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Weapons

Ariz. Law Requires Police to Sell Buyback Guns

Gov. Jan Brewer signed legislation Monday aimed specifically at halting Tucson's practice of allowing police to destroy guns that people voluntarily surrender through buyback programs.

April 29, 2013

Weapons

U.S. Senate Rejects Gun-Control Legislation

A federal gun-control law that would have expanded background checks to cover gun shows and online purchases failed to pass in the U.S. Senate today.

April 16, 2013

Weapons

Senate Gun Deal Would Expand Background Checks

U.S. Senators reached an agreement that would expand background checks for firearm purchases to limit access to weapons for criminals and the mentally ill.

April 9, 2013

Weapons

NRA Vows To Challenge Maryland Gun Law

The National Rifle Association's president told a Washington, D.C. radio station Tuesday the organization will "absolutely" challenge Maryland's strict gun control law awaiting the governor's signature.

April 8, 2013

Weapons

Maryland Poised To Enact Gun Control Measures

The Maryland Legislature passed strict gun control measures including a magazine-capacity limit and assault weapon ban Wednesday expected to be signed into law by Gov. Martin O'Malley.

April 4, 2013

Weapons

Sweeping Gun Control Becomes Law In Conn.

Reeling from the Sandy Hook Elementary massacre, Connecticut today tightened its gun-control laws as Gov. Dannel Malloy signed into law a stricter assault weapons ban, limit on magazine size, the nation's first dangerous weapon offender registry, and eligibility rules for buying ammunition.

April 3, 2013

Weapons

Kansas May Legalize Switchblade Knives

A Kansas bill legalizing switchblade and stiletto knives headed to Gov. Sam Brownbeck's desk, after the state's Legislature passed it over the objections of law enforcement groups.

April 3, 2013

Weapons

Colo. Sheriff Won't Enforce 'Knee-Jerk' Gun Control

In the coming days, Gov. John Hickenlooper is expected to sign laws expanding background checks to purchase firearms and limiting ammunition magazines to 15 rounds. The laws passed the state's legislature last week.

March 18, 2013

Weapons

Senate Committee Approves Assault Weapons Ban

The Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday approved a renewed assault-weapons ban, advancing the measure to the Senate floor where it will face intense resistance from Republicans and other gun-rights supporters.

March 13, 2013

Training

Texas Bill Would Streamline Police Hiring of Soldiers

The Texas Legislature is now debating a bill named in honor of fallen Navy SEAL Chris Kyle that would streamline hiring of former military personnel at law enforcement agencies.

March 3, 2013

Technology

States Propose Limiting Police Drones

Lawmakers in at least 11 states are looking at plans to restrict the use of drones over their skies amid concerns the unmanned aerial vehicles could be exploited to spy on Americans.

February 4, 2013

Training

Misguided Legislation

Disabled federal agents face severe and unwarranted reductions to their Federal Employees Compensation Act (FECA) benefits should Title III of S. 1789, the "21st Century Postal Service Act," become law.

January 22, 2013