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FBI study: officers less proactive as anti-police hostility becomes ‘new norm’

by Brian Seay

Anti-cop narratives helped fuel a surge in violence against police last year, and officers are “de-policing” as a result.

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U.S. forces launched record-setting number of airstrikes against ISIS in March

by Brian Seay

U.S. forces together with coalition allies engaged in more airstrikes and released more weapons last month than any other month in the nearly three year fight against ISIS in Syria and Iraq.

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Study: Gun deaths have risen in Florida since passage of ‘Stand Your Ground’

by Brian Seay

Shooting deaths have increased in Florida in the years since the state's "Stand Your Ground" law was passed, that's according to a new study released earlier this month.

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Newtown gun sales skyrocket after Sandy Hook shooting (VIDEO)

by Brent McCluskey

In the months following the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, the Newtown, Connecticut, community has had a massive increase in gun sales. CNN reported the town is set to have a 100 percent increase in issuance of pistol permits from last year. Newtown grandmother, Nancy Ellis, spoke about preparing to buy her first gun. “Our […]

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