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8:31pm Aug 14, 2020

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Federal Appeals Court Throws Out California Ban On Large-Capacity Gun Magazines

by Vanessa Romo

The court on Friday rules that the state's "near-categorical ban of [the magazines] infringes on the fundamental right to self-defense." The decision is a blow to gun control activists.
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5:23pm Jul 28, 2020

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Remington Gun-Maker Files For Bankruptcy Protection For 2nd Time Since 2018

by Brakkton Booker

The company, which has been making guns in the U.S. since 1816, filed for Chapter 11 protection in federal court in Alabama as it seeks to restructure amid ongoing legal and financial challenges.
Steve Helber / AP

7:38pm Apr 27, 2020

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Virginia Gun Range Can Reopen — Governor Overstepped His Authority, Judge Rules

by Matthew S. Schwartz

Gov. Ralph Northam's order included indoor gun ranges among the businesses temporarily closed to stop the spread of the coronavirus. A judge ruled that the governor had overstepped his authority.
7:33pm Feb 06, 2020

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Forsyth Board Narrowly Passes Gun Rights Measure

by Paul Garber

Forsyth County commissioners on Thursday narrowly passed a measure that reaffirms its commitment to the Second Amendment.
5:07pm Jan 23, 2020

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Forsyth County Commissioners To Vote On Second Amendment Protection Resolution

by April Laissle

The Forsyth County Board of Commissioners will vote early next month on a resolution affirming the county’s support of the Second Amendment.
12:27pm Jan 17, 2020

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Forsyth County Asked To Consider Gun Rights Resolution

by Neal Charnoff

Forsyth County is considering a gun rights resolution emphasizing a commitment to the Second Amendment.
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5:12pm Jan 15, 2020

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Virginia Governor Declares State Of Emergency Ahead Of Gun Rights Rally

by Sarah McCammon

Gov. Ralph Northam said that "there are groups with malicious plans" and raised concerns about a reprise of the white supremacist violence in Charlottesville in 2017.
8:00am Jan 15, 2020

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Gun Rights Reaffirmed In Davidson County

by Paul Garber

Davidson County Commissioners approved a resolution reaffirming the county’s commitment to the Second Amendment and pledging to guard resident’s rights to own guns.

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4:27pm Dec 18, 2019

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The U.S. Concealed Carry Association Woos NRA Members With A Focus On Family

by Corrinne Hess

The U.S. Concealed Carry Association is trying to reach 1 million members by using a different message from that of the NRA. Instead of "from my cold, dead hands," USCCA uses "protect the family."
Brendan Farrington / AP

6:15pm Dec 09, 2019

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Saudi Gunman Legally Purchased Pistol Used In Pensacola Air Station Attack

by Bill Chappell

Calling for a review of federal gun laws, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis says, "The Second Amendment is so that we the American people can keep and bear arms. It does not apply to Saudi Arabians."
NPR

12:50pm Oct 09, 2019

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VIDEO: Beto O'Rourke Wants To Ban, Confiscate Some Guns. Texas Voters Want Details

O'Rourke wants to ban and buy back assault-style weapons. Two undecided voters who like the idea asked him how it would work as part of NPR's Off Script series, where voters question candidates.

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4:27pm Aug 22, 2019

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In Vermont, A Case Of One Man Whose Gun Was Seized Under Red Flag Law

by Melissa Block

While the political focus may be on mass shootings, states are far more often using red flag laws to prevent cases of individual gun violence, including suicide.

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