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A deputy mayor in New York faces charges after federal authorities found him with dozens of unregistered guns and bogus FBI badges
Brian Downey was charged with possession of unregistered firearms and forged federal badges after a…
Lauren Frias
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NY AG Letitia James wants judge to stop 6 companies still selling DIY ghost-gun kits
Most DIY 'ghost gun' companies NY's AG sued last month are still selling kits for making untraceabl…
Laura Italiano
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Trump campaign backtracks claim that he bought a Glock handgun in South Carolina after it became clear that would be illegal
In a video posted by spokesman Steven Cheung, Trump pointed to the gun and said "Wow," before addin…
John L. Dorman
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Former Ohio police chief sentenced to 3 years' probation for trafficking 200 fully automatic machine guns, DOJ says
An attorney for the ex-police chief, who initially faced 15 years in prison, said his client was "m…
Katie Balevic
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Host of 'the alt-right's favorite' gun podcast was indicted along with his dad on charges related to machine guns and silencers
The son, a Navy veteran from Pennsylvania, hosted a podcast called "Alt-Right Armory" under the nam…
Kelsey Vlamis
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Supreme Court seems open to expanding gun rights in a major Second Amendment case
"Why isn't it good enough to say I live in a violent area and I want to be able to defend myself?" …
Oma Seddiq
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A Florida man accused of using a 3D printer to make machine guns was arrested after selling firearms to an undercover agent, according to court docs
Authorities say Lucas Shirley was printing and selling thousands of dollars worth of homemade "ghos…
Erin Snodgrass
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The city of Chicago sued a gun store in Indiana, claiming the store is tied to 850 firearms recovered from crime scenes
Mayor Lori Lightfoot said research by state and federal authorities revealed that Westforth Sports …
Lauren Frias
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California tightens gun laws as governor signs off on allowing victims of violence to sue firearm manufacturers
In a law passed on Tuesday, California Governor Gavin Newsom made it possible for victims of gun vi…
Jordan Hart
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How American guns help Mexican cartels overwhelm Mexico's police and military
"It is getting to a point where we are not equipped enough to fight back," a Mexican state police o…
Luis Chaparro
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Donald Trump Jr. helped sink Biden's nominee to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives over his support for gun regulations
Trump Jr. targeted moderate Democratic senators in red states, including Sens. Joe Manchin and Jon …
Eliza Relman
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This Swedish watchmaker recycles materials from illegal firearms to create stunning watch bands and cases
TRIWA watches have a crisp and simple appearance, but there's more to them than just their design. …
Steven John
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LAPD officer charged with attempting to buy an illegal gun silencer from China, officials say
"The circumstances of this investigation trouble me greatly given the responsibilities of the invol…
Pocharapon Neammanee
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8 House Republicans vote in support of expanding background checks on gun purchases
The House on Thursday passed two bills that would establish new background check requirements on fi…
Oma Seddiq
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The Texas summer camp shooter wasn't allowed to own a firearm. But his wife could — and she says he stole her gun.
The shooter's wife says he took her gun from a locked safe, highlighting the difficulties of keepin…
Jake Epstein
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New report reveals people are selling Glocks and semi-automatic guns on Facebook Marketplace by disguising them as 'stickers'
The new scheme follows a previously reported strategy where sellers listed empty gun cases, then of…
Isabella Jibilian
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Kyle Rittenhouse didn't illegally bring a gun across state lines and 5 other myths surrounding the trial debunked
In the aftermath of Friday's verdict, several responses restated longstanding confusion surrounding…
Erin Snodgrass,Michelle Mark
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More Black Americans are buying firearms. Rising racial tension after the George Floyd protests and the COVID-19 pandemic have triggered fears for their safety.
More than 2,000 people joined the National African American Gun Association (NAGAA) in the 36 hours…
Sophia Ankel
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Rep. Lauren Boebert says the firearms displayed behind her during a virtual House committee meeting 'are ready for use' upon being mocked for her 'unsafe gun storage'
"If somebody wants to have a shrine to their gun fetish as a Zoom backdrop ... they can do that," a…
Oma Seddiq
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Mexico is suing US gun makers, arguing that millions of American guns have illegally flowed across the border and fueled homicide rates
A study conducted by the Mexican government found more than 2.5 million guns have illegally entered…