Firearms News
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Despite the fact that firearms are not allowed in carry-on luggage, a new report from the Transportation Security Administration shows the number of attempts continues to increase.
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A 17-year-old girl in Mississippi used a handgun to defend herself and her mother against a home invader early Monday morning.
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One of the firearms used by Charles Whitman in his infamous 1966 shootings at the University of Texas is now up for sale. The price, however, might surprise you.
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Recent reports indicate that the US Military could be choosing a new sidearm sometime in the near future. But what would be the best choice to replace the Beretta M9?
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A 9-year-old girl in Arizona killed her shooting instructor Monday when she accidentally shot him with the Uzi submachine gun she was learning to fire.
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Douglasville -
A Georgia man is suing his daughter's school after the principal told him he was not allowed to carry his firearm on school property.
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The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) organization was created to help integrate new technology into America's defensive organizations. Their latest project is a guided bullet which can track a target after being fired.
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Valdosta -
Two armed men had a tense standoff when one demanded identification from the other. Things nearly turned ugly when one owner removed his gun from a holster and the incident ended with an arrest.
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According to the latest data published by the National Fire Protection Association, there are now more than 365,000 home fires in the U.S. every year, causing upwards of $5.7 billion in damages, to say nothing of lost life.
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A popular handgun manufacturer is moving forward with its decision to relocate following the passage of strict gun control legislation in New York.
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Following a backlash from its supporters, the National Rifle Association has retracted its statements regarding open carry groups in Texas.
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There are likely few people that are unaware that the U.S. has a gun problem, though finding a solution that all will agree with proves to be more difficult.
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Beijing -
In a nation where private gun ownership is banned, the seizure of over 10,000 firearms in the hands of a single criminal ring has surprised many. 120,000 banned knives were also seized.
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A new bill that is now headed to the Utah governor's desk would make it easier for gun owners in the state to openly carry their firearms.
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Worried that new sanctions may affect ammunition imports, many American gun owners are scarfing up Russian ammo as quickly as they can find it.
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Last year, officials in Putnam County, New York said they would not release information on local gun permit holders to the news media but a judge is now ordering them to do so, citing the New York Safe Act.
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A popular gun YouTuber decided recently to feed peanut butter to his Glock model 33, poking fun at the growing popularity of gun torture test videos involving food.
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The battle between gun rights advocates and gun control advocates continues to rage on with new petitions now emerging to counter a petition that asks Facebook to ban gun related content from their website.
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Facebook executives are currently debating a huge policy change that could bring an end to all gun-themed pages on the social media website.
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Manila -
As crime rates rise, it is becoming imperative for some civilians to own a firearm to protect themselves and their families. However, are the new gun control laws in place to protect civilians or to empower criminals?
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Gun manufacturer Smith & Wesson Holding Corp. reported its fourth quarter sales on Tuesday amid a surge in demand for firearms.
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A member of Encyclopedia Dramatica, as a means to mock and infuriate the National Rifle Association, created a game demo called "Bullet to the Head of the NRA."
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Frank Luntz, a GOP pollster and top strategist, said that the National Rifle Association (NRA) isn't listening to public opinion. This is in respect by the solution given out by NRA CEO Wayne LaPierre.
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The debate on both sides of gun legislation has turned into debates such as: armed guards vs. armed educators, mental health, states rights vs. federal mandates, etc.
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When on shows such as NBC's "Meet the Press," ABC's "This Week," and CBS' "Face the Nation," NRA leaders "stuck to their guns" and stood firm in support for armed guards and in opposition for more gun control laws.
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The gamer community is pushing back against the comment made by NRA's Wayne LaPierre in regards that video games are to blame for Sandy Hook. Isaiah "TriForce" Johnson, a high-profile figure in the video game community and industry, is pushing back.
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The National Rifle Association (NRA) gave its response to preventing tragedies such as Sandy Hook from happening again. It's proposal has received very mixed responses.
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The recent tragedy at Sandy Hook elementary school and the proliferation of past gun violence will facilitate Obama’s plan to make gun ownership illegal in America within the near future. The Second Amendment could fall soon.
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After being silent for a few days after the incident at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, CT, the NRA broke its silence and said that it was saddened with what happened. It plans to hold a press conference on December 21.
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Birmingham -
Accidentally shooting oneself is never a good idea, especially if it is in the private parts of the body. However, one man shot himself in the penis, on Tuesday morning, and is now recovering in Beaumont Hospital.
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Firearms on display at the International Maritime Museum in Hamburg, Germany. Andrey Belenko
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The Armatix iP1 Pistol (via armatix.us). Armatix iP1 Pistol (armatix.us)
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A holstered Glock Model 34, semi-automatic pistol
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