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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 15, 2011

Report: Mentally Ill Can Buy Guns with Ease

The mentally ill, substance abusers, and other dangerous individuals have freely purchased firearms because nearly 90% of states fail to send all necessary information to a federal database used to run background checks for gun buyers, according to a new report.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2011

TASER: An Officer's Weapon of Choice

CBS' "60 Minutes" on Nov. 13 included a segment addressing the use of TASERs by officers.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 14, 2011

Video: '60 Minutes' Questions Officers' TASER Use

CBS' "60 Minutes" news magazine on Sunday included a segment exploring the use of TASER devices by law enforcement officers that suggested officers overuse the less-lethal devices.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 8, 2011

Colt Introduces .380 Mustang Pocketlite Pistol

Colt's upgrades to the Mustang include precision machining, use of high-quality materials, and improvements in design. The aluminum alloy receiver, stainless-steel slide and barrel are CNC machined from solid bar stock for precise tolerances.

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Videosby Staff WriterNovember 3, 2011

Hornady's Overview of 2012 Products

Hornady gives an overview of its 2012 products, including Critical Duty, 17 Hornet, and Heavy Magnum Turkey.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 2, 2011

Glock Donates $50,000 To Police Survivors at IACP

Glock donated $50,000 to the Concerns of Police Survivors (C.O.P.S.) during the 2011 International Association of Chiefs of Police (IACP) Conference in Chicago in late October.

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Newsby Staff WriterNovember 1, 2011

Illinois State Police Open Firing Ranges To Public

The Illinois State Police will open five of its firing ranges around the state on an "Open Range" day to provide members of the public with firearm instruction and education.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 31, 2011

Stolen LAPD SWAT Guns Hit Black Market

Just three of the 30 guns stolen from a Los Angeles Police SWAT training facility have been recovered and have likely been sold or traded on the black market.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2011

Albuquerque PD Orders 100 Remington 870 Shotguns

The Albuquerque Police Department has ordered another 100 Remington Model 870 Police Magnum shotguns that feature an 18- inch barrel, parkerized metal finish, black synthetic stock and low-profile sight system.

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Newsby Staff WriterOctober 27, 2011

Gallup Poll Shows Support for Handgun Ban Hits Record Low

Americans' appetite for banning the possession of handguns has fallen to a record low. Only 26 percent now support a ban for all citizens except the police or authorized persons, reports pollster Gallup.

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