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FL: Rise in Gun Store Break-ins Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Gun Store burglaries in South Florida are part of an alarming new trend arming criminals and putting lives at risk. CBS12 Investigates uncovers how guns are getting into the wrong hands by smashing their way into gun shops across the state of Florida for a larger number of weapons.

Back to Basics: Silencers
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If you ask just about any grey-haired shooter, �How�s your hearing?� you will likely get an answer of, �How�s that?� or �Say again?� often with one ear cocked toward you. Fact is, guns make a lot of noise, and that noise will damage your hearing, especially if you don�t wear adequate hearing protection�or �ear pro� in range lexicon. None of this is news; shooters have complained about noise for more than a century.

Reaction to �60 Minutes� Piece on CCW Reciprocity Swift, Harsh
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Reaction to the �60 Minutes� segment Sunday evening about concealed carry reciprocity has been swift, and largely negative, as the more than 260 comments posted at the CBS website attest.

In an online follow-up segment, Kroft seemingly suggested to Congressman Richard Hudson, sponsor of the Reciprocity legislation, that he did not see his colleagues at 60 Minutes being trustworthy with guns or temperament.

House Passes Reciprocity as Christmas Gift to Gun Owners
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Christmas came early last year for supporters of the Second Amendment, as the U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 38 (H.R. 38), the Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act, on Dec. 6. National Right-to-Carry reciprocity has long been the NRA�s top legislative priority. H.R. 38 is by far the strongest, most comprehensive version of this legislation we�ve seen to date. Its movement through the House was an historic development in Congress� protection of our right to keep and bear arms.

AR: Proposals Call for Revisiting Parts of Expanded Guns Law
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Arkansas legislators want to revisit parts of a state law that allowed concealed handguns to be carried at college campuses, government buildings and other locations by those with additional training. Two Republican lawmakers proposed removing the requirement that concealed carry instructors offer both the regular training and the enhanced training under an expanded concealed handgun law approved last year. The law allows concealed handgun licensees to carry at the new locations if they undergo up to eight hours in additional training.

Gun Manufacturer Remington to File for Bankruptcy Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The Remington Outdoor Company, one of America�s largest firearm and ammunition manufacturers, plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection after reaching a deal Monday with its creditors, according to multiple reports.

After Texas Massacre, Military Rushed to Add More Than 4,000 to Gun Ban List Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Since an ex-US airman shot more than two dozen people in a Texas church in November, the US military has added more than 4,000 names to the nation�s list of dishonorably discharged military personnel banned from owning firearms � a sign of what has been a massive hole in the nation�s gun buying background check system.

VT: Police Fatally Shoot Man With Gun on I-89 Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
A despondent Franklin County man, who had threatened to �end it� while holding a loaded machine pistol to his head as he advanced toward police while ignoring their commands, was shot dead on the side of Interstate 89 in Bolton as motorists drove by Sunday afternoon, officials said Monday.

SB-Tactical SB-Mini & SB STDT Pistol Receiver Extension Buffer Tube Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
The National Firearms Act of 1934 is a tricky thing. If you have a rifle with a 16-inch barrel, then you are in full compliance with the NFA. If you have a rifle that has a 15.9-inch barrel, then you are guilty of a crime. The ATF would like you to pay a fee of $200 for a tax stamp, provide fingerprints, mug shots, and wait months and months for the honor of owning a short barreled rifle.

UT: Self-Defense Bill Passes House Despite 'Outraged' Democrats Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Utahns would be free to stand their ground in self-defense situations under a bill that passed the House on Monday. HB129 modifies self-defense law to say in no uncertain terms that failure to retreat from an aggressor "is not a relevant factor in determining whether the individual who used or threatened force acted reasonably."

IA: Iowa City Ped Mall Shooter's 'Stand Your Ground' Court Hearing Set
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Lamar Wilson, who was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter for the 2017 deadly Iowa City pedestrian mall shooting, will go back to court to learn whether he will be cleared by Iowa's "stand your ground" law. According to online court documents, oral arguments in relation to whether Wilson is immune to charges under Iowa Code Section 704.13, also known as "stand your ground," will be held at 9 a.m. Feb. 22 at the Johnson County Courthouse.

10mm Auto Ammunition � 10 Things You Should Know Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
Despite its thirty-plus years of existence, only now is the 10mm Auto Ammunition getting its due. The future is looking to be good for the 10mm auto ammunition, with new pistols being released to the market, turning smoldering coals into a fire.

WA Rights Activists Work to Amend Proposed Emergency Powers Act
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Evergreen State Second Amendment activists are feverishly advocating for an amendment to the proposed state�s emergency powers statute that would prohibit the governor to ban possession of firearms outside the home during a declared state of emergency.

In an alert to Washington State gun owners, the Firearms Policy Coalition is urging them to support proposed Floor Amendment 545, which would �bring state law into compliance with current case law on the matter.�

Guns Stolen From Shasta Sheriff�s Training Site Linked to Reno Killing
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Guns stolen from a Shasta County sheriff�s facility used for law enforcement training have been tied to the death of a Redding man who was shot and killed last week in Reno. Shasta County Undersheriff Eric Magrini said Friday his office learned on Wednesday that guns, ammunition and other items found by Reno detectives investigating the shooting death of a 31-year-old Redding man were stolen from a Sheriff�s Office facility in Redding.

CA: SF Police Propose $3.5M Budget to Arm Officers with Tasers
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San Francisco police would spend $3.5 million on stun guns under a proposed budget for next fiscal year after more than a decade of debate over the electro-shock devices, commonly known as Tasers. The Police Commission passed a $623 million proposed budget for the San Francisco Police Department last week, which includes $3 million to purchase the devices and $500,000 for information technology costs related to Tasers. SFPD spokesperson David Stevenson said the purchase price includes training.

New Ruger Shooting Team To Play Significant Role In Company�s Future Plans Submitted by: David Williamson	There are no comments on this story Post Comments \| Read Comments
As one of the most diverse firearms manufacturers in the world, it was inevitable that some of Ruger�s products would wind up in the gun games. In fact, the MK series .22LR pistols and 10/22 rifles are among the most popular choices in rimfire Steel Challenge. But, none of those rolled off the production line in a match ready condition and required aftermarket customization to win.

Gun News of the Week: American Gunmakers Poised For Growth (Even Without Obama, Hillary)
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American gunmakers produced more than 11 million firearms in 2016, setting a new annual record and doubling yearly output from 2009, according to the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (BATFE). The obvious instant analysis of the industry�s growth is to attribute it to fears about the erosion of gunowners� rights under the Obama administration and the near-hysteria over the prospect of gun control matriarch Hillary Clinton being elected president in 2016.

Trump Era NICS Gun Checks, 2018 Starts Same as 2017
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The second year of the Trump era of the National Instant Background Check System (NICS) has started with numbers the same as the first year. There were 2,030,530 checks done in January of 2018. That is 99.4% of the 2,043,184 checks done in January of 2017, virtually unchanged. January has a traditional fall-off in sales compared to the record-breaking month of December, with Christmas in full swing.

NE: Woman Who Stole Guns, Knives is Wanted by Authorities
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A woman who worked with a known Columbus felon to burglarize a home of several weapons and electronics, is wanted by authorities, says officials. The Merrick County Sheriff�s Office says they are currently searching for Kelsey Hallagin, 20, of Fullerton who was found guilty of burglarizing a home in Clarks and stealing several guns, knives, and electronics. Hallagin told authorities that she planned the burglary with Shane Glasgow, of Columbus, who authorities referred to as a known felon who will place innocent third parties in harm�s way.