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Wednesday, April 03, 2013  In Colorado, Obama will press Congress to pass gun measures, place focus on background checks

Tuesday, March 19, 2013  When Colorado's Democratic governor made known that he plans to ratchet back gun rights Wednesday by signing two limits into law, Republicans and gun-rights supporters gasped.

Thursday, January 17, 2013  Republican Senator Brian Munzlinger filed Senate Bill 150, which would make any new federal laws restricting semiautomatic guns and accessories unenforceable.

Wednesday, January 09, 2013  A new list of to-do's for the Illinois legislature ... voting on pension reform, an assault-weapons ban and gay-marriage legislation. But they can now cross off the issue of illegal immigrants obtaining a driver's license.

Tuesday, November 20, 2012  Illinois govenor presented award for efforts to prevent concealed carry in the state.

Wednesday, August 01, 2012  Should the state of Illinois ban assault weapons? That's the plan Gov. Pat Quinn proposed Tuesday. The Chicago Democrat used his amendatory veto power to call for changes in a bill related to in-state ammunition sales.

Monday, July 23, 2012  Colorado shooting suspect stockpiled arsenal via unregulated market - the Internet

Thursday, March 01, 2012  If you're a competitive hunter you could start paying more for ammunition.

Wednesday, December 28, 2011 

Saturday, April 24, 2010  Rodney Eston was arrested for purchasing four firearms for a convicted felon.

Tuesday, December 15, 2009  Two Hannibal women and a Hannibal man have been charged with murder in Southwest Missouri.

Wednesday, March 18, 2009  US ambassador and staff in Albania cleared after investigation into ammunition for Afghanistan.

Tuesday, January 20, 2009  The Quincy Public School district plans no changes to security at this time after ammunition was found at a wrestling tournament Saturday.

Saturday, December 13, 2008  Two WIU students face felony charges after loaded weapons were found in truck during routine traffic stop.