer.”

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