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Wisconsin Sheriff Says 9-11 Not The Best Option, Wants Citizens To Take Up Arms

BJ Ragone — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:53:58 +0000

Many police forces are seeing cut-backs across the Untied States, and the Southcoast has seen it as well. One Sheriff is telling his citizens that the police need some help, and how you can protect yourself.

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State Supreme Court Rejects Gun Safety Challenge

Jim Phillips — Wed, 30 Jan 2013 13:45:21 +0000

The state's highest court has rejected challenges to a state law requiring that gun owners keep their weapons in a locked container or equipped with a safety device.

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New Mexico Teen Gunman Kills 5 Inside Home

Dan Alexander — Sun, 20 Jan 2013 23:43:02 +0000

Authorities in New Mexico say a teenage boy has fatally shot two adults and three children inside a suburban Albuquerque home.

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Gun Owners To Purchase Liability Insurance

Jim Phillips — Sat, 19 Jan 2013 15:30:29 +0000

Some lawmakers are hoping the insurance market might offer the best incentives to lessen firearms-related violence.

A bill filed Friday in Massachusetts would require gun owners to purchase liability insurance in the event their gun is used to injure

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Dartmouth Gunsmith Disagrees With Obama's Safety Proposals

Taylor Cormier — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 03:31:25 +0000

Local firearms dealers and enthusiasts are taking issue with President Obama's proposals for new gun safety laws.

Ken Pacheco, owner and operator of The Village Gunsmith in Dartmouth says the President's initiatives, such as a nationwide ban on assault weapons and high capacity ammunition clips, will not phase evil-doers

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LAPD Collect Two Rocket Launchers At Gun "Buy-Back" Program

Pete Braley — Fri, 28 Dec 2012 16:25:57 +0000

You've heard of a gun "buy-back" program haven't you? We've had them here in New Bedford. That's when you are invited to turn in an unwanted gun and receive something in return.

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NRA Holds Press Conference: Wants Armed Guards At Schools

BJ Ragone — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 16:42:19 +0000

The National Rifle Association broke it's silence earlier this week and said they would hold a press conference on Friday.

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NRA Gives First Statement Since Newtown Shootings

BJ Ragone — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 21:58:09 +0000

Yesterday we reported that the NRA had all but disappeared from social media. Today, they have delivered their first statement since Friday's deadly shootings.

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Dick's Sporting Goods Stops Selling Certain Weapons

Jack Peterson — Tue, 18 Dec 2012 12:43:20 +0000

Dick's Sporting Goods is apparently halting the sale of certain semi-automatic rifles nationwide.

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NRA Facebook Pages Disappear After Newtown Tragedy

BJ Ragone — Mon, 17 Dec 2012 20:01:08 +0000

The National Rifle Association has all but disappeared from the world of social media following the events in Newtown, CT on Friday.

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