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White House ‘crackdown’ includes dropping CLEO requirement on NFA items
by Chris EgerAs part of a long-promised toughening of rules on guns, the Obama administration is lifting the requirement for Chief Law Enforcement Officer certifications.
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GOP lawmakers move to limit federal gun and ammo rule changes
by Chris EgerA group of over 50 House Republicans introduced a measure Wednesday that would neuter the ATF's ability to restrict ammunition and guns via reclassification.
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Funding bill aims to undo White House gun control measures
by Chris EgerThe U.S. House gave its final approval to an appropriations bill which contains a number of amendments that could derail controversial Obama Administration executive orders on gun policies.
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Green tip ammo a common thread in NRA leadership speeches
by Chris EgerFriday's National Rifle Association's Leadership Forum speakers ranging from gun rights advocates to Sheriff Clark and GOP Presidential hopefuls made clear that the controversy over M855 ammunition has not been forgotten.
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Big changes coming to Mississippi concealed carry laws, M855 protected
by Chris EgerMagnolia state lawmakers are looking to Gov. Bryant to sign a set of measures headed his way that would lower the cost of carry permits, allow a number of exemptions, and safeguard controversial ammunition.
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TBA: Another ATF proposal to change armor piercing ammo regs
by Daniel TerrillMoving forward, the ATF must sift through comments from the public and possibly even maneuver through newly imposed laws before writing another proposal.
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23 state attorneys general urge ATF not to revisit M855 ammo ban
by Daniel TerrillIn a letter to ATF, Montana's attorney general and 22 others are urging the agency to discard a ban on 5.56 "green tip" ammo once and for all.
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Citing public safety concerns, Dems now seek outright ban on green tip ammunition (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerFollowing the delay of an ATF Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives rule change over M855 green tip ammo, a number of lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are pursuing a ban.
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25 groups provided input on ATF changes for armor piercing ammo
by Daniel TerrillThe ATF said 25 groups ranging from law enforcement, ammo companies, and both gun control and pro-gun lobbies participated in the meetings.
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Legislation filed against ammo bans, some seek to reverse 7N6 ruling
by Chris EgerIn the wake of the announcement this week that the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives will delay a ruling over M855 green tip ammo, some are questioning ammunition bans both in the recent past and near future.
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ATF proposal gets mostly critical response, agency says issues deserve further study
by Daniel TerrillThe ATF will not move forward with changes that could result in the ban of 5.56 "green tip" ammunition, the agency said in a notice today.
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Pro-gun and gun control groups discuss M855 ammo ban on CNN (VIDEO)
by Joey ClementineRepresentatives from the Second Amendment Foundation and the Coalition to Stop Gun Violence discuss a possible ban on armor piercing ammo by federal regulators.
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