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The husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords generated nearly 4,000 comments on Facebook from people on both sides of the gun debate after he posted a photo of himself buying a military-style rifle — a purchase he made to demonstrate how easy it is to obtain the kind of firearms he's lobbying Congress to ban.   (Photo by Valerie Macon/Getty Images)

Husband Of Rep. Gabrielle Giffords Posts Firearms On Facebook As Message To Congress

The husband of former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords generated nearly 4,000 comments on Facebook from people on both sides of the gun debate after he posted a photo of himself buying a military-style rifle — a purchase he made to demonstrate how easy it is to obtain the kind of firearms he’s lobbying Congress to ban.

2013/03/12

(photo: Sean Whaley/special for KXNT)

Assembly Introduces Two Gun Bills

A bill mandating background checks for gun purchases, prohibiting armor piercing bullets and taxing firearm sales has been introduced in the Nevada Assembly.

2013/03/12

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Poll: Nevadans Support Background Checks

A new survey finds more than 80 percent of Nevadans support criminal background checks for gun buyers.

2013/03/11

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Nevada Senators Consider Campus Carry Bill

A bill to allow school employees to carry guns on campus has been introduced in the Nevada Senate.

2013/03/08

File photo of former U.S. Rep. Gabby Giffords. (Photo by Joshua Lott/Getty Images)

Giffords, Tucson Victims Call For New Gun Controls

It was the place where former U.S. Rep. Gabrielle Giffords last spoke and walked without limitations; where Emily Nottingham’s son became the first Congressional aide to die in the line of duty; where a 9-year-old girl was gunned down while waiting to shake hands with a politician.

2013/03/07

Matt Chapel carries several guns on his body as he listens to speakers at a gun rights rally and march at the Utah State Capitol on March 2, 2013 in Salt Lake City, Utah. (credit: George Frey/Getty Images)

Lawmakers Advance Bill That Utah Alone Can Regulate Firearms In State

Utah lawmakers have advanced a bill that declares Utah alone is able to regulate firearms in the state.

2013/03/05

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Concealed Carry Considered For College Campuses

A Nevada Assemblywoman is trying to make it legal for concealed carry permit holders to carry their firearms on the state’s college campuses.

2013/02/19

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Ariz. Group Seeks To Stop Destruction Of Guns

An Arizona gun-rights group is seeking to stop municipalities from destroying guns voluntarily turned into police departments.

2013/02/01

Las Vegas Mayor Carolyn Goodman (Photo: Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

Mayor Supports Gun Control Measures

Las Vegas’ Carolyn Goodman has joined other mayors in supporting tougher gun control legislation.

2013/01/29

File photo of guns. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)

Gun Advocates For Both Sides Speak Out

Advocates for both sides of the gun issue held weekend events in Las Vegas, prompted by the nationwide “Gun Appreciation Day.”

2013/01/21

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