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Widow of slain Pennsylvania trooper sues killer’s family

by Christen Smith

The widow of a slain Pennsylvania state trooper sued the killer's family in Lackawanna County Court last week.

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Virginia State Police say they didn’t find weapons stashed by protestors, contradicting governor

by Brian Seay

Virginia Gov. Terry McAuliffe said white nationalists hid weapons throughout Charlottesville during last weekend’s rally, a claim that's now being disputed.

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On the ground: Witnesses say police stood by during Charlottesville clashes

by Brian Seay

As the fallout from Charlottesville continue to grip the nation, many are questioning the police response at Saturday’s white nationalist rally.

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State police find drugs, weapons, explosives at Indiana home

by Jennifer Cruz

In addition to more than 25 pounds of pot, meth, heroin, and over 75 guns, authorities also discovered an operational meth lab and marijuana grow operation.

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New Hampshire: Danger on the Southern Border!

by AmmoLand Editor Duncan Johnson

If you carry a concealed handgun, danger lurks on our Southern border. I am not talking about Mexico!

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New York cops band together to finish treehouse for fallen officer’s daughter

by Jennifer Cruz

Trooper Joel Davis started, but never finished, the treehouse for his daughter before he was shot and killed while responding to a domestic call in Theresa.

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Suspected ‘AK-47 bandit’ nabbed in Nebraska

by Jennifer Cruz

Deputies arrested the man for shooting at a state trooper but after a phone call from jail to his mother, they learned he’s wanted for six bank robberies.

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Ruling granting access to dash cam video in Pennsylvania may not last long

by Brian Seay

The Pennsylvania Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled in favor of allowing police dash cam video to the public, but the ruling may be short lived.

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PA Senate strengthens training requirements in proposal to arm school employees

by Christen Smith

The Pennsylvania Senate amended a proposal to arm school employees last month to strengthen training requirements outlined in the bill.

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Sig responds to allegations it provided New Jersey police defective handguns

by Daniel Terrill

Sig Sauer said ammunition likely caused malfunctions experienced by New Jersey troopers using their newly issued duty guns rather than a defect in the pistol’s design.

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New Jersey sues Sig Sauer for selling State Police defective handguns

by Daniel Terrill

Sig Sauer has been named in a $2.5 million lawsuit alleging the New Hampshire gun maker sold the New Jersey State Police defective duty pistols and then failed to rectify the problem.

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PA cop killer’s defense team calls widow’s testimony unfair

by Christen Smith

The defense team for a cop killer sentenced to death last month said emotional testimony from the slain officer’s widow clouded jurors’ judgement.

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