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Gun Dealers Sue ATF to Halt Reporting of Multiple Rifle Sales

The National Shooting Sports Foundation has filed a lawsuit challenging the legal authority of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) under the Gun Control Act to compel 8,500 federally licensed firearms retailers in Arizona, California, New Mexico and Texas to report the sale of two or more rifles.

10-8 Performance Introduces Rear Sight for S&W 1911s

Hilton Yam's 10-8 Performance has introduced a replacement rear sight for Smith & Wesson 1911 fixed-sight model pistols. The sight body is contoured and dehorned for comfortable handling and carry. All rear sights feature a plain black blade finished in matte black oxide.

Photo: Hilton Yam.

Chicago Cop Saves Choking Baby

Officer Christopher Elliot was sitting in his cruiser doing paperwork, when the frantic father banged on his window. The officer began CPR by doing chest compressions that cleared food inthe child's airway.

ATF Agent Participated In Crimes with Tulsa Cops

Brandon McFadden, who pleaded guilty to drug distribution and is awaiting sentencing, said he knew Officer Jeff Henderson made up information to obtain search warrants and used a criminal informant to sell drugs.

Chicago Police Add Three Vessels To Patrol City Waterways

The Chicago PD acquired a 27-foot Defender model boat, as well as two 44-foot Archangel vessels built to the specifications of the department. The vessels were purchased with a $3.25-million port security grant.

One of the Chicago PD's three new vessels is shown on a monitor at a press conference unveiling the patrol boats. Photo: Chicago PD.

Six Calif. Officers Involved In Fatal Beating Suspended

Six Fullerton (Calif.) Police officers involved in the fatal beating of a homeless man in early July have been suspended, as investigations into the incident have been launched by the department, Orange County District Attorney's Office and FBI.

S.D. Cop Killed In Afternoon Gunfight at Intersection

A Rapid City (S.D.) Police officer was killed and two others were wounded exchanging fire with four men they approached at a city intersection late Tuesday afternoon.

Photo: Rapid City PD.

NLEOMF Names Michael Chertoff 2011 Gala Chairman

The National Law Enforcement Officers Memorial Fund selected Michael Chertoff, former Secretary of Homeland Security and co-founder of the Chertoff Group, as the chairman of its 2011 gala.

Pursuit Safety Group Lends Support To Missouri Family

A national pursuit-safety group showed its support for the mother of a 17-year-old boy who was killed by a man attempting to flee from police, by appearing at the felon's sentencing hearing to urge no reduction in sentence.

NEC Avio Announces Promotion to Win Thermal Imager

The InfReC Thermo GEAR Model G100 thermal imager simultaneously records and displays fused visual and temperature data images. Visual and thermal images may also be displayed side-by-side. NEC Avio is touting the camera as the first thermal imager that can operate in panoramic mode that includes a 3.5-inch multi-angle LCD screen.

Cops Tell Idaho Man In Bunny Suit To Stop Scaring Children

Idaho Falls Police officers have told a local 34-year-old man to stop wearing his bunny suit in public because he has been annoying neighbors and frightening their children.

Ex-Deputy's Bail Increased After 'Revenge' Facebook Posting

A former San Bernardino County (Calif.) Sheriff's deputy accused of having sex with one of the agency's underage female Explorers wrote about "revenge, payback" on a Facebook page.

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