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Suppressors at the center of House SHARE Act hearings

by Chris Eger

Nearly two hours of testimony Tuesday on an omnibus new sportsmen’s package were dominated by the topic of removing suppressors from NFA regulations.

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Florida open carry ban appealed to U.S. Supreme Court

by Chris Eger

A challenge to the Florida law preventing the carry of firearms openly was filed with the nation's high court this week.

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Bill filed to halt rifle reporting requirement for border state gun stores

by Chris Eger

Senate Republicans the week filed legislation to stop the controversial requirement for gun dealers along the U.S.-Mexico border to report multiple sales to the ATF.

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ATF says it’s not an ‘agency’ as defined in FOIA law

by Daniel Terrill

The ATF says it’s not an “agency” within the meaning of a Freedom of Information Act statute cited in a civil suit over a records request.

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Legal experts question Newtown lawsuit viability

by Chris Eger

With news breaking this week of a planned lawsuit against Bushmaster in relation to the deadly shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School two years ago, speculation abounds as to the suit being winnable.

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Federal court upholds ATF gun reporting requirement for border state FFLs

by Chris Eger

The 2011 order by the ATF for gun dealers in border states to report two or more rifle sales made within five days was upheld by a federal court Monday.

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Pennsylvania: Suit to allow Sunday hunting shot down, not protected by 2nd Amendment

by Chris Eger

A federal judge held that Second Amendment protections do not cover recreational sportsmen in dismissing a lawsuit on Sunday hunting in Pennsylvania.

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