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Aug 02

A short history of DIY gun makers, from gun kits to 3D-printed guns

By Timothy D. Lytton, The Conversation

There is nothing new in attempts by gun makers to exploit loopholes in government regulations, and these unregulated guns have been used to kill.

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Jul 31

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How some states are fighting to stop ‘undetectable’ 3D-printed guns

In 2013, a gun rights enthusiast posted designs online for a 3D-printed, functional handgun. In June, the State Department reversed a past decision and allowed it to be posted online by Texas-based group. Attorneys general from eight states and the…

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Apr 12

Gun rights advocates plan nationwide demonstrations for Saturday

By Russ Bynum, Associated Press

A group called the National Constitutional Coalition of Patriotic Americans Organizers says it has permits for rallies in 45 states on Saturday to counter a recent wave of student-led protests against gun violence.

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Feb 22

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Students who support gun rights say schools safer when ‘good guys’ are armed

By PBS News Hour

Judy Woodruff talks with Maddison Westcott, a Rio Salado College student, and Ian Parish, a Liberty University student, about various restrictions and other gun control measures being raised, as well the prospect of arming teachers.

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Feb 20

Supreme Court rejects 2 challenges by gun rights groups

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court is rejecting two challenges by guns rights groups to California laws regulating firearms' sales.

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Dec 06

WATCH: Las Vegas shooting survivor, ATF head testify in Senate hearing on gun background checks

By Matthew Daly, Associated Press

Today's hearing will include testimony from Heather Gooze, who held a dying stranger in her arms amid the Las Vegas shooting in October. Watch the hearing here.

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Nov 27

Supreme Court rejects 2 gun rights appeals

By Associated Press

The Supreme Court has turned away an appeal from Maryland gun owners who challenged the state’s assault weapons ban.

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Oct 03

A guide to the fight over gun silencers

By Lisa Desjardins

The Las Vegas shooting has focused attention on a House bill that includes language that would loosen restrictions on gun silencers. Here's a look at the bill, and what it would do.

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Jun 26

Supreme Court rejects gun rights challenge to California limits on concealed carry

By Associated Press

The justices on Monday left in place an appeals court ruling that upheld the San Diego sheriff's strict limits on issuing permits for concealed weapons.

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Jun 22

What about guns divides Americans?

By Laura Santhanam

Pollsters often ask people about gun control and gun rights, but this survey attempts to better understand America's complicated relationship with firearms.

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