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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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Bloomberg pledges $25M for more gun control, starting with national reciprocity
by Chris EgerEverytown for Gun Safety announced Monday it is digging deep and starting the 2018 election cycle with special attention paid to defeating nationwide concealed carry recognition.
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Some in NYC don’t like the Hearing Protection Act or national reciprocity
by Chris EgerAt the same time New York Police officials slammed a federal expansion of concealed carry rights, the New York Times came out against a suppressor reform bill.
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Gun control groups: National CCW reciprocity a public safety ‘nightmare’
by Chris EgerAnti-gun organizations are characterizing legislation introduced to recognize individual concealed handgun carry permits nationwide as dangerous and "a dream for the gun lobby."
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Cornyn set to bring national reciprocity bill to Senate
by Chris EgerAt a meeting of Second Amendment advocates Saturday, Texas Republican U.S. Sen. John Cornyn vowed he will introduce a national concealed carry reciprocity bill in the Senate this week.
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National concealed reciprocity bill picks up 150th co-sponsor in House
by Chris EgerFiled just over a month ago, legislation to treat concealed carry permits like drivers' licenses nationwide is gaining steam in Congress but picking up opponents.
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