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Scanner traffic shines a light on the chaos, confusion officers faced in Las Vegas

by Brian Seay

Despite the bedlam, Las Vegas police were able to locate the shooter within minutes of the first reported shots on Sunday night.

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Senator enlists the help of NRA to teach Congress how to shoot

by Chris Eger

U.S. Sen. Luther Strange reached out to the National Rifle Association to obtain firearms training to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the aftermath of an attack on House Republicans.

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Gun control groups turn up volume against suppressor deregulation after shooting

by Chris Eger

Though a recent high-profile shooting in Alexandria, Virginia did not involve a suppressor, gun control advocates pose the question "what if it had" to derail pending reform on the items.

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Holster company offers congressmen free gear, training

by Chris Eger

A Tennessee-based custom Kydex holster maker is offering free holsters and firearms training to lawmakers on Capitol Hill in the aftermath of an attack on House Republicans.

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Republicans back concealed carry reciprocity act for D.C.

by Chris Eger

On the heels of a shooting targeting unarmed Congressmen and their aides, legislation was introduced Thursday to recognize any valid concealed carry permit in Washington.

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Congressional shooting energizes both sides of gun debate

by Chris Eger

Wednesday's shooting at a Congressional baseball team practice resulted in calls for more gun control while Second Amendment groups place blame for the incident on "Democratic hate speech."

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Gun hearing cancelled on Capitol Hill after ball field shooting

by Christen Smith

Lawmakers cancelled a hearing scheduled Wednesday for a gun bill in the wake of the ball field shooting in Alexandria, Virginia earlier that same morning.

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BREAKING: GOP congressman, others shot during baseball practice outside D.C.

by Christen Smith

A GOP congressman and at least two others were struck Wednesday morning when a gunman opened fire at baseball field 10 miles outside D.C.

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Gun scare at Houston hospital turns out to be false alarm

by Jennifer Cruz

“The bottom line is there are multiple people that heard, 'Drop the gun,' and right after that, they heard two loud bangs,” said Chief Acevedo.

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Historic gun show turned away by city is invited back after petition effort

by Chris Eger

A New York gun show will remain in a city-owned venue where it had been operating for more than three decades before local politicians and residents protested hosting the event on the property.

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Russian ambassador assassinated in Turkish capital (VIDEO)

by Brian Seay

Russia's ambassador to Turkey, Andrey Karlov, was gunned down Monday at an art exhibit in the Turkish capital of Ankara, according to reports.

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Seattle Police seek gunman after 5 shot near Trump protests

by Brian Seay

Police are still looking for a shooter after five people were shot in downtown Seattle, an incident unrelated to a nearby anti-Trump rally.

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