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Why U.S. Gun Sales Are Shooting For The Moon

If James Anthony Bailey and P.T. Barnum had seen the Shooting, Hunting, Outdoor Trade Show (SHOT Show) they just might have conceded their “Greatest Show on Earth” needed more guns, sideshows and characters.

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Judge dismisses suit challenging Texas

A federal judge in Lubbock on Thursday threw out the National Rifle Association's move to overturn a Texas law prohibiting 18- to 20-year-olds from carrying concealed handguns.

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Girl, 15, wards off burglars

TEXAS CITY — A 15-year-old-girl turned the tables on a pair of intruders early Saturday afternoon.

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Bill could prevent 'open-carry' gun owners from facing criminal charges

A bill proposed for the 2012 Utah Legislature would prohibit a person who is lawfully carrying a firearm in public

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La. town that lost 6 guardsmen in Iraq looks back

As the last U.S. troops return from Iraq, we also remember the 4,487 Americans who will not come home.

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Japan govt. decides to ease arms export ban, clears way clear for joint international arms development.

The government has officially decided to drastically revise the nation’s so-called three principles on arms exports,

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Lawyer says soldier shooting client was attacked

The lawyer for the 19-year-old California man charged with the attempted murder of an Afghanistan war veteran said his client was under attack when gunfire rang out.

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More and more women embracing gun ownership

More women than ever are picking up rifles, shotguns, and handguns. And target shooting is one of the fastest-growing female sports.

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The National Rifle Association’s online storefront announces new website.

The National Rifle Association is proud to announce the launch of its new and completely redesigned NRAstore.com website.

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California look-a-like bill amended to exclude paintball guns.

Announced earlier today on the Save Paintball in California Facebook page, SB-798, the California legislation that would have required all “look-a-like air guns”

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Poughkeepsie cop

ALBANY — A gun-control bill motivated in part by the shooting death of Poughkeepsie Police Officer John Falcone has been signed into law by Gov. Andrew Cuomo. 

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White House prepares to outline steps on gun safety

Six months after Rep. Gabrielle Giffords was shot, the White House is preparing to propose some new steps on gun safety, though they're likely to fall short of the bold measures activists would like to see.

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Add deputy to Steven Seagal

Action film and TV star is sworn in as newest member of Hudspeth County Sheriff's Office. 

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Concealed Handguns in New York City Backed by 243 in U.S. House

I’ve never touched a handgun and I haven’t been to Florida in decades, yet this month Florida officials mailed me a permit to carry a concealed gun.

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After Bullet Hits White House, a Manhunt and Arrest

WASHINGTON — Law enforcement officials on Wednesday arrested a 21-year-old Idaho man suspected of firing a semiautomatic rifle …   

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Beretta Nano, a new subcombact 9mm?

Beretta has registered a new trademark with the USTPO.  

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U.S. military deaths in Iraq war at 4,485 Tuesday, according to Associated Press count.

As of Tuesday, Dec. 20, 2011, at least 4,485 members of the U.S. military had died in the Iraq war since it began in March 2003, according to an Associated Press count.

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A shot in the arm for N.Y. manufacturing

In a period when small businesses are struggling to survive, let alone get started, a rifle designer and manufacturer in Canandai-gua barely two years going is expanding its product line…  

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Growing number of military women see combat, serve in leadership roles.

Though men continue to make up the bulk of the fighting force, the proportion of women in the military is soaring… 

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"Docs vs. Glocks" bill heads to Governor Scott

Doctors will have to find a reason to ask a patient about guns, in a bill now headed to Governor Rick Scott's desk.

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