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Trojan Firearms launches new TFA-15S AR-15 drop-in trigger

by Jacki Billings

Parts and gun maker Trojan Firearms offers shooters yet another option when it comes to trigger swapping, introducing the new TFA-15S drop-in trigger.

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Deputy in Ohio shoots newspaper photographer without warning

by Brian Seay

A sheriff’s deputy in a small town outside Dayton allegedly thought the photographer’s camera and tripod was a gun, and opened fire.

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Police chief fired in Florida after fatal training demonstration last year

by Brian Seay

Punta Gorda Police Chief Tom Lewis was fired Wednesday more than a year after the fatal shooting of a librarian at a training demonstration.

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FIME Fire Control Group for AK platform now available

by Jacki Billings

FIME Group introduced the latest in aftermarket accessories, announcing the new Fire Control Group designed for AK/RPK based rifles.

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2 Omaha officers charged with assault in mentally ill man’s death

by Brian Seay

Two officers in Nebraska are facing assault charges in connection with a mentally ill man’s death in early June.

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Remington ordered to pay $500,000 in personal injury case

by Daniel Terrill

A federal judged ruled against Remington Arms in a personal injury case despite arguments that the gun maker is protected under Louisiana law.

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Timney Triggers drops new replacement triggers for AR-15, Model 700 rifles

by Jacki Billings

Timney Triggers barrels into 2017 with the all-new Calvin Elite Custom replacement trigger for AR-15 and Model 700 rifles, the company announced Thursday.

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Ruger announces complete AR lower receivers, now shipping

by Jacki Billings

Ruger announced its new fully assembled modern sporting rifle lower receiver, the AR-Lower Elite, is headed out to consumers.

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Remington settlement approved despite concerns with low claims rate

by Daniel Terrill

Despite concerns over low participation in a product recall, a federal judge approved a settlement agreement for a class action suit against Remington Arms for manufacturing millions of rifles tied to a deadly defect.

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With too few claims, judge considers rejecting Remington settlement

by Daniel Terrill

The concern is that the recall of rifles with the defective trigger design, which has been linked to numerous injuries and deaths, will have a limited impact on preventing future accidents.

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Judge won’t dismiss charges against cop who shot Philando Castile

by Brian Seay

A Minnesota police officer who shot and killed a black man during a traffic stop last summer will face a trial, after a judge refused to dismiss charges against him Wednesday.

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Woman charged after nephew brings gun to school and it goes off

by Brian Seay

A Minnesota woman was charged with child endangerment Tuesday after her nephew took her gun to school and it went off in a classroom full of first graders.

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