2nd Amendment
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U.S. judge overturns California’s 3-decade-old ban on assault weaponsThe judge ruled that the state's definition of illegal military-style rifles unlawfully deprives law-abiding Californians of weapons commonly allowed in most other states.WorldJun 4, 2021
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Several U.S. states mull allowing concealed carry of guns without a permitFifteen states already allow concealed carry without a permit, and lawmakers in nine others have proposed allowing or expanding the practice.WorldJan 24, 2021
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A year after passing U.S. gun control bill, Pelosi calls on McConnell for Senate actionDemocrats say they are energized to “accelerate a drumbeat” on calls for U.S. Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell to allow a Senate vote on a House-passed bill to expand background checks for gun purchases.PoliticsFeb 27, 2020
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Gun industry considers banks new threat to 2nd AmendmentIn the wake of high-profile mass shootings, corporate America has been taking a stand against the firearms industry amid a lack of action by lawmakers on gun control.PoliticsJun 24, 2018
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U.S. judge says assault weapons are not protected by the 2nd AmendmentAssault weapons and large-capacity magazines are not protected by the Second Amendment, a federal judge said in a ruling Friday upholding Massachusetts’ ban on the weapons.WorldApr 6, 2018
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New York gun enthusiast destroys his AR-15 rifle on camera in wake of Florida shooting"Think about it, is the right to own this weapon worth more than someone's life?"WorldFeb 18, 2018
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Republican candidate for Senate pulls out gun on stage during campaign eventA Republican candidate for Senate in Alabama looked to demonstrate his 2nd amendment bona fides - by pulling out a pistol during a campaign speech.WorldSep 26, 2017
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Donald Trump says ‘2nd Amendment people’ can stop Hillary Clinton from choosing judgesRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump said "the Second Amendment" may be the only way to stop Hillary Clinton from getting to appoint federal judges if she wins the presidential election in November.WorldAug 9, 2016
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Support grows among Americans for stricter gun laws: pollAmericans increasingly favor tougher gun laws by margins that have grown wider after a steady drumbeat of shootings in recent months, but they also are pessimistic that change will happen anytime soon, according to a new poll.PoliticsJul 23, 2016
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