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6:03am, 15th May, 2019

Senator Harris to promise ban on U.S. imports of some high-powered guns

Expanding on her gun control proposals, U.S. Senator Kamala Harris will announce on Wednesday that if elected president she will prohibit imports of some high-powered guns into the United States.

New Zealand police red-faced as thief steals 11 guns from station

1:40am, 26th April, 2019

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New Zealand police red-faced as thief steals 11 guns from station

A burglar stole 11 guns from a police station in New Zealand, some of which were surrendered to authorities in the aftermath of the mass shooting in Christchurch, police said on Friday.

Colorado passes bill to seize guns from people deemed threat to self, others

6:22pm, 1st April, 2019

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Colorado passes bill to seize guns from people deemed threat to self, others

The Colorado legislature on Monday passed a "red flag" bill that would allow those deemed a threat to have their firearms seized, despite opposition by most of the state’s sheriffs and threats of legal challenges.

Canada's Trudeau sticks to guns as scandal threatens re-election

5:10pm, 1st April, 2019

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Canada's Trudeau sticks to guns as scandal threatens re-election

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau's insistence that there is little wrong with how he is handling the worst crisis of his tenure is frustrating lawmakers and senior party figures who believe the approach could cost him re-election this Octo...

Americans among group arrested in Haiti with arsenal of guns: media

6:54pm, 18th February, 2019

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Americans among group arrested in Haiti with arsenal of guns: media

Haitian police arrested a group of foreign nationals, including five Americans, armed with semi-automatic weapons, Haitian newspapers reported on Monday, adding to uncertainty in the impoverished Caribbean country after days of anti-government protes...

U.S. appeals court to revisit open carrying of guns

5:41pm, 8th February, 2019

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U.S. appeals court to revisit open carrying of guns

A federal appeals court has decided to reconsider its recent decision that the Second Amendment of the U.S. Constitution protects the right to openly carry guns in self-defense.

Texan who published 3-D guns plans jailed on sex assault charge

1:51pm, 23rd September, 2018

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Texan who published 3-D guns plans jailed on sex assault charge

A Texas man running a 3-D printed guns company was booked into a Houston jail on a charge of sexual assault on Sunday after Taiwanese officials sent him back to the United States where he is accused of having sex with an underage girl.

Texan running 3-D printed guns company ordered to leave Taiwan

3:29pm, 21st September, 2018

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Texan running 3-D printed guns company ordered to leave Taiwan

A Texan running a 3-D printed guns company who flew to Taiwan as police investigated an accusation he had sex with an underage girl was detained in Taipei on Friday and ordered to leave the island after his U.S. passport was annulled, officials said.

U.S. will prosecute makers of 'undetectable' plastic guns: Sessions

12:57pm, 16th August, 2018

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U.S. will prosecute makers of 'undetectable' plastic guns: Sessions

U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions warned on Thursday that anyone who uses a 3-D printer to make an "undetectable" gun will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law, a day after his department asked a court not to block the public from downloa...

U.S. judge halts release of blueprints for 3-D printed guns

5:51pm, 31st July, 2018

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U.S. judge halts release of blueprints for 3-D printed guns

A U.S. judge on Tuesday blocked the imminent release of blueprints for 3-D printed guns, hours before they were set to hit the internet, after several states sued to halt publication of designs to make weapons that security screening may not detect.

Texas leaders want more screening and more guns to prevent more shootings

5:15am, 22nd May, 2018

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Texas leaders want more screening and more guns to prevent more shootings

AUSTIN, Texas (Reuters) - Texas political leaders are considering installing airport-style security at public schools and screening students for mental health issues as alternatives to gun control to thwart a repeat of last week's deadly shootin...