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February 21, 2026

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9th Circuit ends California ban on high-capacity magazines

August 15, 2020 Don Thompson, Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A three-judge panel of the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals on Friday threw out California’s ban on high-capacity ammunition magazines, saying the law violates the U.S. Constitution’s protection of the right […]

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Background checks, a metric for gun sales, hit all-time high

July 3, 2020 Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

Historic numbers of background checks to purchase or possess a firearm were done in June, a trend in a year marked by uncertainty over the coronavirus pandemic, a subsequent economic recession, protests over racial injustice […]

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Gun rights advocates sue to block Virginia handgun sales law

June 17, 2020 The Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Gun rights advocates are suing to block a Virginia law from taking effect that would ban people from being able to buy more than one handgun a month. The Virginia Citizens Defense […]

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Background checks for firearms remain high

May 5, 2020 Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

The number of April background checks to purchase a firearm showed Americans flocking to gun stores in high numbers for the second month in a row amid worries about the coronavirus pandemic. The FBI numbers […]

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Judge tosses California ammunition purchase law

April 25, 2020 Don Thompson, Associated Press

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal judge blocked a California law requiring background checks for people buying ammunition, issuing a sharply worded rebuke of “onerous and convoluted” regulations that violate the constitutional right to bear arms. […]

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Virginia Gov. Northam signs gun-control bills into law

April 13, 2020 Alan Suderman, Associated Press

RICHMOND, Va. — Virginia Gov. Ralph Northam has signed several new gun restrictions he championed during this year’s legislative session, cementing gains by gun control advocates they hope will serve as a “blueprint” for states […]

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No halt to culture wars during coronavirus outbreak

April 9, 2020 Mark Sherman and Jessica Gresko, Associated Press

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A partisan fight over voting in Wisconsin was the first issue linked to the coronavirus to make it to the Supreme Court. Efforts to limit abortion during the pandemic could eventually land […]

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Gun rights groups issue warning to Greensboro, Durham

April 7, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — On the heels of getting Wake County sheriff and county officials to re-open firearm related businesses and services, two gun rights groups have also issued warnings to officials in Greensboro and Durham. Grass […]

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Gun background checks smash records amid coronavirus fears

April 2, 2020 Lisa Marie Pane, Associated Press

Background checks required to buy firearms have spiked to record numbers in the past month, fueled by increased activity from Americans worried about their safety during the coronavirus crisis. According to figures from the FBI, […]

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Gun rights groups file suit against Wake sheriff over halt on pistol permits

April 1, 2020 A.P. Dillon

RALEIGH — Three gun rights advocacy groups have filed suit against Wake County Sheriff Gerald Baker over the recent announcement that his office was suspending pistol purchase permits through April 30. “This decision does not […]

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