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Largest Firearms Survey Shows More Than 1.6 Million Defensive Uses of Firearms

According to the 2021 research, American gun owners use firearms nearly 1.7 times a year for self-defense. The survey, carried out on a sample of 54,000 people, out of which 16,708 were gun owners, shows more women and minorities use guns for self-defense than indicated in previous surveys.

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Biden’s Administration Downplays $7B in U.S. Military Hardware Left in Afghanistan

The collapse of the U.S.- supported Afghanistan government saw military equipment worth more than $7 billion left behind to Taliban fighters.

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17-year-Old Defends Family in Home Attack

A 17-year-old man shot and killed two armed men in a home invasion in Channelview, Texas. The two were among a group of four armed men who intruded the home one evening.

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Firearm Safety: Common Dangers Trainers Should Avoid

While people can argue students cause most accidents, I can say the instructor is somehow responsible. Simple mistakes like using an NRA Basic Rifle Course for a ‘Glock’ training could lead to the unexpected. Instructors must familiarize themselves with all types of guns for their students’ safety.

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Increase in Crime Rate in New Zealand After Gun Confiscation

Gun-related crime cases have reached a record high in New Zealand three years since gun confiscation operations began. On March 15, 2019, 51 worshippers were killed in the Christchurch terror attack, which led to tougher gun laws and a firearms buy-back policy.

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Top 6 Things You Need to Know Before Carrying in Colorado

For the past 12 years, I’ve trained everyday Americans to become concealed carriers. I’ve helped them become comfortable and confident with carrying daily. After training…

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Police Arrest Murderer After Livestreaming Shooting Spree

A gunman on a shooting spree in Memphis was finally taken into custody in Whitehaven after hours of shooting on August 8. On that fateful day, Ezekiel Kelly, 19, reportedly killed four and wounded three in random attacks while driving around Memphis and live-streaming the incidents on Facebook. This comes after police issued a new first-degree murder warrant against him.

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New ATF Rules Take Effect As Police Handle Increased Shootings in Minnesota 

As the latest federal rules to track “ghost guns” take effect in the U.S, police in Minnesota are dealing with the increasing number of shootings in Minneapolis and St. Paul.

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Zero Tolerance Policy: NICS Responses and How to React  

When an FFL receives a NICS response, they need to process it, update Form 4473 and ascertain whether he can proceed with the firearm transfer. To avoid getting your firearms business at risk, you need to understand all the NICS responses to act appropriately.

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Firearms Transfer Protocol Before and After 30 Days

NICS background check responses are legally valid for up to 30 days, giving FFLs and their customers sufficient time to complete a transaction. Transferring a firearm more than 30 days after the background check is regarded as a willful violation under Biden’s zero-tolerance policy and could cost your license.

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