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U.S. continues global arms trade domination despite dip, Russian companies sustain surge

American defense companies continue to dominate the global arms industry despite a fifth straight year of decline, while Russian sales continue to boom -- that's according to new data released Monday.

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State Dept. approves $60M arms sale to Afghanistan

The U.S. State Department approved the $60 million sale of military goods — including weapons, equipment, training and support — to the Afghan government, according to Thursday’s announcement.

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Gun, ammo imports for February 2016

The number of handguns imported into the U.S. had a major jump for the month of February, according to a report on firearm imports by the NSSF released this week.

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Facebook being used for Middle Eastern arms transfers

Recent reports from the Middle East, as well as the UK, indicate that Facebook is being used by arms dealers across the region to sell a wide range of weapons to rebel, terrorist and paramilitary groups.

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CNBC: Remington used courts to hide documents in rifle battle (VIDEO)

The top-selling product at the Remington Arms Co., the Model 700 rifle, was successful — practically beloved. But there were also complaints — even lawsuits — about the guns going off without the trigger being pulled

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Ohio man arrested for selling guns without license

ATF agents warned him that he was committing a crime after 11 guns he sold through Arms List were intercepted on their way to Beirut, but he continued anyway.

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ATF’s complaint against Stag

Federal agents seized thousands of gun parts and documents from New Britain gun maker Stag Arms LLC today. ATF Complaint Against Stag

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Colt’s last-ditch effort before bankruptcy

Ailing Colt Defense is trying to dig itself out of the hole, and while its charted for bankruptcy, it’s trying to make the process as painless as possible.

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New TriStar Viper G2 Bronze

Designed with target shooters and bird hunters in mind, the Viper G2 Bronze is a semi-auto shotgun with a 3-inch chamber and five-round capacity available in both 12- and 20-gauge.

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Animated short on ‘Leland Yee: Part-time politician, full-time arms dealer’ (VIDEO)

An animated short about California state Senator Leland Yee briefly explains how the staunch pro gun-control advocate found himself behind bars after trafficking firearms to undercover FBI agents. Guns.com reported that Yee was arrested and charged last week for a plethora of crimes, including plotting to smuggle guns into the country, concluding a four-year-long FBI […]

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