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PA governor vetoes bill delaying identification of officers in police-involved shootings
by Christen SmithPennsylvania Gov. Tom Wolf vetoed legislation Monday delaying identification of officers in police-involved shootings.
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NRA backs Missouri Democrat gubernatorial contender
by Chris EgerThe nation's largest gun rights group is going blue in the Missouri governor's race, endorsing Democrat Attorney General Chris Koster over Navy SEAL Republican Eric Grietens.
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Gun control group drops first ‘Yes on Q1’ ad in Nevada, NRA debunks (VIDEO)
by Chris EgerGun control group drops first 'Yes on Q1' ad in Nevada, NRA debunks (VIDEO)
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Nevada Governor, AG join opposition to background check expansion
by Chris EgerGov. Brian Sandoval and Atty. Gen. Adam Laxalt have publicly decided not to support a Bloomberg-backed voter referendum to expand background checks on guns to cover most private transfers.
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Nevada sheriffs join opposition to background check expansion
by Chris EgerMost of the sheriffs in Nevada recently decided not to support a Bloomberg-backed voter referendum to expand background checks on guns to cover most private transfers.
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Charges dropped against remaining officers in Freddie Gray case
by Chris EgerAlthough State's Attorney Marilyn Mosby stands by assertions that Gray's death was a homicide, on Wednesday prosecutors dropped all charges against the remaining three officers under scrutiny.
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Oklahoma City cops ditch body cams after legal dispute
by Alex MonroeThe police union wants a better policy in place for viewing video footage, while the police chief feels the footage should be available at any time.
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Lawmaker seeks to remove Senate from ATF director approval process
by Chris EgerA first-term Democrat is introducing a bill to give the ATF more power to share gun data and allow the attorney general to appoint a director.
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Obama tweets ‘shoutout’ to Grammy winner, remains silent on cop killings
by Jennifer CruzCarroll County Sheriff Jim DeWees, who has waited for words of encouragement from the president, said Obama’s “silence about these events speaks volumes.”
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3 pro-gun bills advance in Florida Senate
by Chris EgerProposed legislation that would allow for campus carry, strengthen Florida's "stand your ground" laws and allow for open carry moved forward in the state Senate on Tuesday.
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Chicago mayor blames ‘YouTube effect,’ lack of proactive policing for rise in crime
by Jennifer CruzEmanuel said police are hesitant to react “because they don’t want to be prosecuted, whether it be by public opinion or by the court.”
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Alabama sheriffs unite against gun reform measure
by Chris EgerBemoaning the loss of may-issue practices, a group of Alabama sheriffs assembled Tuesday to stand against a bill to expand carry rights to vehicles in the state.
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