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2 Va. Boys Suspended For Using Pencils As Guns

Two Suffolk second graders have been suspended for making shooting noises while pointing pencils at each another.

2013/05/07

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Va. Woman Gets 18 Months After Buying 31 Guns

A Manassas woman has been sentenced to 18 months in prison for violating federal firearms laws after buying and selling 31 handguns over a two-week span without a license.

2013/05/03

Gun Rights Group Takes Aim at 35 Maryland Counties, Towns

A gun owners’ rights group has threatened to sue 35 Maryland counties or municipalities unless they repeal regulations that the group says violate state gun laws.

2013/04/25

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Background Checks For Gun Buyers Win More Backing

With the Senate set to begin debate on gun control legislation this week, a proposal to expand background checks for gun buyers picked up some key Republican support over the weekend. But it may not be enough to ensure the measure is adopted.

2013/04/15

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Police Take About 30 Guns From Maryland Home

Police seized more than 30 guns — including seven AK-47s — along with several sets of body armor, ammunition and drugs from a Maryland house.

2013/04/11

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Boost For Background Checks: Senators Compromise

Conservative senators from both parties announced their support for expanding background checks for gun buyers Wednesday, giving a burst of momentum to advocates of stronger restrictions. But big questions remain about whether President Barack Obama can push significant gun controls through Congress.

2013/04/10

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Fla. Man Accused of Having Guns on Capitol Grounds

A Florida man is under arrest after police say he brought unregistered guns and ammunition onto the grounds of the U.S. Capitol Building.

2013/04/08

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Maryland Lawmakers Pass Strict Gun-Control Bill

The Maryland General Assembly has passed a measure to make the state’s gun laws among the strongest in the nation.

2013/04/04

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Buffalo Wild Wings Refuses Service For Police Officers Carrying Guns

A server at Buffalo Wild Wings refused to serve Prince William County police officers because they had their guns displayed.

2013/03/28

Gun Control Forces Push For Background Checks

Gun control advocates are pressing Democrats to make expanded federal background checks for firearms buyers a cornerstone of the gun control legislation the Senate plans to debate next month, calling it the best way for lawmakers to salvage a meaningful response to December’s elementary school massacre in Newtown, Conn.

2013/03/21