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California Seizes 1,200 Illegally Possessed Firearms

California law enforcement agents have seized 1,200 firearms from people legally barred from owning them because of mental illness or restraining orders.

June 17, 2011

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Calif. Federal Judge: Concealed Carry Requires Specific Threat

In a Monday ruling, Judge Morrison England Jr. in Sacramento endorsed Yolo County Sheriff Ed Prieto's approach. In his opinion, Judge England wrote that the Second Amendment "does not create a fundamental right to carry a concealed weapon in public."

May 16, 2011

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Calif. Law Would Require Bright-Colored BB Guns

California lawmakers are getting behind a law initiated by the Los Angeles Police chief and mayor in response to an officer-involved shooting that left a teenager paralyzed.

April 27, 2011

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Arizona Governor Vetoes Campus Carry Bill

Arizona's Gov. Jan Brewer vetoed a bill that would allow guns on Arizona's college campuses. Brewer said she vetoed the campus gun bill because it was "poorly written."

April 19, 2011

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Judge: Baltimore's Gun Registry Is Unconstitutional

Judge Alfred Nance said the police department, which oversees the program, had "failed or refused to comply" with establishing clear regulations for the registry, which required people convicted of gun crimes to provide addresses and other information with the city every six months for a period of three years.

April 14, 2011

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NRA Declines Gun-Policy Meeting with Obama

The National Rifle Association's chief executive has responded to President Obama's invitation to discuss gun policy with a, "No thank you," saying the president should focus the debate on dangerous criminals rather than guns.

March 14, 2011

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Connecticut Chief Backs Gun Registry

Norwalk (Conn.) Police Chief Harry Rilling testified before the state's Legislature that a proposal to create an offender gun registry would be an effective tool for law enforcement.

March 6, 2011

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LAPD's Chief Supports Banning Extended Magazines

Los Angeles Police Chief Charlie Beck announced his support for federal legislation that would ban weapon magazines carrying more than 10 rounds.

March 1, 2011

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Brady Center Sues Gun Dealer on Behalf of Wounded Officers

The suit was filed on behalf of Milwaukee police officers Bryan Norberg and Graham Kunisch, who were shot and seriously injured with a gun sold by Badger Guns of West Milwaukee, Wisc.

December 6, 2010

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UT Shooting Reignites Debate Over Guns on Campus

Coincidentally, the high-profile shooting occurred just hours before John Lott, a nationally known author and advocate of concealed-weapons laws, was to speak at UT about the failure of gun control laws.

September 28, 2010

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10 States Export Half of Guns Used In Out-of-State Crimes, Mayors Say

New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg and other mayors are mounting a campaign against states they say have "lax gun laws" and are attempting to push for additional gun-control legislation in those states.

September 26, 2010

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Chicago Mayor Daley Unveils New Gun Control Plan

Chicago Mayor Richard Daley unveiled a gun control ordinance today that would require gun owners to register their weapons with the city, get training and keep all but one firearm locked up.

June 30, 2010