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Study: 1 in 5 U.S. gun buyers avoid background checks, less than previously thought

by Brian Seay

A new study supports a long-held belief by pro-gunners that a decades-old figure about the number of guns bought without background checks is wildly inflated.

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Florida police department unveils new MRAP armored vehicle (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

The Fort Pierce Police Department unveiled their newly acquired mine-resistant ambush protection armored vehicle. The 61,700-pound, six-wheeled battle wagon is a rolling fortress and is meant to give the SWAT team protection during high-risk situations. Though it’s worth nearly $700,000, the Fort Pierce PD purchased the like-new vehicle from the Department of Defense for only […]

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